Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday, March 26. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. Between 2 and 3 miles. Moderate with uneven difficult footing in places. We will hike the Old Stone Fort Trail. The Old Stone Fort is a 2,000-year-old American Indian ceremonial site. The two forks of the Duck River cut into the edge of the Highland […]
Thursday, March 27 – Barfield Crescent Park – Marshall Knobs Trail. Enjoy a leisurely hike on a paved trail, approximately 2 miles round trip, to the Stones River Overlook. We will meet at 9:00 am on the front porch of the Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro. To sign up, contact Lynn Rosser at 570-877-2150 […]
Thursday, March 27 — Nashville Chapter Meeting, Richland Park Library, 4711 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209. 6 PM. The Nashville Chapter will have a presentation from State Naturalist Emeritus, Randy Hedgepath. Randy will take us on a Waterfall Journey thru Tennessee. Pre-meeting Option: Meet any time from 4:30 pm across the street at Streetcar Taps […]
Due to the popularity of Radnor Lake State Park (1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220), we are hiking the area on a Friday rather than a weekend day. It is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acres nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five […]
The hike is 7.5 miles. We will hike the Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort Pillow Lake. Bring a lunch, […]
Saturday March 29th 7:30am-5:00pm CT: Suck Creek to Mushroom Rock to Signal Point to Hwy 27, Signal Mountain, TN. Join us for one of the most scenic hiking trails overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge. Signal Mountain is one of the southern sections of the Cumberland Trail with features including Julia Falls, various rock formations and […]
We hike around the Fort Donelson battlefield where 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 the Civil War. […]
Henry Horton is located on the shores of the Duck River, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. We will hike two of the best trails in the park, Spring Creek and Wilhoite Mill Loop 2.5 Miles Easy and River Trail to Hickory Ridge Loop 4.3 Miles Moderate. We can eat at the Restaurant […]
Saturday, March 29 — Cloudland Canyon State Park with two options, Trenton GA. LONGER HIKE: Sitton’s Gulch, Waterfalls Trail, and West Rim Trail, 8 miles or so, 1300’ el. gain, strenuous. Shuttle involved. A well-maintained trail with lots of wildflowers, three spectacular waterfalls, a rushing whitewater creek, looming cliffs, and lots of views. What more could you […]
Saturday, March 29 – Greeter Falls Loop and Greeter Falls Trail to Alum Gap Campsite. Savage Gulf State Park. Altamont. 4.5 miles rated moderately challenging. Greeter Falls Loop has two stunning waterfalls, Greeter and Boardtree Falls. There’s a fantastic spiral staircase that leads down to the bottom of Greeter Falls. On the way back we’ll […]
This is a 3-mile loop trail, and we'll save the big wildflower section for last.Park at the trailhead on Dabney Road next to Norris Dam. The trail splits about 100 yards in, and we'll go on the uphill path. Descending the loop, we'll have a fairly level hike next to Clinch River. That's where the […]
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Byrd Creek Trail Distance: 2.00 miles. Rating: Easy to Moderate This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to […]
