Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
September 15-17 – Camping on Little Island on Tims Ford Lake. Kayaking on Tims Ford Lake and hiking on Ray Branch Peninsula. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to reserve a spot on Little Island, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-962-0811. Saturday we will kayak to Ray Branch Peninsula and hike Evans Loop Trail and a section of the Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Total […]
South Cumberland SP, Fiery Gizzard Trail out and back to Ravens Pointvia the Dog Hole Trail, 10.6 total miles, difficult. The whole trail is on natural turf in the woods. You will see large rock formations, beautiful creeks, waterfalls, and spectacular views. The first 2 miles or so are strenuous. Trekking poles and hiking shoes […]
Saturday, September 16 — Sewanee Perimeter Trail, 6.2 miles in and out, moderate, 800-1000’ el. gain. We’ll start at the Lake Cheston trailhead and hike to Elliott's Point, passing Otey Point on the way. The temperatures should be a little cooler on the plateau, with shade and views. The trail is rocky in places with ups and downs, but […]
Located only 40 minutes from downtown Nashville, TN in Dickson County, Montgomery Bell State Park serves as a natural oasis for local city dwellers and a peaceful vacation destination for travelers. Three lakes are nestled into the 3,850-acre park and provide visitors the opportunity to soak up the sun on their swim beach shores and […]
Saturday, September 16 – “Pick a Park” series. Pickwick Landing State Park. 2.8 miles rated easy. While the park is known more for water sports and golf, we will stroll around the Island Loop peninsula. Rated easy, but dress appropriately and hydrate accordingly. Meet at the campground office at 10:00 A.M. CT to stamp your […]
Distance: 3.1 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate.
Stonehenge Trail is a 3.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail winds north through woods, crossing a small seasonal creek a couple of times. Volunteers built two bridges to make it easier to cross at times of high water.
MEET AT: the Heatherhurst Golf Club’s lower parking lot. 421 Stonehenge Drive Crossville, TN 38558
Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed. For more information contact hike coordinator, Melissa email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (763)742-2934.
Tuesday, September 19 — Savage Gulf Day Loop Trail, Easy, 4.1 miles, lollipop loop. A walk through the woods on top of the plateau along with a trip down to beautiful Savage Falls. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy at 8.30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3Qjdc0S Please register with […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Meet 6:00 PM CDT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
Wednesday, September 20 - 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 […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a road walk back to the cars. Long Hike: […]
Wednesday, September 20. Burch Reserve Trail at Edwin Warner Park, Nashville. 3 mile loop. Moderate. We will meet at the Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Highway 100, Nashville 37221 at 10:00 a.m. We will hike from the Nature Center, across Hwy 100, to the Burch Reserve parking lot where the trail begins. Dogs are prohibited […]
Friday, September 22 Marietta Poteet will lead a trip on the Potter/Lost Cove Trail in Sewanee. It is a 7.5 miles trail which requires a shuttle. We will drop down into Lost Cove and walk along the creek until the maintained trail ends. Then we will continue past a buffalo farm and ascend up the […]
