Tennessee Trails Association

Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.

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Rock Creek Loop

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November 21 @ 9:15 am – 3:00 pm

Thursday, November 21  – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles – moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the John Muir and Sheltowee Trace trails. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:15 AM CST step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for rugged trail; you may want to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and hiking poles. Register with Mark for details and updates: midtn@tnhiker.net (615) 669-3221. Some hikers will stay in the area and hike Twin Arches on Saturday, including those camping on the A loop at Bandy Creek Campground. Please contact Joan Hartvigsen at jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for location information and make your own reservations.

Mark Hubbard

615-669-3221

Sewanee Perimeter Trail

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November 16 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday, November 16 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN,  14 miles. Moderate.  Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter.  We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise pass KA Point to a secondary trail leading to Brakefield Road and back to Lake Cheston Parking lot.  Bring water, snacks and lunch.  We will enjoy our lunch at King’s Farm.  Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.  This hike features overlooks, interesting geological features and plenty of upland deciduous forests.  We will meet at Lake Cheston parking lot at 7:30 am CST.  Directions:  on the University of the South Domain, Turn off University Avenue onto Texas Avenue.  Continue onto Brakefield Road.  Turn left onto Crosby Lane and follow the road to the end and the parking lot. 

Joan Hartvigsen

931-636-2914

Cloudland Canyon

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November 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday, November 9 –  Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, Georgia.  7 miles. Moderate.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 am CST.  We will hike the Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail and West Rim Loop Trail.  Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.  Cloudland Canyon straddles a thousand-foot-deep gorge cut into the mountains by the combined waters of Bear and Daniel Creeks.  This 4,388 acre state park includes rugged canyons, dense forests, cascades, waterfalls and amazing overlooks.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-962-0811

Triple Creek Park Greenway

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September 25 @ 9:30 am

Wednesday, September 25. Triple Creek Park. 4 miles. Easy.  9:30 AM at Triple Creek Park US 31E at Champion Dr., Gallatin.  Meet at the “Miracle Park” Playground parking lot in Triple Creek Park, a short distance north from the playground trailhead along Champion Drive and Touchdown Drive.  We will walk from the playground trailhead along Champion Drive back to the park entrance and continue from there along the Town Creek Greenway to the College Street parking lot returning back to the trailhead from there on the same route.  Dogs are welcome.  For more information, contact John Thomas at 925-759-0517 or Donna at 925-759-0518.

Donna Thomas

(925) 759-0518

John Thomas

(925) 759-0517

McGregor Park to Fort Defiance – 2.7 Miles, Easy

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October 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to the Fort’s Museum. There are vistas overlooking downtown Clarksville and Civil War cannons along the way. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The museum has bathrooms, exhibits and a short video. We can eat lunch after the hike at Wendy’s. Hike will commence at 9 am CT at McGregor Park Cumberland Riverwalk Pavilion. This is where the flags are. There are bathrooms at the Pavilion.

Hike Leader – Carol Segura 931 326 9110

Bledsoe Creek State Park

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October 8 @ 10:00 am

Tuesday, October 8 – Bledsoe Creek State Park.  We will hike the High Ridge trail and descend to the Shoreline trail.  3 miles, moderate difficulty.  Meet at Park Headquarters at 10:00 AM.  Contact George Palma  916-704-2064 or xcmtb1947@gmail.com

George Palma

916-704-2064

Bledsoe Creek State Park

400 Zieglers Fort Road
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
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