Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We will sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, was the first major Union victory in the Civil War. Nashville would fall to Union troops in a matter of days. The Cumberland River […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out total. Long Hike: 8 mi total moderate sometimes strenuous to Breakaway Bluff and back. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8:00 […]
Saturday, February 17 - Chinquapin Ridge Trail, 5.45 mile easy loop and Paw Paw Trail, 2.5 mile moderate loop. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville, TN. The Paw Paw Trail has some rough footing. We will enjoy the Cane Creek Falls Overlook and another overlook of Cane Creek Gorge. Meet at 9:00 am CT at […]
Saturday, February 17 – Henry Horton State Park. Chapel Hill. John’s Breakfast Hike. 5.8 miles rated moderate. Meet at John Ruth’s Campsite 14 for breakfast at 9:00 A.M. CT and hike begins at 10:00 A.M. CT. For the hike, park at the hammock campground parking lot. The hike will begin on the Adeline Wilhoite River […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved […]
Thursday, February 22 – Barfield Crescent Park. 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro. From 9:30 A.M. CT - 1:00 P.M approximate 4 miles rated moderate. 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 […]
Friday, February 23. Percy Warner Park. Nashville, TN. 5.1 miles. We will hike the Mossy Ridge Trail beginning at the Deep Well Trailhead. Moderately challenging trail with several steep sections and gradual inclines. Hiking boots, hiking poles, and plenty of water are recommended. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger if carpooling at 9:15 a.m. or meet at the trailhead at […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike about 5.5 moderate miles. Bring (electrolytes) water. Bring lunch or option to eat lunch (Wraps, Nachos and Sandwiches) at the Sauced Frog/Hopyard Brewery. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas fee […]
Sunday, February 25 – Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Lebanon. Limestone Sink Trails. 4.6 miles total rated easy. The Hidden Springs Trail is 4.2 miles and Limestone Sink Trail adds .4 miles. After the hike, we can stay for a picnic lunch at one of the shelters if the weather is pleasant enough. Bring your […]
Ranger Station 1183 Stone Door Road, Beersheba Springs. Short Hike: Laurel Trail 5 total miles in/out rated easy to moderate passing Laurel Falls. Long Hike: Laurel Trail and Big Creek Gulf Trails for 8.7 mostly moderate (1 mi strenuous) miles to make a loop. We will have wonderful views of the gorge along the way. […]
Saturday, March 2 – Cumberland Trail - Black Mountain Section. Crab Orchard. 8.0 miles rated moderate. We will start the hike at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. We’ll have lunch at the South Overlook with a spectacular […]
Saturday, March 2 – Short Springs State Natural Area Work Day. Meet at 8:00 am at the Short Springs Natural Area parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. The tasks include re-anchor some steps, dig out stobs, cut away deadfalls, cut away brush.. Bring water, work gloves, pruners and clippers and trail building tools. Please […]
