Tennessee Trails Association

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Old Stone Fort Hike – Garrison Road and Nature Trails

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December 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sunday, December 15 – Old Stone Fort State Park Hike. 2.5 miles rated easy. This hike precedes the Murfreesboro-Highland Rim Chapters Christmas Party & Potluck at the Ada Wright Center in Manchester. We will meet at 1:00 pm at the Old Stone Fort picnic pavilion. We will walk across the Duck River historic pedestrian bridge to the campground and hike the Garrison Road loop and then the Nature Trail. We will enjoy views of the Duck River, Blue Hole Falls and Big Falls. This hike also features the Arboretum, funded by a TTA Evan Means Grant. Please register for the hike with Joan Hartvigsen at 931-636-2914 or jhartvigs@comcast.net.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-636-2914

Hike Change – Cumberland Trail – Pot Point Loop is now Snoopers Rock to the Natural Bridge – Prentice Cooper State Forest

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December 7 All day

Saturday, December 7 – Hike Change – Pot Point Loop hike is now: Prentice Cooper State Forest. Snoopers Rock to the Natural Bridge. 6.2 miles out and back plus optional 1.4 miles out and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow trail and is rated moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. We will first visit Snoopers Rock, a large, wide-open outcrop overlooking the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River. Raccoon Mountain is on the far side of the river. Then we will hike a section of the Cumberland Trail Pot Point Loop clockwise to the Natural Bridge. Along the way we will enjoy views of the Tennessee River. We will walk along the Natural Bridge and hike down to the base of the Natural Bridge using steep accesses found on both ends of the stone span. On our way back we can take the Ritchie Hollow Trail to visit Blowing Wind Falls. We will meet at 9:00 am Central Time at the Snoopers Rock trailhead inside Prentice Cooper State Forest. The trailhead is about 6.4 miles past the entrance to the state forest. Bring lunch, water and wear sturdy hiking boots. There will be a carpool from Murfreesboro. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

Greeter Falls Hike

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December 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday, December 14 – Greeter Falls Hike, Savage Gulf West Trailhead.  550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont. TN.   Greeter Falls Trail, Greeter Trail, Blue Hole Trail.  About 4 miles total.  Moderate due to rough footing.   This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls, and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in Savage Gulf State Natural Areas, Big Bluff Overlook.  This overlook, our lunch spot, provides an open view down Big Creek Gulf.  Bring water, lunch and hiking sticks.  Please register with Cindy Watson, (931)247-1459 or cgrwatson@gmail.com.  We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am CST.

John Litton Loop, Big South Fork NRA, ONEIDA, TN

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December 21 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

The John Litton loop is about a 6 mile long moderate hike with some small waterfalls and some rock formations along the way. The trail is named for John Litton who settled in the area around 1900 and his dwelling and outbuildings are still standing. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart from the Crossville Cracker Barrel Southeast rear parking lot at 8:00 am CT. Carpool cost $6. To register contact Cheryl Heckler at (931) 200-7436 or email to thehecklers@charter.net.

Cheryl Heckler, text/or call 931-200-7436.

Beaman Park Hike

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November 16 @ 9:00 am

If you wish to carpool to Beaman Park, we will plan to meet at 8:00 a.m. at Tollgate Medical Plaza (1106 Elliston Way, Thompson’s Station, TN). Otherwise we will meet at the Nature Center at Beaman Park at 9:00 a.m.

Our hike leaders are Frances & Greg Scott: gs1985@charter.net. They have hiked this area many times and have planned a moderate 3.0-3.5 mile hike. Please contact them and let them know where you will meet.

We will plan on having lunch after the hike.

Beaman Park (5911 Old Hickory Blvd, Ashland City, TN) is an environmental education and recreation facility of the Nashville Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The nature center is a place where people and nature come together.

NATURE CENTER:

Serves as a jump-off point for exploring more than 2300 acres of Nashville’s premier state natural area Beaman Park.

Offers a wide range of environmental education programs, school field trips, educator training workshops, outdoor recreation programs, and other special activities for people of all ages.

Is a natural history and education reference center for individuals and groups.

Promotes and exhibits Western Highland Rim native plant landscaping.

Highlights: Public restroom · Dogs allowed 

Radnor Lake State Park

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October 31 @ 9:00 am

Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acres nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. We are planning on hiking the Lake Trail/South Lake Trail to view the changing colors of autumn.  Moderate hiking.  Given the location, we will have plenty of places for lunch.

If the Columbia/Spring Hill members want to meet at the Spring Hill McDonald’s at 8 a.m., just let me know; otherwise we will plan to meet at the Radnor Lake Nature Center at 9 a.m. 

No pets are allowed on the Radnor Lake trails, only on the concrete bike path.  Hoping to see some of you at the Tennessee Trails Assn Annual Meeting this weekend (October 25-27, 2024).

Jane Coffey Hike Leader: jecoffey0644@gmail.com

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