Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
EDWIN WARNER PARK - BURCH RESERVEIn 2004, continuing the legacy of Luke Lea and brothers Percy andEdwin Warner, Friends of Warner Parks embraced an opportunity toacquire additional property to become park land. In partnership withMetro Parks and thanks to the generosity of the Lucius E. Burch IIIfamily and others, this extraordinary initiative significantlycontributed to the […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration required - at which time you will receive start time. Please include your phone number and email when registering. Rain will cancel hike.
Saturday, May 11 – Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. 6 miles out and back. Moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. Total elevation gain of 649 ft. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. This trail has everything: waterfalls, rock formations, caves, creeks. This is one […]
Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17 – Great Smoky Mountains Camping and Hiking Trip. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to reserve a spot in Cosby Group Campsite, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Hike Schedule: Tuesday – Sutton Ridge Overlook by way of the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail. 3.6 miles out and back. 400 ft. […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Gorgeous trail, lots of lady slippers. Fairly easy for a 9 mi hike starting from the SheltoweeTrace where it crosses Divide Rd (park on side of road). SHORT HIKE: 4.4 moderate in/out miles to the Rock Creek crossing. LONG HIKE: 9 mi moderate hike to Buffalo Arch and back. […]
Thursday, May 16. Ellington Agricultural Center Nashville, Roger’s Walk. 2.5-mile loop hike. Easy groomed natural trail. We can explore the TN Agricultural Museum, Metro Police horse stables, etc., and will pass an apiary (bee hives) and an iris garden. We’ll end our hike with a brief tour of the arboretum at Ellington Ag Center led by […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. A 6-mile moderate shuttle hike starting at the top along the Rim Trail with views of the canyon then down the Waterfall Trail and finishing on the Sitton's Gulch Trail. The highlights of this hike will be both Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron blooming, two beautiful waterfalls and the Sitton […]
Long Hike: This will be a moderate 7 miles in/out. After seeing the arch and overlook we’ll hike along the Kentucky Wild River to Big Shoals and return. Short Hike: 5 miles in/out. Depart 7:30 am CDST from The Landers Crossing (former Crossville Outlet Mall) West parking lot on Interstate Drive. Carpool cost is $10. […]
Saturday, May 25 – Natchez Trace Parkway - Meriwether Lewis and Devil's Backbone Loops, Hohenwald, TN. 7.7 miles total rated moderate. The Meriwether Lewis Loop is 4.5 miles and follows the Old Natchez Trace for a mile down to Little Swan Creek and loops back to the Meriwether Lewis Monument area. Then we’ll travel north […]
Park Description: Five miles of hiking through forests and some open areas. Length of hike around 2-1/2 to 3 hours. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Drive past the new building being constructed to the parking lot with restrooms. We will start on a concrete path then cut off from it. Clothing: Long pants are recommended. The […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate sometimes strenuous. Requires a car shuttle. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied […]
Wednesday, May 29 - Narrows of the Harpeth. 2 miles. Moderate with a rocky rooty trail and a hill. This hike follows alongside the river, passing through an area known as "The Narrows". Here, the Harpeth River in a 5-mile bend nearly curves back on itself. Highlights include a panoramic view of the area and […]
