Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Monday-Thursday, July 17-July 20 – Red River Gorge Geological Area, Slade, Kentucky. Camping in Natural Bridge State Park. Joint activity with Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard`. The park has a lodge and a restaurant. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double Arch hike and Gray’s Arch. Red […]
July 17-July 20 – Red River Gorge Geological Area, Slade, Kentucky. Camping, Natural Bridge State Park. Group activity with Murfreesboro Chapter. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double Arch hike and Gray’s Arch. Red River Adventure Outfitters offers a 8 mile Red River paddle past towering […]
Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20. Red River Gorge Geological Area. Slade, Kentucky. Camping at the Natural Bridge State Park. Joint activity with the Highland Rim chapter. The park has a lodge and a restaurant. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double […]
Henry Horton State ParkChapel Hill, TN6.5 moderate milesWe’ll enjoy a combination of trails and then cool off at the pool ($6 admission.) Meet at the parking near the camp store for an 8:30 AM step off. Pack insect repellant, sunscreen, a hat, and swimwear. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch (or plan to grab […]
CANCELLED. On our way to Burgess Falls we'll hike a 1 mile section of the Sparta Greenway along the Calfkiller River. At Burgess Falls we'll will hike the River and Ridge Top Trails 1.8 miles rated moderate that go past four waterfalls on the Falling Water River. There are beautiful views down the main canyon […]
Cancelled. Wednesday, July 19th. Blue Hole Trail hike at 9:00 AM and Lost River Cave Boat Tour at 10:00 AM. On the Blue Hole Trail, you will see a powder house, a butterfly habitat, a historic trading post, and several blue holes which are underground rivers that have come to the surface. The trail is […]
Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we'll drive to Burgess Falls for another mile or so. We’ll eat lunch at a restaurant in Sparta. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members […]
Dunbar Cave SP, Long Trail, 2.5 miles, moderate; Most of the trail is on natural turf. There are a few concrete steps. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The trail goes through pretty woods, passes sinkholes, limestone bedrock, goes through a 15 acre Prairie Restoration Project and by a 15 acre lake. Meet 9:00 […]
Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN. 5+ miles. Moderate (can be strenuous for novice hikers). Meet at the Chickering Road trailhead, 1771 Chickering Rd, Forest Hills, near Brentwood, https://goo.gl/maps/28P3y4os6YKfrsuT9, for a prompt 7 am start. Dogs on a leash okay (Park regs require no more than 6-ft leash - you may be ticketed if you fail […]
Wednesday, July 26th. Blue Hole Trail hike at 9:00 AM and Lost River Cave Boat Tour at 10:00 AM. On the Blue Hole Trail, you will see a powder house, a butterfly habitat, a historic trading post, and several blue holes which are underground rivers that have come to the surface. The trail is approximately […]
Long Hunter SP, Day Loop Trail, 4.5 miles, moderate. The trail is on natural turf in the woods. There are a lot of views of Percy Priest Lake. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. Trekking poles are recommend. Bring you lunch. Meet 8:00 A.M. CDT Exit 11 new commuter parking lot. ∼ 62 miles to trail […]
July 31-August 3 – Cataloochee Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikes TBA . Possible hikes: Cataloochee Divide Trail, Caldwell Fork and Boogerman Trails, Rough Fork, Caldwell Fork, and Big Fork Ridge Trails. Reserve space in campsite by emailing Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914
