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Sewanee: Potter Ridge Trail
Tuesday, October 24 — Point Disappointment and Potter Ridge Trail to the picnic area, about 4 miles, about 800’-900’, moderate, out-and-back. This trail just outside of Sewanee takes us down an interesting ridge with curious cliffs and rock formations. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the parking lot just after LaQuinta Inn, right (north) off I-24 Exit […]
Chapter Meeting
Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Brentwood, TN. 6 P.M. Buongiorno! Libby Francis and Alice Cannon will take you on a journey to the Dolomites-the Italian Alps, as well as lakes, wineries, ancient cities, and a mountain train ride into Switzerland. Join us as we travel well off the beaten path into the northern region of Italy […]
Window Cliffs State Natural Area, Baxter, TN
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Bring water shoes. Moderate 5.4 miles out and back. 2.4 stream-miles of Cane Creek flow through the natural area along with Phelps Branch, a tributary to Cane Creek. A few small cascades, steep slopes, narrow ledges and a 20 ft. waterfall occur along Cane Creek. Many of these features […]
Sewanee Perimeter Trail
Thursday, October 26 –Sewanee Perimeter Trail segment. Round trip, about 8 mies, moderate. Meet at the Lake Cheston Parking lot off Cosby Lane at 8:00 am. We will take the Wiggins Creek Trail to the Sewanee Perimeter Trail, then head west. We will have lunch at King’s Farm, then retrace our steps back to Lake Cheston. We will enjoy overlooks, […]
Fall Getaway Oct 27-29 Cumberland Gap, TN Hiking the Cumberland Trail
Day Hikes each day; Friday - the Mount Cloud Trail. Saturday - Tank Spring Trail, visit Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing tower to see Elk, and Sunday - Tri-State Trail to the northernmost section of the Cumberland Trail. Cumberland Gap area has numerous trails to choose from on the TN side or KY […]
Winding Stairs.
Friday, October 27. Winding Stairs. Lafayette, TN. 2.8 miles. We will hike the Red Oak to Milk Pail loop. Moderate with difficult uneven footing in places. There are several small waterfalls and beautiful rock formations. The trail consists of some optional stairs and concrete trail but most of the trail is rock, dirt and gravel […]
Radnor Lake Hike
The park is perfect for nature enthusiasts to observe owls, herons, and waterfowl as well as many species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals such as mink and otter. Hundreds of species of wildflowers, mosses, fungi, ferns, and other plants, as well as trees, shrubs, and vines, add to the natural ecological diversity of the area. Several […]
Meeman-Shelby Forest Pioneer Springs Trail
This hike is a moderate 5 mile hike which requires a short shuttle. We will hike the entire Pioneer Springs Trail including a newly opened section of trail that follows a ridge along the top of the bluff. There are a couple of steep downhills, but most of the trail is rolling or flat. We'll […]
Mount Joy Trail
Saturday, October 28 — Mount Joy Trail, 8.1 miles, 826 feet elevation gain, moderate, out and back. Take a wonderful fall hike on this trail near Summerville Georgia. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but we can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 8.30 am ET […]
Nashville Urban Hike
Saturday, October 28 – Nashville Urban Hike, Nashville, TN. Approx. 5 miles. Easy. Hike begins at 9 am.We will meet at the north end of Bicentennial Mall, in the circle of carillon bells. Free parking is available between Farmers Market and TN State Museum. Our walk begins along the edge of the park chronicling the […]
Knoxville – Fort Dickerson Park
Come hike with us in our beautiful downtown Knoxville. Ft. Dickerson is an important part of our history and we are blessed to have such a wonderful park to hike. We'll meet at 9 am in the parking area and start our hike at the Breastworks Trail. It will connect to the Pit Viper Trail. […]