Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Obed River Park Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for 2 […]
Tuesday, March 25 — Shake Rag Hollow loop, Sewanee TN, 5 miles, lollipop, moderate, 709’ elevation gain. Famous for wildflowers and other cool stuff! We will start our hike at the parking lot just past the University gates, heading west on Beckwith’s Point Trail to Green’s Overview, which has truly spectacular views. Then we descend a […]
Tuesday, March 25 10am -12pm. Winding Stairs Park - Red Oak to Milk Pail Trail, 655 Nature Trail Way, Lafayette, TN 37083. Moderate 3.6 miles. We'll hike through hardwood forests and see rock outcroppings, cliffs, waterfalls and the winding stairs cascade. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Hiking boots and water recommended. You may want […]
Wednesdays - Radnor Lake Standing Hike - 7 AM Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville TN. 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center, West Parking Lot off Granny White, 1160 Otter Creek Road. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to be ready to hike at 7 am, or earlier if everyone has arrived. This hike has elevation […]
Wednesday, March 26th. Cloudland Canyon, Rising Fawn, GA. A moderate 6.5 mile hike starting at the top on the West Rim trail to the Waterfall trail, and down the Sitton’s Gulch trail featuring awesome views, Cherokee Falls, Hemlock falls, and cascades. The Sitton’s Gulch has many spring wildflowers. Depart from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S […]
Wednesday, March 26. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. Between 2 and 3 miles. Moderate with uneven difficult footing in places. We will hike the Old Stone Fort Trail. The Old Stone Fort is a 2,000-year-old American Indian ceremonial site. The two forks of the Duck River cut into the edge of the Highland […]
Thursday, March 27 – Barfield Crescent Park – Marshall Knobs Trail. Enjoy a leisurely hike on a paved trail, approximately 2 miles round trip, to the Stones River Overlook. We will meet at 9:00 am on the front porch of the Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro. To sign up, contact Lynn Rosser at 570-877-2150 […]
Thursday, March 27 — Nashville Chapter Meeting, Richland Park Library, 4711 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209. 6 PM. The Nashville Chapter will have a presentation from State Naturalist Emeritus, Randy Hedgepath. Randy will take us on a Waterfall Journey thru Tennessee. Pre-meeting Option: Meet any time from 4:30 pm across the street at Streetcar Taps […]
Due to the popularity of Radnor Lake State Park (1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220), we are hiking the area on a Friday rather than a weekend day. It is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acres nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five […]
We hike around the Fort Donelson battlefield where most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We pass by the Cumberland River and sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, was the first major Union victory in the Civil War. […]
Henry Horton is located on the shores of the Duck River, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. We will hike two of the best trails in the park, Spring Creek and Wilhoite Mill Loop 2.5 Miles Easy and River Trail to Hickory Ridge Loop 4.3 Miles Moderate. We can eat at the Restaurant […]
Saturday, March 29 – Greeter Falls Loop and Greeter Falls Trail to Alum Gap Campsite. Savage Gulf State Park. Altamont. 4.5 miles rated moderately challenging. Greeter Falls Loop has two stunning waterfalls, Greeter and Boardtree Falls. There’s a fantastic spiral staircase that leads down to the bottom of Greeter Falls. On the way back we’ll […]
