FRCG&B Trail – 3.4 miles Easy; Murfree Spring Wetlands Nature Trail – ~1 mile Easy Boardwalk; Stones River National Battlefield – 3.3 miles Easy
The FRCG&B hike goes through an expansive cedar glade featuring springs, a sinking stream, and numerous wildflowers in season. The MSWNT features paved walking trails and raised boardwalks that wind through the wetlands where various waterfowl and other creatures can be seen. SRNB is the site of a major battle during the Civil War.
Meet at I-24 Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 8am CDT departure and drive 88 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Cinde Jones (870) 215-8993
This is a well marked and maintained trail in Percy Warner Park where it is hard to believe that you are hiking in Nashville. There are some short, but occasionally challenging inclines on this hike.
Meet at I-24, Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 8am CDT departure. Drive 51 miles to the Trailhead, Contact Hike Leader: Steve Turner (931) 220-0927.
The trail surface is asphalt and 90% level. There are views of the Cumberland River and Sycamore Creek which it crosses on a safe Rail Road overhead suspension bridge. It also passes several picturesque bluffs.
Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT departure. Drive 20 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Steve Turner (931) 220-0927.
Perimeter Trail – 4.7 miles Moderate; Lakes of Bowie Loop Trail – 2.5 miles Easy
Dr. Evangeline Bowie purchased 722 acres of barren and eroded land in the 1950s. She worked to improve the land management, digging lakes, creating a hydrology system, and planting of over 500,000 trees. The park was deeded to the city of Fairview in 1992, with the nature Center opening in 2003.
Meet at Big Lots parking area, Riverside Drive, Clarksville. Depart 8am CT. Drive 50 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Jan Hodgson (931) 220-4140
The park is named for red cedar trees found throughout the area. The trees reminded early American settlers of the famed Biblical cedar forests that thrived across Mount Lebanon in what is now the Mediterranean area.
Meet at I-24 Park and Ride. We will depart at 7a.m. CT and drive 72 miles to the Trailhead.
6-1/2 miles Moderately strenuous for terrain and length.
This less often hiked out-and-back trail is in the northern sector of Fall Creek Falls State Park. It winds through the forest past a large cave entrance to small but beautiful falls. With luck we’ll see some early spring wildflowers. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch. We’ll likely encounter muddy sections so plan accordingly. Register with Mark for updates