Tennessee Trails Association

Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.

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Hidden Lakes

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May 8 @ 9:00 am

Hidden Lakes, Harpeth River State Park, 7851 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221(Pegram vicinity), 3 miles, Easy.  This short but interesting hike around two “hidden lakes” is a diverse walk in the woods, encompassing fields, forests, ridge walks, a little bit of rock scrambling, and to top it off, some beautiful views.  We will meet at the Hidden Lakes parking area on McCrory Lane at 9:00 am.  Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring a walking stick or trekking pole, snacks and water. For more information and to register (always a good idea so I know you are coming), contact Nancy Juodenas at 615-319-8811 or njlj1011@gmail.com.  Lunch  at Voodoo Gumbo in Bellevue:  7114 Hwy 70 S #109.

Nancy Juodenas

(615) 319-8811

Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Hike – Ashland City

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Current image: View forward: Two walkers on a boardwalk with converted railroad trestle ahead - among trees and water

May 3 @ 9:30 am

Trail Information:
1) Length of hike is 4 miles.
2) The hike is a rail to trail path on a wide asphalt path allowing side by side walking.
3) An easy hike, mostly flat. Total elevation ascent/descent for the four miles is 246 feet.
4) Hiking under a canopy of trees, some open areas, along the Cumberland River and other waterways, including some bridge walking.
5) We will be parking cars at both the beginning and the end of the hike conducting a shuttle service to get back to all of the cars.
6) Dogs are permitted, but they must be on a leash.

Lunch after the hike: Riverview Restaurant and Marina, 110 Old River Road, Ashland City. We will be having lunch along the Cumberland River.

Please contact Jane Coffey (jecoffey0644@gmail.com) if you plan on attending this hike. Let me know if you will meet us at Tollgate Medical Plaza parking lot or at River Bluff Park in Ashland City. Please leave contact information in case of inclement weather.

Carpool Information: We need to meet up in Ashland City by 9:00 AM. This should allow us to be on the trail by 9:30 AM. We will leave from Tollgate Medical Center (1106 Elliston Way, Thompson’s Station) at 7:45 AM. The drive from Tollgate Medical Center to Ashland City is >= 60 minutes.
Meeting place in Ashland City: We will meet at the River Bluff Park in Ashland City at 9:00 AM. This park is located on Old Cumberland Street at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Cumberland Street and Tennessee Waltz Bypass. From here we will drive to the trailhead which has no address. Type River Bluff Park, Ashland City TN on your GPS search. There are restrooms at this park.

Bicentennial Trail Sycamore Harbor

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April 26 @ 8:00 am

The trail surface is asphalt and level. There are views of the Cumberland River and Sycamore Harbor which it crosses on an overhead suspension bridge. It also passes several picturesque bluffs. 4 miles out & back

Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT Departure.  20 Miles to the Trailhead. Carpool Cost $5 Hike Leader Angela 931 216 4231

Bear Creek Loop, LBL, 6.6 Miles, Moderate

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May 17 @ 8:00 am

The trail is on natural turf through the woods and a couple of grassy fields. There are a couple of creek crossings near the end of the hike where you might get your feet wet. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There is a restroom and porta potty at the trailhead. Bring your lunch. 

Meet 8:00 AM CDT at Dover Crossing Kroger Parking lot. ≈41 miles to trail head. Carpool Cost = $5

Hike Leader – Philip 931 561 0925

LBL – Hematite and Honker Lakes 2.5 and 4.3 Miles Easy

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May 10 @ 7:00 am

Hematite Lake Trail circles the 83.6-acre Hematite Lake. The lake was named for iron ore that was once mined here. The trail is in woods with large trees. We may see Cranes, Beavers, Frogs, Squirrels, and Turtles. 

Honker Lake Trail circles the 180-acre Honker Lake named after Canadian Geese. The trail is on natural turf, and most of it is in the woods. Honker Lake is home to Beaver, Otters, Canadian Geese, Osprey, and many fish species. 

Leave 7:00am, Kroger parking lot, Dover Crossing Road, Clarksville.

69 Miles to the Trailhead.  Carpool Cost $10

Hike Leader – Philip 931 561 0925

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