Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, December 2 - Dunbar Cave – Paul Schwab Memorial Hike 2 miles, easy. Hike in Honor of Paul Schwab. Circular Hike through Dunbar Cave State Park, some inclines. Hike Commences at 8:00 A.M. at Dunbar Cave. Hike Leader - Cinde Jones 870-215-8993
1,463 feet elevation change 4+ mile moderate sometimes strenuous thru hike. Vehicle shuttle required. We'll start at the Black House Mountain Road Moccasin Rock Trail junction leaving shuttle cars at the Pogue Creek Trailhead. Pogue Creek Canyon features immense sheer bluffs and cliffs, many rock houses and beautiful, rich forests of hemlocks, beech, sycamores, basswood, oaks and hickories. […]
Saturday, December 2 — Raccoon Mountain: Laurel Point and several trails. Shorter hike 4 miles, longer hike an extra 3 miles or so, both easy—we’ll be hiking entirely atop the mountain with very little elevation change. It is almost all in the woods, with a couple of brief open spots on the trail that provide some […]
Saturday, December 2 - Sherwood Forest State Natural Area. Sewanee. 3-mile loop rated easy. This hike offers great views, beautiful forests and interesting geologic features. After the hike we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Meet at 9:00 A.M. CT at the trailhead. Directions to trailhead: Take Exit 134 off Interstate 24, turn left […]
Cane Creek Canyon Preserve, Tuscumbia, AL - 8 mile loop, moderate If you are interested in paleontology and geology of the southeartern US, this is a hike for you. In addition to exploring the Canyon near beginning of the hike, we will take in the spectacular overlooks, several water fall sites, and the under bluff […]
December 3, 10am-11:30am Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN 38572 Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen […]
Tuesday, December 5 — Lookout Mountain: Hardy Trail, Mountain Beautiful Trail, Bluff Trail, Craven’s House Trail, loop, 3.9 miles, easy/moderate, 731’ el. gain. We'll start at Cravens House and wind our way across and up the east side of Lookout Mountain, go under the Point Park Bluff and back around to Cravens House. Since it is December, we […]
Strenuous out-and-back, 4.8 miles with 1,108’ elevation gain. This trail leads to a stunning overlook of Grassy Cove, a nostalgic scene of rolling farmland, classic barns and grazing cows and sheep, surrounded by protective mountains. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8am from Central Baptist […]
Wednesday, December 6 – Franklin Greenway in downtown Franklin, 5 miles. Easy. Paved. Out and back; for a shorter walk, turn around wherever you want. Much of the trail is along the Harpeth River. Park on N. 2nd Ave between Bridge St. and N. Margin St. (alongsideRiverside Franklin home decor store, 144 Bridge St. @ N. 2nd Ave.). The […]
Friday, December 8 -- Bowie Nature Park, Fairview, TN. Short Hike (5 miles) or Long Hike (7.5 miles). Easy to Moderate. We’ll take the Lake Van Trail (1/2 mi.) to the beginning of the Perimeter Trail (4.5 mi) which we’ll hike counter-clockwise. The trails are wide and pass through a pine/oak/hickory forest. For the longer […]
Friday December 8, 5:00pm –The Highland Rim Chapter will hold its annual Christmas Party at Cathy Conley’s home, 106 Hamilton Lane, Tullahoma, TN. Pizza and a variety of beverages will be provided. Please bring a veggie or fruit tray and a dessert. Folks can party outside under the carport and yard or inside. The outside […]
Friday, December 8 – Chapter Christmas Celebration. Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. CT at Lynn Rosser’s house. Her address is 570 Heartland Lane. We will gather outside around Lynn’s fire pit so bring your lawn chair and your beverage of choice. The chapter will provide barbecue turkey, paper plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. Please bring […]
