Murfreesboro Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, Aug 13 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Carrie Perkins, art teacher at Riverdale High School will be our speaker. She will lead a group painting activity. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at djconatser@comcast.net.

Blue Loop (Fairfield Glade Community) Crossville, TN

Blue Loop (Fairfield Glade Community) Crossville, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.The Blue Loop is 6.1 miles comprised of four interconnected trails: the Hemlock Trail, the Rotherham Trail, the Canyon Trail, and the McGinnis Trail, along with a short segment of the Good Samaritan Trail. This is a strenuous hike due to its length […]

Grundy Forest and Sycamore Falls

Thursday, August 15 – Grundy Forest, Sycamore Falls and Fiery Gizzard Loop, Tracy City.  Three miles, moderate.  Hike through beautiful Hemlocks and hardwood trees along cascading Fiery Gizzard Creek.  On the way to admire Sycamore Falls we will see Chimney Rocks.  We will also stroll through historic CCC camp.  Wear sturdy boots and bring hiking […]

*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell Trails Combination

Montgomery Bell Trailhead Montgomery Bell State Park Montgomery Bell Trailhead, Burns, TN, United States

*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell State ParkBurns, TN7 milesModerately strenuous for length. We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying forest scenery, water features, and history. Then we’ll cool off at the swim beach on Lake Acorn. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch for the trail. Don’t forget […]

Harrison Bay SP

Saturday, August 17 — Harrison Bay State Park, near Chattanooga, 6.0 miles, easy. We will hike Bay Point Loop, Starwalk Trail, and Lakeshore Loop, checking out beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake and strolling through pleasant woods. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes […]

UPDATED – Rotary Park Hummingbird Festival – 2 Mile Easy Hike (10am Hike)

Clarksville Chapter will have a booth at the Rotary Park Hummingbird Festival.  Southeast Avian Research will be banding birds for the public to observer.  There will be talks, local club tents including Audubon, TTA and Master Gardeners.  There will be lots of Vendors along with activities for kids.  8am to 1pm at Rotary Park. We will have a short […]

Knoxville – Sharps Ridge

Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN. Come join us on this moderate 3.6 mile hike. Sharps Ridge offers one of the best views of our city from its overlook. There is limited parking at the trailhead, so we will meet at Shoney’s on Broadway parking area at 9:00 am ET and carpool a short […]

Chapter Meeting at Valley View Farm

On Monday, August 19, at 6:00 pm we will meet at Valley View Farm, 165 Valley View Ln., Manchester. The farm is located about halfway between Tullahoma and Manchester, just off Hwy 55. Valley View Farm is locally owned by Mike and Joann Chissler, who have made this a tourist and education destination featuring a […]

Savage Gulf Day Loop

Tuesday, August 20 —Savage Gulf Day Loop near Gruetli Laager, with Savage Fall Overlook, 4.1 miles, easy, 380’ elevation gain, lollipop loop. Optional add-on: continuing to a second Savage Fall overlook and swinging bridge, 0.6 miles roundtrip, 100’ elevation gain. We will hike the loop clockwise and enjoy views from the Rattlesnake Point Overlook, where […]

CT Nemo Bridge Emery River Trail and CT Visitor Center Trail, Wartburg, TN

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Cumberland Trail behind the Visitor Center is 3.2 mi round trip. The CT Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Depart 7:30 am CENTRAL at the Landers Crossing the old Outlet Mall on Interstate Drive […]

Perimeter Trail Bowie Nature Park

Thursday, Aug 22. Perimeter Trail. 5.1 mile loop hike, rated Moderate. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview, TN. The environment is woodlands, lake and stream; expect partial shade. There is an indoor restroom and picnic tables.  Meet at Glenbrook Kroger parking lot 08:30 am or Bowie Nature Park parking lot at 09:30 am.  […]

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