Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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, […]
Monday, 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 about 1.5 to 1.75 […]
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, […]
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.
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 along and across Cooper Creek, bring water shoes. There is a nice overlook near Panther Branch. After descending several switchbacks we will cross Cooper Creek to Stephen's Campground then pass […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Saturday, December 28 — Enterprise South Nature Park, 6.3 miles, easy/moderate. We’ll make a wriggly lollypop by starting on Poe Run, which does a reasonably good job of resembling the stick of the lollipop. Then we make a loop by following Hawkins Ridge Trail through all its wriggles and then crossing a road to Dogwood Ridge Trail (not […]
