Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
What’s Blooming at Barfield Crescent Park? Marshall Knob and Oakwood Trails 3.3 Miles Easy/Moderate. Meet at the Wilderness Station at 9:00 am. From there, we will walk the paved trail to the river overlook and then descend down to the river and continue on the back country trails. The back country trails may be wet/muddy, […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is a 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. The trail is easy if you're accustomed to going six miles but if not, you'd probably call it moderate. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration is required and please include your name […]
Cancelled due to potential weather and conditions Join us for a guided hike in Clarksville’s wonderful Rotary Park that will suit both beginner and experienced hikers. The trail is shaded with mostly natural turf and some short inclines during the hike. Wear good walking or hiking shoes. Items to bring include, water, snacks, clothing to […]
We will be hiking the Lilly Bluff Point Trail after checking out the view from the Overlook. Afterward those who want to can hike the half mile to the Boulder Trail and watch rock climbers scale the huge boulders. Poles are recommended due to one rock scramble and a water crossing. The total roundtrip will […]
Saturday, April 5 — Cumberland Trail: Possum Creek Trail from Heiss Mountain Road to Retro-Hughes Road, near Soddy-Daisy, 9.5 miles, 1940’ el. gain, strenuous. Shuttle required. This is a fine hike through forests, past rock faces, across several gorges, along whitewater creeks and across bridges, along with overlooks, wooden staircases, Stack Rock, and signs of mining […]
MEADOW LAKE: Soldier’s Beach Trail Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN. Bring water, bug spray, […]
Sunday, April 6 – Wildflower Hike, Shakerag Hollow and Piney Points Trails, 4.5 miles, moderate. Sewanee, TN. Shakerag Hollow is famous for spring wildflowers. Piney Point features an awesome overlook of Roark’s Cove. Meet at The University Gates parking lot at 1:00 pm. Bring water, snacks and hiking sticks. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net […]
Tuesday, April 8 – Old Stone Fort State Park Wildflower and Waterfalls Hike, Manchester, TN, 4 miles, easy. Joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter. Meet at the Visitor Center/Museum parking lot at 8:30 am CT. We will begin on the path below the Enclosure Trail along the Duck River to view Blue Hole Falls […]
Tuesday, April 8 – Old Stone Fort State Park Wildflower and Waterfall Hike, Manchester, TN, 4 miles, easy. Joint hike with the Highland Rim Chapter and Joan Hartvigsen. Meet at the Visitor Center/Museum parking lot at 8:30 am CT. We will begin on the path below the Enclosure Trail along the Duck River to view Blue Hole Falls […]
Tuesday, April 8 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station, Highland Rim chapter member Jim Barritt will give a presentation on his recent trip to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil. He’ll share photos of the spectacular Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system […]
Pickett State Park RANGER LED HIKE Ranger Cameron Martin will lead us off trail cross-country approximately 5 miles to caves and arches. This will be a strenuous hike for experienced hikers. We will hike from Pogue to Pall Mall. This will require a long car shuttle. Depart from Cracker Barrel at 7:30 am CST. Carpool […]
Wednesday April 9th, 10 AM. Cumberland River Bicentennial Greenway, Ashland City. 4 miles. Out and back on level, paved trail. Dogs welcome. Should be a good wildflower hike. Meet at the Marks Creek Hill/Chapmansboro Road trailhead, 120 Chapmansboro Rd. (Left turn just after crossing a little bridge over Marks Creek on Hwy 12 on north […]
