East Tellico Lake from Marina/ Antioch Trailhead to Coytee Loop Trailhead 8.1 easy to moderate miles with shuttle. Option for short hike from Antioch to Glendale Parking 3.3 miles.Carpool cost is $7. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8:00 AM CT from the southwest parking lot of Landers Crossing (former OutletMall). For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Beth, text/call 928-782-5564 .
5.2 miles, 550 ft elevation change. Moderate. Savage Gulf West Trailhead (Greeter Falls), 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont, TN. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in the natural area, Big Bluffs Overlook. From Big Bluff Overlook we will see two panoramic vistas. To the left Big Creek Gulf stretches into the distance. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas fee is $7. Depart 8:00 am CDST from Central Baptist Church SE parking lot. For more information and to register for the hike contact Cheryl Heckler at (931) 200-7436 or email to thehecklers@charter.net.
CT North Chickamauga Section, Old Anderson Rd Trailhead, Lone Oak, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate miles in/out. Long Hike: 8 moderate miles. The trail follows the creek with cascades and a waterfall with rocky bluffs framing the trail. Bring water, lunch and snacks. Carpool gas fee is $7.00. Depart 8:00 am CDST from the Central Baptist Church, South Main St, Crossville, TN. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb, email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org
Friday, February 23. Percy Warner Park. Nashville, TN. 5.1 miles. We will hike the Mossy Ridge Trail beginning at the Deep Well Trailhead. Moderately challenging trail with several steep sections and gradual inclines. Hiking boots, hiking poles, and plenty of water are recommended. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger if carpooling at 9:15 a.m. or meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m. There are restrooms at the trailhead. If meeting at the trailhead or for additional information, contact David Hobbs at 803-634-3470.
February 14, Wednesday, 10:30 AM. Triple Creek Park, Gallatin. 3.5 miles. Easy. Paved. Bring your favorite valentine! Meet at the Gallatin Civic Center outer parking lot, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave.We will walk from the Civic Center into Triple Creek Park (.85m), then follow the park’s perimeter loop trail (1.80m) and return to the Civic Center (.85m). Mostly flat with one gentle uphill section. Restrooms at the Civic Center. Lunch to follow in downtown Gallatin if you so desire. Contact: Donna at 925-759-0518 or John at 925-759-0517.
EDWIN WARNER PARK – BURCH RESERVE In 2004, continuing the legacy of Luke Lea and brothers Percy and Edwin Warner, Friends of Warner Parks embraced an opportunity to acquire additional property to become park land. In partnership with Metro Parks and thanks to the generosity of the Lucius E. Burch III family and others, this extraordinary initiative significantly contributed to the ultimate addition of nearly 500 scenic acres to Edwin Warner Park. This land will provide protected natural habitats, undisturbed vistas and recreation opportunities for generations to come. The Burch Reserve is a unique and fragile natural area that has special regulations in place to protect it for generations to come. For this reason the Burch Reserve is open from Dawn to Dusk, and Dogs and Trail Running are prohibited.
Bill Hird will be the hike leader (wdhiker@yahoo.com). Please contact him if you plan on attending and where you will meet. For those in the Columbia/Spring Hill area, you can make your own plans to carpool from Tollgate Medical Plaza (1106 Elliston Way, Thompson’s Station) to Warner Park Burch Reserve.
