Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
This is a 5.6 mile moderate hike in the forest. Along the way we will pass several lakes. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended. If it has rained there could be some mud. Registration is required.
We will meet at the parking lot above the boat dock where the hike begins. Hike is approximately a 7 mile loop. We will hike 2.5 miles of rolling hills, followed by a half-mile long boardwalk across the Dismal Swamp. The next 0.7 miles goes up a fairly steep hill to the fire tower where […]
We will hike the White trail for a total of 6-6.5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 3 hours for this hike. Rain will […]
This is a 5 mile moderate hike. We will begin at the trailhead of the Woodland Trail and hike the flatter parts of the trail to the Woodland Shelter where we'll have a snack break. From there we will hike the Pioneer Springs Trail to Poplar Tree Lake passing the spring shelter along the way. […]
This 5 mile hike is flat and in the woods and partly on a gravel road. The trails are often used by people on horseback. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. Rain will cancel the hike and registration is required. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are […]
This will be a 6 mile, moderately strenuous hike. We will hike from the north trailhead of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail back to the trailhead of the Woodland Trail. When we reach the junction with the Woodland Trail we will go up the Dragon's Spine and from there take the flatter side of the trail […]
This 4 mile hike covers moderate to rugged terrain with some wet lands, hills and a possible stream crossing. At the end of the hike, there is an option of an additional one mile loop. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes recommended. Bring water and snack. The Discovery Loop Trail includes part of the Nature Bluff […]
The park is located adjacent to the Lakeland Senior Center on the west side of Canada Rd. between I-40 and Hwy 70 at 4523 Canada Rd. The hike is about 4 miles. Allow 2.5 hours for the hike. We will hike through mostly bottomland forest but there are some moderately strenuous places elevation changes in […]
This will be a joint hike with Jackson Chapter.We will hike the 7.5 mile Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort […]
Meet at the parking near the restrooms just past the Visitor Center but a short distance to the trailhead. There are 5 steep hills and two possible stream crossings on this trail which is considered strenuous. Total mileage is 4 miles. Plan to hike 2.5 to 3 hours. Sturdy boots, hiking sticks, plenty of water […]
The hike will be approximately 5.75 miles and take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended especially if we have had recent rain. Rain will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking area on […]
We will hike the pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River to the Arkansas side and hike on the north side of the bridge. We will follow the paved trails that parallel the Mississippi River with great views of the river and downtown Memphis. Then we will return to the bridge. Mileage for this hike is […]