This is an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration required – at which time you will receive start time. Please include your phone number and email when registering. Rain will cancel hike.
We will hike the White trail for a total of 6-6.5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 3 hours for this hike. Rain will cancel hike. Registration is required.
This is a 5.6 mile moderate hike in the forest. Along the way we will pass several lakes. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended. If it has rained there could be some mud. Registration is required.
This 4 mile hike covers moderate to rugged terrain with some wet lands, hills and a possible stream crossing. At the end of the hike, there is an option of an additional one mile loop. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes recommended. Bring water and snack. The Discovery Loop Trail includes part of the Nature Bluff Trail of the Chucalissa Indian Village. Rain will cancel the hike. Time Frame: 2.5 hours. Park at the Visitor’s Center and be sure to arrive in time to sign in. Restrooms are only open at the campground. Please register at which time you will receive start time.
Sewanee Perimeter Trail, The University of the South, Sewanee. 12 miles, moderate.
We will join Marietta Poteet and the Highland Rim Chapter for a hike on the Perimeter Trail which will be 12 miles in distance. We will meet at Lake Cheston and hike to the Water Tower Trail to hook up with the Perimeter Trail. We’ll have 9 miles on the Perimeter Trail, then weave in and out the Fire Lanes and the Parallel Trail. This is a great hike to the back of the Perimeter Trail which is not often used. The trail will be rated moderate but may be difficult due to the mileage.
Bring lunch/snacks, water, good hiking boots, and clothing appropriate to the weather. Option:
Shenanigans or Mountain Goat Market, or similar for post-hike nourishment will depend on when we finish up.
Contact Doug Burroughs at dougburroughs@tennessee.usa.com or (615) 587-0085 (please leave a message) for more information and to register.
Be sure to register in case the schedule has to be changed. Updates to the information for this hike will also be posted here.
We will hike a 4 mile loop along the Wolf River in the woods and along a mile of boardwalk. The park is located at the end of Byhalia Road, 419 Johnson Park Drive. It is a lovely forest trail with some deep ravine crossings and several overviews of the Wolf River. We will park in the parking lot at the first stop sign. A nice restroom is available in the center of the park. Please register for start time and include your name and phone number or email.