Hike

Thursday, April 25 – Barfield Crescent Park. 697 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro. 4.9 miles rated moderate. From 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. CT. Meet at the porch of the Wilderness Station. Follow signs in the park to locate the station. There is a restroom at the station but none along the hiking route. We will hike the red (Marshall Knobs) trail (2.65 miles) plus the blue (Valley View) loop (1.15 miles) and white (Rocky Path) loop (1.10 miles) for a total of 4.9 miles. There will be a snack break at the observation tower along the blue trail if the weather is agreeable. The trail is paved at first, then a dirt path with abundant rocks and roots to trip over. Please wear appropriate shoes or hiking boots for rough footing that may be muddy or slippery. Hiking poles can be useful, some of the steps are high. The trail has some elevation gain, but not much. There may be wildlife along the way and spring flowers. The trail is partly along the Stones River, in the woods. Bring water, electrolytes, and snacks. Dress for the weather. Please, no pets. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805 (text preferable), or email at JRYL76@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 23 – Crockett Park Walk – Brentwood. 5 miles rated moderate. Joint walk with the Nashville chapter. We will meet at 7:00 A.M. CT, though the time may be adjusted depending on the forecast. Meet in front of the Tennis Center building. It is closest to location G on the park map (Wilson Pike Tunnel). There is parking at the Tennis Center area, but it might be better to park at one of the other lots nearby, so we don’t take too many spaces from the tennis crowd. This is a paved trail system along a stream bordered by trees. We will walk the red and green trails, for a total of 5 miles. There are additional trails in the area if anyone or everyone wants to continue. There are restrooms and occasional benches along the route and there should be flowers and birds to see. We will plan on 3 hours to allow for conversation and enjoyment of the scenery. For details or more information, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805 to text, or JRYL76@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 18 – Mossy Ridge Trail – Percy Warner Park. Nashville. 5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with Nashville and Sumner Trails chapters. Meet at the trail sign and there are Porta-Potties in the parking lot there. The hike is a loop of about 5 miles through the woods. The path is hilly, some of the hills are steep. The vertical elevation gain is around 200 feet, but the trail goes up and down quite a lot. There is one section that crosses a small stream. Water runs down the hill and over the trail at this place – it’s a small waterfall area. There should be flowers along the way to enjoy, and we’ll pause for flowers. Hiking poles are recommended, especially if there has been recent rain. Please bring water, electrolytes, and a snack. Sunscreen and insect repellant recommended. The expected hike time is about 3.5 hours, though not guaranteed. For details or more information, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805 to text, or JRYL76@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 13 – Walls of Jericho. Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area on the west side of Winchester. 8 miles rated strenuous due to rocky terrain and elevation. A short vehicle shuttle is necessary. This gorge straddles the Tennessee-Alabama state line, and we will begin our hike from the Tennessee trailhead. We will cross Turkey Creek on a foot log bridge past Clark Cemetery, and a primitive hiker campsite. From there we will hike beside Turkey Creek alongside a bluff line to reach the beautiful, natural walled amphitheater. The return trip will be ascending switchbacks to the trailhead in Alabama. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Hiking poles are recommended for this hike. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 4 – Dog Cove to Dry Creek Falls. Near Sparta. 7 miles rated moderate out and back with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. We will pass Meditation Rock on the way to the two-tiered Dry Creek waterfall. Bring lunch, water and hiking poles. Meet at the Dog Cove trailhead and parking area for a 9:00 A.M. CT start. To register or for more information call or text Jay Brain at 757-577-6446.