Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, December 21 - Sherwood Forest State Natural Area. Sewanee. 3-mile loop rated easy. This hike offers great views, beautiful forests and interesting geological features. After the hike we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Directions to trailhead: Take Exit 134 off Interstate 24, turn left toward Sewanee for 3.1 miles. Turn left on […]
The Brady Mountain hike is approximately 6 difficult miles with a 1,000 foot elevation change. The hike includes a great overlook that on a clear day you can see the Smokies and rock formations past the overlook. Depart from Central Baptist Church at 8:00 am CDST. Carpool cost is $1. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking […]
Tuesday, December 24 — Holiday Greenway hike, Franklin, TN. Up to 5+ miles. Easy. Celebrate the holiday with a greenway hike starting at 7:30 a.m. The hike is out and back, so it is easy to turn around early if you would like a shorter distance. Meet in Franklin at the corner of 2nd Ave N. […]
Saturday, December 28 — Enterprise South Nature Park, 6.3 miles, easy/moderate. We’ll make a wriggly lollypop by starting on Poe Run, which does a reasonably good job of resembling the stick of the lollipop. Then we make a loop by following Hawkins Ridge Trail through all its wriggles and then crossing a road to Dogwood Ridge Trail (not […]
Daddy’s Creek Trail OVERLOOK Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. […]
Tuesday, December 31 — Summit Knobs Trail, Harrison, TN, about 5 miles, easy, approximately 550’ elevation gain, in-and-out. This hike will take us up and down gentle wooded hills to Harrison Branch Creek. The full name of the trail is Summit Knobs Equestrian Trail—we’ll have to watch our step! Restrooms are available. The trailhead is […]
This 5 mile hike is flat and in the woods and partly on a gravel road. The trails are often used by people on horseback. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. Rain will cancel the hike. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are as follows: Google maps […]
Wednesday January 1st - Seven Bridges and the Overlook Trails. Fairfield Glade Community. Seven Bridges Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop trail that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges. It is a “lollipop” configuration. Then we'll carpool to […]
Wednesday, January 1 – Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail, 6.4 Miles, Moderate. We will take our traditional hike along Creech Hollow Lake and at the tip of Lake Woodhaven. This will include some inclines along the way. Bring snacks – we do not plan on having a potluck this year. Depart 9am CT from Big […]
Location: 1600 Thompson's Station Rd W, Thompson's Station, TN 37179. Hike is moderately difficult with its ascents/descents. This 200-acre park is the newest addition to Thompson's Station. Formerly a local grazing pasture, this property was once part of the Battle of Thompson's Station, a noteworthy confederate victory in the Civil War. The majority of the […]
Wednesday. First Hike 2025-Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. The Park is located on Tellico Lake. Fort Loudoun was built in 1756, one of the earliest settlements by the British to secure the South during the French and Indian War in the middle 1700's. We'll start our hike on the Ridgetop Trail for half a mile, […]
Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. The adage is what you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do all year long. The Bryant Grove Trail is […]
