Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Thursday, September 26- Saturday, September 28 - Camping at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for camping information. Thursday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike in the Leatherwood Ford […]
Friday, September 27 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along […]
Jamestown, TN 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the […]
Friday, September 27 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Jamestown, TN 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and a lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for […]
We will work to collect trash in Rotary Park in support of National Public Lands Day. Meet at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. Trash bags will be provided, and we will have some trash pickup sticks. We recommend that you wear strong gloves for protection. Lead – Philip […]
Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day - Stones River National Battlefield. This year instead of trail maintenance at Barfield Park, we will celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Stones River National Battlefield. Work will be at the McFadden Farm Unit and land that was preserved by the American Battlefield Trust and will […]
Saturday, September 28 — Rocky Face Ridge Trail, near Dalton GA. SHORTER HIKE: up the ridge on switchbacks, then along the ridge to Buzzard’s Roost, out-and-back, about 6 miles, moderate, el. gain less than 1,000’. LONGER HIKE: loop trail including Buzzard’s Roost, 11 miles, moderately strenuous, el. gain 1,318’. Rocky Face Ridge Park is an almost […]
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. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are as follows: Google maps […]
Saturday, September 28 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, […]
Distance: 2.0 miles. Rating: Easy The trail starts by carefully crossing Westchester Drive onto Thornhill Lane. Most of the trail is on gravel/grassy roads that are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs. It is worth taking a short detour on the dam of Lake Malvern to admire the view. The trail consists of flat roads […]
We will hike through Lakeland's International Harvester ("IH") Managerial Park. 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. Please arrive no later than 8:45 in order to sign in and hear announcements. The hike is about 3.5 […]
