moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the
Perimeter Trail clockwise past KA Point to a secondary trail to Brakefield Road and back to the
Lake Cheston parking lot. We will have lunch at King’s Farm. This hike features beautiful
overlooks, interesting geological features and deciduous forests. Meet at the Lake Cheston parking
lot at 7:30 am CT. Directions: on the University of the South Domain, turn on University Avenue
onto Texas Avenue. Continue onto Brakefield Road. Turn left on Crosby Lane and follow the road
to the end and the parking lot. Bring snacks, lunch and water. For carpool information from
Murfreesboro or to register, contact Sara Pollard at 615- 714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Thursday, Nov 21 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Jamestown.
7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change and length. Joint hike with the
Nashville and Highland Rim chapters. We’ll descend to the banks of Massey Branch and Rock
Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. This trail shares
the John Muir and Sheltowee Trace trails. Meet at the trailhead to start the hike at 9:15 am Central
Time. Register with hike leader Mark Hubbard for details and updates at midtn@hiker.net or 615-
669-3221. Bring plenty of water, lunch and hiking poles are recommended. See information under
the Highland Rim chapter if interested in camping at Bandy Creek Campground or to hike the
Twin Arches loop on Friday. For carpool information from Murfreesboro, contact Sara Pollard at
615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Friday, Nov 29 – After Thanksgiving Day Hike – Old Stone Fort Archaeological Park.
Manchester. 4 miles rated moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Joint hike with
Highland Rim Chapter. Join us for our annual family-friendly after Thanksgiving Day hike. We
will hike the Forks of the River Trail, the Backbone Ridge Loop Trail, and the Moat Trail. We’ll
see Blue Hole Falls, Big Falls, and Step Falls. Our hike will be along the Duck River and the Little
Duck River. Pack a picnic lunch to eat at a picnic table in the park after the hike. Meet at the
museum at 9:00 am CT. After our picnic lunch we can hike the park’s newest trails, the Chumbley
Woods and Eagle Trails, total mileage 1.65 miles. Bring lunch and water. For carpool
information from Murfreesboro or to register, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or
sarabpollard@gmail.com
DECEMBER 2024
On Sunday December 15, 2024 the Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Chapters will hold a joint Christmas Party! From 2:00 to 7:30 pm, we will gather at the conveniently located Ada Wright Center in Fred Deadman Park, 328 N Woodland Street, Manchester (map). The Ada Wright Center is located next to the Little Duck River Greenway, a paved walking trail that offers an opportunity to take a stroll. Also, Joan Hartvigsen will lead a 2.5-mile hike in nearby Old Stone Fort State Park from the Picnic Pavilion starting at 1 pm CST.
We will open the Ada Wright Center at 2:00 pm to start decorating and enjoy some games and holiday cheer. We’ll plan to eat dinner at 5:00 pm. Each person should bring one potluck meal item (appetizer/salad/main dish) and one dessert item. Hot cider, hot chocolate, sodas, tea and coffee will be provided. For cookies, we’ll have boxes for a cookie exchange.
We’ll provide red plastic tablecloths for the rectangular tables; however, bring table decorations–we’ll vote on the most festive table!
If anyone has a musical instrument, bring it to accompany a round of Christmas songs. Otherwise, we’ll tell trail stories… this group has some great ones!
There is lots of space so bring your spouse and/or friends. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Conley: cgconley9@gmail.com.
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