Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, April 20 - Monte Sano State Park & Preserve Wildflowers. Joint hike with the Nashville Chapter. These parks are uniquely located right in the city of Huntsville and feature a combination of interesting geographic features and great views. We’ll plan our route based on where the blooms are. The trails are moderately strenuous for […]
5-7 miles Moderately strenuous. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. These parks are uniquely located right in the city of Huntsville and feature a combination of interesting geographic features and great views. We’ll plan our route based on where the blooms are. The trails are moderately strenuous for terrain and elevation change; we are […]
Tuesday, April 23 – Crockett Park Walk – Brentwood. 5 miles rated moderate. Joint walk with the Nashville chapter. We will meet at 7:00 A.M. CT, though the time may be adjusted depending on the forecast. Meet in front of the Tennis Center building. It is closest to location G on the park map (Wilson […]
Tuesday, April 23 – Crockett Park Walk – Brentwood. 5 miles rated moderate. Joint walk with the Murfreesboro chapter. We will meet at 7:00 A.M. CT, though the time may be adjusted depending on the forecast. Meet in front of the Tennis Center building. It is closest to location G on the park map (Wilson […]
This will be off trail. Difficultly level: Hard and strenuous. Hike will be around the mesas on Pogue Creek. Total distance is 4 miles, however, it's a hard 4 miles with rocky terrain and steep slopes. Total estimated hike time is 4-6 hours. It will have impressive sandstone rock formations. The Rangers have never taken […]
Wednesday, April 24. Winding Stairs. Lafayette, TN. 3.6 miles. We will hike the Red Oak to Milk Pail loop. Moderately strenuous with difficult uneven footing in places. There are several small waterfalls and beautiful rock formations. The trail consists of some optional stairs and concrete trail but most of the trail is rock, dirt and gravel […]
Thursday, April 25 – Barfield Crescent Park. 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro. 4.9 miles rated moderate. From 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. CT. Meet at the porch of the Wilderness Station. Follow signs in the park to locate the station. There is a restroom at the station but none along the hiking route. We will hike […]
This will be two hikes. The first hike is a 2.8-mile moderate loop on the enclosure, moat and backbone trails. After a 20-minute drive to Short Springs Natural Area the second hike is a 3.1 mile moderate loop to Machine, Adams, Busby, Falls and Laurel Bluff. Old Stone Fort was a Native American ceremonial gathering […]
Saturday, April 27 – Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail, Gorge Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Bridge Trail. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. Four miles, moderate. Steep descent, rough footing. We will also visit the overlooks off the Gorge Scenic Motor Nature Trail including Millikan’s and Buzzard Roost. On this […]
Nashville urban hike with a history theme, Nashville, TN. 6-8 miles. Easy to Moderate. Meet just before 9 am at the north end of Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the TN State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our start point is at the circle of carillon bells (close to Jefferson Street, north end […]
Sunday, April 28 (changed from Saturday, April 27) – Nashville Urban History Hike. 6-8 miles, on mostly level terrain. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. We will meet just before 9:00 A.M. CT at the north end of the Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the Tennessee State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our […]
Flat Rock Cedar Glades and BarrensMurfreesboro, TN3.7 miles - easy This Middle Tennessee cedar glades and barrens features wooded sections, meadows, and contrasting rocky areas. We can expect to see a number of wildflower species - many of which are specifically adapted to the geography - and we’ll hike at a pace that allows us […]
