Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Trail Information:1) Length of hike is 4 miles.2) The hike is a rail to trail path on a wide asphalt path allowing side by side walking.3) An easy hike, mostly flat. Total elevation ascent/descent for the four miles is 246 feet.4) Hiking under a canopy of trees, some open areas, along the Cumberland River and […]
Sunday, May 4 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 9 miles. Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat Ramp to Guild Public Access Area Boat Ramp, Marion County, TN. Joint event with the Murfreesboro Chapter. Meet at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat Ramp at 8:00 am CDT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our takeout at Guild Public Access […]
Sunday, May 4 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 9 miles. Paddle Description and Mileage Has Changed - Sullivan's Landing TWRA Boat Ramp to Guild Public Access Area in Marion County. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Meet at Sullivan's Landing at 8:00 am CDT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our takeout at Guild […]
Daddy’s Creek Trail OVERLOOK Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. […]
Tuesday, May 6 – Benton MacKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to the Hiwassee River, 4.1 miles, easy/moderate. Requires shuttle. This is an especially outstanding section of the Benton McKaye Trail, paralleling Big Lost Creek and its cascades and waterfalls through a deep limestone gorge. The trail follows an old railroad grade built for logging in […]
Tuesday. May 6. Radnor Lake State Park. Approximately 4.2 miles, moderate difficulty with 550 feet of elevation gain. 10:00 am. Hiking boots, trekking poles and adequate water are recommended. We’ll start at the Walter Criley Visitor Center, hike the Lake Trail (clockwise direction around lake), climb the Ganier Ridge Trail (clockwise) then reconnect to the […]
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 […]
Panther Branch/North Old Mac, Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg, TN. This hike will start at Panther Branch Trailhead stopping at Debord and Emory Gap Falls before continuing uphill to North Old Mac trail hiking down to the picnic area. This will be a 6 mile hike with a 1013 ft elevation gain. We will have a […]
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE FLOODING SITUATION.)Trail is paved except for approximately a half a mile divided between wooden tread and natural turf. Most of the trail runs along the main channel of the Cumberland River and a cove with a large marina. There is a tribute to Wilma Rudolph who became a world-record-holding […]
Thursday, May 8 – Barfield Crescent Park – Murfreesboro. 3.9 miles rated easy/moderate. On this hike we will explore the Rocky Path and Valley View Loops. The trails cut through a hardwood forest to limestone sinks and a cedar glade. The backcountry trails may be wet/muddy, often rocky and will have minor changes in elevation. […]
Hidden Lakes, Harpeth River State Park, 7851 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221(Pegram vicinity), 3 miles, Easy. This short but interesting hike around two "hidden lakes" is a diverse walk in the woods, encompassing fields, forests, ridge walks, a little bit of rock scrambling, and to top it off, some beautiful views. We will meet at […]
Thursday, May 8 – Rock Island State Park, 82 Beach Road, Rock Island. Rock Island State Park is located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. It is known for its scenic overlooks and cascading waterfalls. We will hike the Downstream Trail Loop, Eagle […]
