Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
We will hike a 4 mile loop along the Wolf River in the woods and along a mile of boardwalk. The park is located at the end of Byhalia Road, 419 Johnson Park Drive. It is a lovely forest trail with some deep ravine crossings and several overviews of the Wolf River. Park at the restroom […]
Saturday, December 7 – Hike Change - Pot Point Loop hike is now: Prentice Cooper State Forest. Snoopers Rock to the Natural Bridge. 6.2 miles out and back plus optional 1.4 miles out and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow trail and is rated moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. […]
Saturday, Dec. 7 - Shelby Bottoms, Shelby Park, Nashville TN. 4 miles. Easy. We will take a leisurely hike/walk on the back trails ( off the paved greenway) of Shelby Bottoms. These trails are wide, wooded, completely flat and off the beaten pathway of all the runners and bikers. Meet at the Forrest Green Trailhead, which is at the end […]
Saturday, December 7 – Natural Bridge via Snoopers Rock, Prentice Cooper State Forest, 6.2 miles out-and-back, with an optional spur of 1.4 miles down and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow Trail, moderate with ups and downs. We will start at Snoopers Rock, a large, wide-open outcrop overlooking the Grand Canyon of […]
Saturday, December 7 – Natural Bridge via Snoopers Rock Hike. Prentice Cooper State Forest, Marion County west of Chattanooga. 6.2 miles out and back plus optional 1.4 miles out and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow Trail. Moderate: ups and downs. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. This hike visits two scenic […]
Saturday, December 7, 2024 The following is information for our December 7th hike at Montgomery Bell State Park.Event: Montgomery Bell State Park Hike, 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns, TN 37029Date: December 7, 2024Time: 9:00 AMFor the Columbia/Franklin group who want to carpool, we will meet at 8:00 AM at Tollgate Medical Plaza, 1106 Elliston Way, […]
Saturday, December 7 –Bledsoe Creek State Park—Hike and Holiday Party. Meet at Shelter 2 at 10am for the 3 mile hike. The holiday pot luck will begin at noon. Crockpot chili, sides, dessert, beverages are on the menu—contact Judy Jenkins to sign up for what to bring. Bring a gift ($15.00) for Dirty Santa game. […]
Saturday, December 14 – Greeter Falls Hike, Savage Gulf West Trailhead. 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont. TN. Greeter Falls Trail, Greeter Trail, Blue Hole Trail. About 4 miles total. Moderate due to rough footing. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls, and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views […]
Sunday, December 15 – Old Stone Fort State Park Hike. 2.5 miles rated easy. This hike precedes the Murfreesboro-Highland Rim Chapters Christmas Party & Potluck at the Ada Wright Center in Manchester. We will meet at 1:00 pm at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion. We will walk across the Duck River historic pedestrian bridge […]
Tuesday, December 17—Nashville urban hike beginning at Scarritt Bennett College and lunch following hike at Susie Gray Dining Hall. 3 miles. Carpoolers meet at Glenbrook Kroger at 9am to ride to the starting point. All meet at 10am at Scarritt Bennett campus parking lot A located on 18th Ave. South. Look for the green sign […]
Rescheduled due to weather: Friday, December 16 — Beaman Park, Ashland City, TN. 3.2 miles. Moderate because of hills. Meet at the Beaman Park Nature Center, hike down Sedgehill Trail to Henry Creek, then around the Henry Hollow Loop, and back up Sedgehill Trail. Be ready to step off at 9:00 AM. Hike should take […]
The John Litton loop is about a 6 mile long moderate hike with some small waterfalls and some rock formations along the way. The trail is named for John Litton who settled in the area around 1900 and his dwelling and outbuildings are still standing. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, January 1 – New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Murfreesboro and Nashville chapters. The Bryant Grove Trail is an “out and back” flat, winding trail connecting the Couchville Lake area to the Bryant Grove Recreation Area and follows the shoreline […]
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 […]