Tennessee Trails Association

Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.

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Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork (re-scheduled)

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November 22 All day


Jamestown, TN

5.5 miles – moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length.

Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches,  bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and a lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for rugged trail; you may want to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hiking poles. Register with Mark for details and updates. Some hikers will stay in the area and hike Rock Creek Loop on Friday, including those camping on the A loop at Bandy Creek Campground. Please make your own reservations.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Twin Arches Loop

Twin Arches Lane
Jamestown, TN 38556 United States + Google Map

Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork (re-scheduled)

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November 21 All day


Jamestown, TN

7.5 miles – moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length.

Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the John Muir and Sheltowee Trace trails. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:15 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and a lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for rugged trail; you may want to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hiking poles. Register with Mark for details and updates:

Some hikers will stay in the area and hike Twin Arches on Saturday, including those camping on the A loop at Bandy Creek Campground. Please make your own reservations.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork

Blevins Cemetary Road
Jamestown, TN 38556 United States + Google Map

Mill Ridge Park Trails

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September 20 @ 9:00 am

Friday, Sept 20.  Mill Ridge Park Trails. 3 miles.  Easy to moderate.  This is a Nashville Park located at 12924 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 opened in 2023 for the Antioch/Cane Ridge communities.  See Nashville’s largest playground!  Meet at Glenbrook Kroger’s parking lot at 9:00 am or the trail at 10:oo am.  Bathroom facilities are at the park. If going or for more information contact hike Leader Karen Hernan 615-429-5691.

Karen Hernan

615-429-5691

Sellars Farm Archeological Area

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September 11 @ 9:00 am

Wednesday, September 11.  Sellers Farm Archeology Area. 1.5  miles. Easy.  This walk is a 1.5 mile loop rated Easy.  The walk is through the fields and woods of a preserved indigenous village.  The state archeological area at 474 Poplar Hill Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 contains ceremonial and burial mounds, old walls, and travels alongside scenic Spring Creek.   Meet at the back of the Gallatin Wal Mart Parking lot beside Chic- Fil-A at 9:00 am or at the trail at 10:00 am.  There are no bathroom facilities at the site.  If going or for more information, contact hike Leader Karen Hernan 615-429-5691.

Drawing overhead view of a historical Native American village

James Miller’s recreation of Sellars Farm village as it may have looked when it was occupied.

Karen Hernan

615-429-5691

** CANCELLED ** Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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September 27 All day

Cancelled due weather. Friday, September 27 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the John Muir and Sheltowee Trace trails. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Hiking poles and bug spray are recommended. We’ll meet at the trailhead to start the hike at 9:15 am Central Time. If interested in carpooling from Murfreesboro or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

Twin Arches Loop CANCELLED

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September 28 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday, September 28 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles – moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for rugged trail; you may want to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hiking poles. Register with Mark for details and updates: midtn@tnhiker.net (615) 669-3221. Some hikers will stay in the area and hike Rock Creek Loop on Friday, including those camping on the A loop at Bandy Creek Campground. Please make your own reservation

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