Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sunday, March 2 – Randy Hedgepath’s Tree ID Hike at Sherwood Forest State Natural Area, near Sewanee. 2.75 mile loop, easy. We will meet Randy Hedgepath, Retired Tennessee State Naturalist, at 1 pm CT at the trailhead. Directions to trailhead: Take exit 134 off I-24 , turn left to Sewanee for 3.1 miles then turn […]
Tuesday, March 4 — Bay Point Loop Trail, Harrison Bay State Park near Chattanooga, 4.2 miles, easy. This beautiful trail is entirely along the edges of a circuitous bay of Lake Chickamauga. There are even a number of benches available, thanks to an Eagle Scout, where we can admire the great views in comfort. In addition, within […]
Location: Barnabas Center – 506 Fair St., Franklin, TN 37064. Details: Social Hour begins at 6 pm with the scheduled meeting starting at 7 pm. This month we are hoping to increase input on hikes and any other events that you think we should pursue. We are a hiking club, but there are other events […]
Wednesday, March 5th - Accordion Bluff Trail Allons, TN. 7.5 mile through hike which requires a car shuttle. Trail follows along the lake. There are several bridge crossings. The elevation gain is 698 and rated moderate. We will meet at the Willow Grove campground to set up a car shuttle. We will drive 3 miles […]
The Betsy Ligon Walking Trail runs along an old railroad bed. The trail is popular for walking, biking, and other activities. Features: Scenic views of the town's historic sites, Restored boxcar and caboose, Railroad Memorial Pavilion, Limestone kiln built in the late 1800s, and Benches and water fountains. Depart 9am CT from Food Lion on Highway 48. Drive […]
Wednesday, March 5. Fort Negley 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203. Meet at Hendersonville Glenbrook Kroger’s parking lot by 10:15 am to carpool or 11:00 am at Fort Negley’s Visitor Center parking lot. The path is easy, asphalt pavement, with some walking on grass or gravel. Historical markers explain the building of the site […]
This five mile hike is flat and easy with a variety of paved paths, cross country trails and some dirt trails in the woods. There will be some uneven surfaces. You may see and learn about some new areas in Shelby Farms. Bring water and snacks and an adventurous spirit. We will meet in the […]
Ca Saturday, March 8th - Rock Island State Park and Burgess FallsWe will travel to Rock Island State Park. The short hikes will include the Downstream Trail (1.7 miles moderate) consisting of views of the Blue Hole and 2 waterfalls. We will then do the Collins Nature Trail (3 miles moderate) loop which winds beside […]
Saturday, March 8- Short Springs Workday. We will meet at 8 am CT in the Short Springs State Natural Area parking lot, 21 Powell Road, Tullahoma. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring work gloves, trash bags, pruners, and loppers. Ranger Gibbs has designated this workday as Clean up/Recycle Day. We will also install […]
Cedar Forest Trail – 1.8 Miles Easy and Hidden Spring Trail – 4.6 Miles Moderate The park is named for eastern red cedar trees found throughout the area. The trees reminded early American settlers of the famed Biblical cedar forests that thrived across Mount Lebanon in what is now the Mediterranean area. Depart 8am CT […]
Saturday, March 8 – Peacock Hill Nature Park. 6990 Giles Hill Road, College Grove. 6 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. This park has 246 acres that include 6 interconnected trails, a visitor center and several dramatic overlooks. We’ll spend time on open prairie as well as a […]
College Grove, TN 6 miles. Moderately strenuous for elevation change. This park has 246 acres that includes 6 interconnected trails, a visitor center and several dramatic overlooks. We’ll spend time on open prairie as well as the tree canopy, and hiking gravel, dirt, farm road, and mowed grass trails. Bring sun protection, bug spray, and […]
