Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, December 17 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester TN, short hike 3.4 miles, easy, or longer hike, 7.2 miles, easy to moderate. We will combine the Marble Plains Overlook Trail, Marble Plains Loop Trail, and the Lost Creek Overlook Trail for a beautiful hike along the shores of Tims Ford Lake, through the forest, […]
Tuesday, December 17—Nashville urban hike beginning at Scarritt Bennett College and lunch following hike at Susie Gray Dining Hall. 3 miles. Carpoolers meet at Glenbrook Kroger at 9am to ride to the starting point. All meet at 10am at Scarritt Bennett campus parking lot A located on 18th Ave. South. Look for the green sign […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center This will be our Christmas Potluck. Bring main or desserts to share and a preferred drink, we will have cups, plates, and silverware available.
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 Dec 18 - Cumberland Trail North Chickamauga Section, Soddy Daisy, TN. LONG HIKE: Starting from the Barker Camp Rd trailhead we'll hike 8.3 miles round-trip to Cooper Creek and back. There is a nice overlook near Panther Branch. SHORT HIKE: 5 mi round trip to Panther Branch Overlook and back. Depart from Central Baptist […]
Thursday, December 19 – Sherwood Forest State Natural Area, Sewanee, TN. South Cumberland State Park – Lost Cove Area. Easy three mile loop hike. This hike offers great views, beautiful forests and interesting geologic features, including a natural bridge. Meet at 9 am CST at the trailhead. Bring water, a snack and hiking poles. Please register […]
Rescheduled due to weather: Friday, December 16 — Beaman Park, Ashland City, TN. 3.2 miles. Moderate because of hills. Meet at the Beaman Park Nature Center, hike down Sedgehill Trail to Henry Creek, then around the Henry Hollow Loop, and back up Sedgehill Trail. Be ready to step off at 9:00 AM. Hike should take […]
The John Litton loop is about a 6 mile long moderate hike with some small waterfalls and some rock formations along the way. The trail is named for John Litton who settled in the area around 1900 and his dwelling and outbuildings are still standing. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy […]
Saturday, December 21 — Cumberland Trail: part of Soddy Creek Gorge Section (North) near Soddy Daisy, about 7 miles, moderately strenuous due to rocks and hiking into and out of gorges. Optional shorter hike, about 5 miles, moderate, exiting by the climbers’ parking lot. Short shuttle. Our hike will begin at the Little Soddy trailhead on Hotwater […]
Saturday, December 21 - Sherwood Forest State Natural Area. Sewanee. 3-mile loop rated easy. This hike offers great views, beautiful forests and interesting geological features. After the hike we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Directions to trailhead: Take Exit 134 off Interstate 24, turn left toward Sewanee for 3.1 miles. Turn left on […]
The Brady Mountain hike is approximately 6 difficult miles with a 1,000 foot elevation change. The hike includes a great overlook that on a clear day you can see the Smokies and rock formations past the overlook. Depart from Central Baptist Church at 8:00 am CDST. Carpool cost is $1. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking […]
Tuesday, December 24 — Holiday Greenway hike, Franklin, TN. Up to 5+ miles. Easy. Celebrate the holiday with a greenway hike starting at 7:30 a.m. The hike is out and back, so it is easy to turn around early if you would like a shorter distance. Meet in Franklin at the corner of 2nd Ave N. […]
