Nashville Urban History Hike – Changed to Sunday, April 28

Sunday, April 28 (changed from Saturday, April 27) – Nashville Urban History Hike. 6-8 miles, on mostly level terrain. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. We will meet just before 9:00 A.M. CT at the north end of the Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the Tennessee State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our […]

Walk in the Woods Fairfield Glade: Windsor Bluff Overlook

Distance: 1.6 miles. Rating: Easy The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the look clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill hike until the final stretch of climbing […]

Flat Rock SNA Wildflower Pop-up

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens Factory Road, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and BarrensMurfreesboro, TN3.7 miles - easy This Middle Tennessee cedar glades and barrens features wooded sections, meadows, and contrasting rocky areas. We can expect to see a number of wildflower species - many of which are specifically adapted to the geography - and we’ll hike at a pace that allows us […]

Benton McKaye Trail to Hiwassee River

Tuesday, April 30 — Benton McKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to the Hiwassee River, 4.1 miles, easy. Requires shuttle. This is an especially outstanding section of the Benton McKaye Trail, which parallels Big Lost Creek through a deep limestone gorge with cascades and waterfalls. The trail follows an old railroad grade built for logging in […]

East Lakeshore Trail, Greenback, TN.

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: East shore of Tellico from Lotterdale branch to Coytee 8.4 miles. Short hike to Stinging Creek 4.4 miles. Both long or short are easy to moderate miles with shuttle. WARNING LOTS OF POISON IVY. OPTION TO EAT AT LOCAL RESTAURANT. Carpool cost is $7. Sturdy hiking boots […]

McGregor Park to Fort Defiance

2.7 miles Easy Out and Back After the hike we can eat lunch at Wendy's. The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to the Fort's Museum. There are a couple of vistas overlooking […]

Canceled Cancelled – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail

Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 hours hiking. The Fiery Gizzard […]

Canceled Cancelled – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail

Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Joint hike with Murfreesboro chapter. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 […]

Tims Ford State Park Hike

Thursday, May 2 – Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN.  Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a section of the Ray Branch Overlook Trail.  5 miles.  Easy.  Nice views of Tims Ford Lake while hiking over rolling hills in a mature hardwood forest.  Contact Joan Hartvigsen to register, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Meet at 9 am at […]

Bear Creek Loop, Land Between the Lakes

6.6 miles Moderate The trail is on natural turf through the woods and a couple of grassy fields, There are a couple of creek crossings near the end of the hike where you might get your feet wet. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There is a restroom and a […]

Short Springs Work Day

Saturday, May 4 – Short Springs Workday.  Meet at 8:00 am in the Short Springs parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma.  Bring work gloves, trash bag, pruner and loppers.  Specific tasks will be announced Saturday, May 4 – Short Springs Workday.  Meet at 8 am in the Short Springs parking lot, 2250 Short later.  […]

Chickamauga Battlefield

Saturday, May 4 — Chickamauga Western Loop, Chickamauga Battlefield, 6.4 miles, easy/moderate, 442’ el. gain. This is a pleasant hike, sometimes on roads and sometimes on wide trails. Monuments, woods, fields, more monuments, more woods. The visitors’ center is full of information about this battle as well as the succeeding battle at Chattanooga. Pay tribute […]

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