Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sunday March 28 – Sherwood Forest Hike, 2.5 mile loop. Easy to moderate. 1900 Old CCC Road, Sherwood,TN. Lost Creek East. Meet at the trailhead at 2pm CDT for a early Spring Sunday afternoon hike. We will enjoy scenic long distance views of the mountains the entire way. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water, snack and wear sturdy hiking […]
Thursday, March 25 - Rock Island State Park, northeast of McMinnville, TN. Wild Flowers and Waterfalls Hike. Five miles, easy to moderate. This beautiful park is located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers. We will see Great Falls, Twin Falls and the limestone gorge. We will see a lot of […]
Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg,TN. Camping and Hiking. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We have reserved a group campsite in Flat Creek Group Campground for Thursday and Friday nights. We will hike Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to reserve a spot in the campground, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Thursday’s hike: Hike Panther Branch […]
Good Friday Hike. Frozen Head State Park. Wartburg,TN. North Old Mac Trail and South Old Mac Trail Loop with a visit to the Lookout Tower. Eight miles, total. 1,800 feet elevation change. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. This hike features spring wildflowers, hemlocks, creeks and awesome mountain views. There is the option […]
April 6 – Perimeter Trail Hike, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN. 15 miles, moderate. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise pass KA Point to a secondary trail leading to Breakfield Road and back to Lake Cheston Parking lot. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Wear sturdy hiking boots […]
April 8 – Short Springs State Natural Area Wildflower and Waterfall Hike, Tullahoma. Four miles, moderate. We will visit the Wildflower Loop, Machine Falls and hike Adam Falls Loop. We will then visit Busby Falls and hike the lovely Laurel Bluff Loop Trail. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast,net or 931-636-2914. Bring water, lunch, hiking sticks and wear sturdy hiking […]
April 13 - Millennium and Merritt Ridge Trails, Edgar Evins State Park, Silver Point, TN. 8 miles, moderately strenuous, several steep climbs. This hike features spring wildflowers, huge beautiful hardwood trees along the high ridges and awesome views of beautiful Center Hill Lake. This hike is a Fran Wallas Hike ‘em All Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 […]
April 24 – Ray Branch Shoreline Trail, Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. 8 miles, moderate. We will meet at 9 am CT at Tims Ford State Park Visitor Center. We will then caravan to the trailhead at Marble Plains Church to begin our hike. We will enjoy many scenic views of the lake as we hike in a […]
Monday, April 26 – Garrison Road Trail and Nature Trail. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. Two miles, easy. Meet at 3 pm at the picnic pavilion. Bring water and wear hiking boots. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. These trails are the site of the new certified arboretum. The Nature Trail has views of Blue Hole Falls and the […]
Monday, April 26 - Joint meeting of TTA Highland Rim Chapter and Friends of Short Springs Natural Area. Old Stone Fort State Park Picnic Pavilion. 5:30 pm. The Picnic Area is located on Stone Fort Drive off Murfreesboro Hwy. Everyone should bring their own picnic dinner; bring a folding chair to help with social distancing. Our […]