Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Thursday Dec 12 – Plateau Chapter Christmas Party. Location: First United Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. Party starts at 6:00 pm CDST. Pot luck (bring a dish to share) and a $15-20 nice gift for the Christmas gift exchange. We’ll play the Left Right Gift exchange game. Gift exchange is optional. Wear your ugly Christmas […]
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 […]
We hike around the battlefield and through Fort Donelson National Cemetery. 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 […]
Saturday, December 14 — Signal Mountain trails, up to three options: (1) long hike of 8-10 miles, moderate; (2) medium hike of around 4-5 miles, easy/moderate; (3) short 2.2-mile hike, 348’ el. gain, easy. A short shuttle is required for the medium hike. We will all start at the Rainbow Lake trailhead on Ohio Avenue and hike to Rainbow […]
Saturday, December 14 – Greeter Falls Hike, Savage Gulf West Trailhead. 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont. TN. Greeter Falls Trail, Greeter Trail, Blue Hole Trail. About 4 miles total. Moderate due to rough footing. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls, and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views […]
Join our hikers on this historic adventure to the homestead of the Walker Sisters. There were 7 Sisters raised in this Little Greenbrier Cove but 6 actually stayed and made the cabin their forever home. They were very self-sufficient and were allowed to remain in their cabin until their deaths even after the park was […]
Sunday, December 15 – Garrison Road Loop and the Nature Trail. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Total mileage 2,5 miles rated easy. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will meet at 1:00 pm CST at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion in the picnic area. We will walk across the Duck River […]
Sunday, December 15 – Garrison Road Loop and the Nature Trail. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Total mileage 2.5 miles rated easy. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will meet at 1:00 pm CST at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion in the picnic area. We will walk across the Duck River […]
Sunday, December 15 – Old Stone Fort State Park Hike. 2.5 miles rated easy. This hike precedes the Murfreesboro-Highland Rim Chapters Christmas Party & Potluck at the Ada Wright Center in Manchester. We will meet at 1:00 pm at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion. We will walk across the Duck River historic pedestrian bridge […]
We'll be celebrating at the home of Alice Cannon in Green Hills. RSVP by text to Doug Burroughs at 615-587-0085 with the number in your party. Address and parking details to be provided in follow-up email. Alice will provide lasagna as well as plates, napkins, cups, silverware, water, and ice. Bring your own (pot luck) […]
On Sunday December 15, 2024 the Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Chapters will hold a joint Christmas Party! From 2:00 to 7:30 pm, we will gather at the conveniently located Ada Wright Center in Fred Deadman Park, 328 N Woodland Street, Manchester (map). The Ada Wright Center is located next to the Little Duck River Greenway, a […]
Sunday, December 15 – Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Christmas Party & Potluck. 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Ada Wright Center in Fred Deadman Park, 328 N. Woodland Street, Manchester. The Ada Wright Center is located next to the Little Duck River Greenway, a paved walking trail that offers an opportunity to take a stroll. Also, […]
