Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, March 22 — Moccasin Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail (CT), near Spring City, 8.0 miles, in-and-out, strenuous due to several elevation gains. Moccasin Creek flows into the Piney River. We will start on the south end of this new segment of the CT. This may be an exploratory hike, depending on circumstances. Check the weather […]
Saturday, March 22 Downtown, Nashville Urban hike. We will begin at 9 am, starting at the carillon bells of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville. Free parking is north of the Farmer’s Market and next to Tn State Museum. This hike will traverse the west and east sides of the park, the full perimeter. Then continuing north into […]
Hike Fort Loudon State Historic Park, Ft. Loudon State Park is located on Tellico Lake. Ft. Loudon was built in 1756, one of the earliest settlements by the British to secure the South during the French and Indian War in the middle 1700’s. We will start our hike on the Ridge Top trail for half […]
Obed River Park Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for 2 […]
Tuesday, March 25 — Shake Rag Hollow loop, Sewanee TN, 5 miles, lollipop, moderate, 709’ elevation gain. Famous for wildflowers and other cool stuff! We will start our hike at the parking lot just past the University gates, heading west on Beckwith’s Point Trail to Green’s Overview, which has truly spectacular views. Then we descend a […]
Tuesday, March 25 10am -12pm. Winding Stairs Park - Red Oak to Milk Pail Trail, 655 Nature Trail Way, Lafayette, TN 37083. Moderate 3.6 miles. We'll hike through hardwood forests and see rock outcroppings, cliffs, waterfalls and the winding stairs cascade. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Hiking boots and water recommended. You may want […]
Wednesday, March 26th. Cloudland Canyon, Rising Fawn, GA. A moderate 6.5 mile hike starting at the top on the West Rim trail to the Waterfall trail, and down the Sitton’s Gulch trail featuring awesome views, Cherokee Falls, Hemlock falls, and cascades. The Sitton’s Gulch has many spring wildflowers. Depart from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S […]
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, […]
