Sunday, October 8. Pogue Creek Canyon Overlook. 1.5 Miles. Easy. Meet at Grey Gables at 10:00 am EST. We will caravan to the ranger station. Then we will drive back to the trailhead. If you have questions or need more information, Call or text Judy Jenkins at 615-403-0002.
Wednesday, October 18. Station Camp Greenway, 2115 Long Hollow Pike. Gallatin, TN. 10 AM. 4 miles. Easy. Park by Douglass-Clark House. The hike is flat and paved and runs along Station Camp Creek. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet at the trailhead. For more information, text/call Donna at 925-759-0518 or John 925-759-0517.
Saturday, October 7. Angel Falls, Oneida, TN. 4 miles to rapids and back. Easy. Bathrooms at the trailhead. Leave Grey Gables at 9:30 a.m. EST to begin a hike at Angel Falls around 10:15. Drive to the end of the parking area following arrows. You may want to bring water, hiking poles and insect repellant. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. For more information or questions, call/text Judy Jenkins at 615-403-0002.
Friday, October 27. Winding Stairs. Lafayette, TN. 2.8 miles. We will hike the Red Oak to Milk Pail loop. Moderate with difficult uneven footing in places. There are several small waterfalls and beautiful rock formations. The trail consists of some optional stairs and concrete trail but most of the trail is rock, dirt and gravel with a creek crossing or two. Hiking boots, hiking poles, and water are recommended. Those carpooling or caravanning, meet in Gallatin beside the Gallatin Chick-fil-A in front of Walmart at 9:00 a.m. or meet at the trailhead, 655 Nature Trail Way, Lafayette, TN at 10:00 a.m. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Lunch at Gibson’s Café in Lafayette for those interested. If meeting at the trailhead or to let us know you are coming, call/text David Hobbs at 803-634-3470.
Wednesday, October 11. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forrest, Clermont, KY. Meet at the Gallatin Walmart parking lot near Chick-fil-A at 8:30 a.m. to carpool for the two-hour drive. Bernheim has 16,140 acres with 40 miles of trails. We will see the Forest Giants sculpted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo from reclaimed wood and walk some of the easy to moderate trails of two miles or less. We should return to Gallatin by 5 pm. This event depends on the weather. If you plan to go, please email Marcia Powell by October 9. An email will be sent the week before as a reminder if the weather cooperates. For more information or to let Marcia know you are going email Marcia Powell mpow1221@gmail.com
Saturday, September 30 – Short Springs State Natural Area Work Day. Meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. Specific tasks will be announced. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to let her know you can help, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.