Chapter Hike Schedule

FEB 2019

Sat. Feb 23 - Virgin Falls - DeRossett, TN. 11 miles east of Sparta. 8 miles, strenuous. 900 foot elevation change. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. Tony Jones (Murfreesboro) and Marietta Poteet (Highland Rim) will lead this wonderful winter hike. We will pass three waterfalls: Big Laurel, Sheep Cave and Virgin Falls. Virgin Falls is a 110 foot awesome falls which flows out of one cave and then falls down into another cave. This hike is rated strenuous because of distance, rocky trail and elevation change. Please bring water, snacks, lunch, head lamp and hiking sticks as well as your camera. Wear sturdy hiking boots. There could be a possibility of ice in the winter. Ice makes for a beautiful hike but also adds danger to already unstable terrain, please be aware and prepared. ***Carpool times and trail head meeting times will be given upon registration. .  For more information, or to register, contact Tony Jones at tonjon1968@gmail.com or 615-397-4463

MAR 2019

Sat. Mar 2 - 

Sat. Mar 9 - 

Tue. Mar 12 - Chapter Meeting

Sat. Mar 16 - 

Sat. Mar 23 - Radnor Lake Nashville - 3.5 miles, moderate due to some steep slopes. Well maintained trail, with an opportunity to see wildlife. For more info of to sign up contact 615-943-8853 or jenzahn@ gmail.com

Fri.-Sun. Mar 29-31 - Mousetail Landing State Park Camp & Hike and Lady’s Bluffn TVA SWA Hike and  Rim Linden, TN.  Joint activity with Highland Rim Chapter.  We have reserved four campsites at Spring Creek Campground inside Mousetail Landing State Park Friday and Saturday nights. The campsites are along the Tennessee River (aka Kentucky Lake). Perhaps we will kayak in Kentucky Lake.  Friday we will hike the three mile Scenic Trail and the half mile Spring Creek Trail.  Friday night we will enjoy a Chili Dinner at our campsites. Saturday we are hiking the Eagle Point Trail, 7.5 lollipop loop, rated moderate and offers beautiful views of the Tennessee River.  Saturday night we can eat at nearby Parsons, TN or Linden, TN.  Sunday we are hiking the Lady’s Bluff Trail in the nearby TVA Small Wild Area.  This trail is 2.6 miles with moderate steep grades and spectacular views of the Tennessee River. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, 931-962-0811 or  jhartvigs@comcast.net for camping information.  More information soon.

APR 2019

Sat. Apr 6 -
Tue. Apr 9 - Chapter Meeting
Sat. Apr 13 - Edgar Evins Celebration of Spring

Fri. Apr 19 - GOOD FRIDAY HIKE TBA

Sat. Apr 27 - Big South Fork (Hikes TBA)---could be an overnight camping trip with a couple of hikes as well...to be determined)

27/28 Overnight Backpack Trip

MAY 2019

Sun. May 5 - (SUNDAY) Short Springs

Sat. May 11 - Hidden Lakes (Harpeth River State Park)

Tue. May 14 - Chapter Meeting
Fri.-Sun. May 17-19 - Annual Great Smoky Mountains Weekend

Sat. May 25 -

JUN 2019

Sat. Jun 1 - National Trails Day (Barfield Park Workday)

Sat. Jun 8 - Volunteer Day Loop (Long Hunter)
Tue. Jun 11 - Chapter Meeting
Sat. Jun 15 - 
Sat. Jun 22 -
Sat. Jun 29 -

OCT 2019
Fri.-Sun. Oct 18-20 TTA Annual Meeting

If you see errors, need to change something, or would like to add a hike:

Contact Jennifer Zahn at; Email -  jenzahn@gmail .com or 615-943-8853