Clarksville Chapter Meeting
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center at Rotary Park, Clarksville, TN Agenda to be advised
Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center at Rotary Park, Clarksville, TN Agenda to be advised
Moderate 5 mile hike out and back to all 3 waterfalls plus the Lost Creek Cave. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Harbor Freight outer parking lot. […]
The fall getaway is planned for Table Rock State Park in South Carolina. You will need to book your own cabin at Table Rock State Park or a room at the Cedarwood Inn. Cabins 2, 4, 9 and 12 have been reserved so far. There is a bedroom available in Cabin 2 if anyone is […]
Friday, Sept 20. Mill Ridge Park Trails. 3 miles. Easy to moderate. This is a Nashville Park located at 12924 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 opened in 2023 for the Antioch/Cane Ridge communities. See Nashville’s largest playground! Meet at Glenbrook Kroger’s parking lot at 9:00 am or the trail at 10:oo am. Bathroom facilities […]
Saturday, September 21 - Sewanee Perimeter Trail. Sewanee Memorial Cross to Bridal Veil Falls. 5 miles rated moderate. The hike will start at the Memorial Cross that runs below the bluff and sandstone overhangs. Bridal Veil Falls appears from the side of the mountain, cascades 27 feet down a limestone cliff, drops about 25 feet […]
Saturday, September 21 – Short Springs State Natural Area Workday. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am. The address is 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. Let Joan Hartvigsen know you will help, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-29194. Bring water and a snack. Bring work gloves, loppers and pruners. Bring safety glasses, mattocks, shovels, hand saws, drill […]
So many wonderful hikes to choose from in this close-in area to our downtown Knoxville. This is probably our newest addition to Knoxville hiking and biking community. We will park close to the trail entrance to Baker Creek Trail (0.3) miles. We will turn left and connect to the Sycamore Loop (1.1) mile. Before reaching […]
Saturday, September 21 — Frozen Head State Park, 9 miles, moderate, 1500-2000’ el. gain, out-and-back. Join us for a beautiful hike and learn some of the park’s fascinating history, including a prison break by one of America’s most notorious killers and an ultramarathon inspired by the manhunt! On this hike, we will see two waterfalls and […]
The trail is about 5 miles and is rated moderate. At the beginning we cross the dam and then up a steep hill with steps. After that much of the trail is flat with a few rolling hills. This multi-use trail is used by bicycles, horses and hikers but is wide enough for all to […]
We will spend some time at the Springfield Art in the Park Festival (free admission) where there will be art vendors, food, music, and art demonstrations. We will hike from J. Travis Price Park to Garner Street Park. The pathway is paved, flat and smooth making for easy walking. There are bathrooms at both parks. We […]
Distance: 1.5 miles & 0.3 miles. Rating: Easy This is a nice walk through the woods with lake views. From the parking lot on West Lake Road, we will walk up Yonside Drive to the Lake Alice Trail kiosk is. Follow the trail markers in a clockwise direction around Lake Alice until it ends at West Lake […]
Monday, September 23. Sumner Chapter Meeting, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Hendersonville library. Our speaker will be Park Ranger Dallas Felton, who will speak on the history and future of Bledsoe State Park, and offer volunteer activities for our group. We will also discuss plans for the annual meeting at Fall Creek Falls. Please bring your contributions […]