Tuesday, January 14 – No chapter meeting this month. Next meeting is Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm CT.
Saturday, January 25 – Marietta Poteet’s Annual Chilly Chili Hike. Sewanee. We will hike Shakerag Hollow on the Sewanee Perimeter trail and return on the Beckwith Point trail. The hike is about 3.5 miles rated easy, but there is a steep downhill at the beginning of the hike and a very short uphill at Green’s View. After the hike, we will go to Marietta’s house in Clifftops. Marietta will have chili, brownies, wine, beer and soft drinks. Feel free to add a side if you wish. If you do not want to hike, please let Marietta know. The home is in a gated community, and Marietta will have a gate code and directions for you. Please let Marietta know if you will attend at 615-476-8087 or nannietta@benlomand..
FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesday, February 5 – Lost Creek to Virgin Falls.7.5 miles in and out from Lost Creek to Virgin Falls rated moderate to strenuous due to several uphill climbs. Joint hike with the Plateau Chapter. The elevation gain is 1,564 ft. We will start the hike from the parking area off White’s Cave Road near Sparta across from where the trail begins. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information about carpooling from Murfreesboro or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Saturday-Sunday, February 8-9 – Cumberland Trail - Stinging Fork to Head of Sequatchie Backpack. This backpack will be considered strenuous with lots of elevation changes. It is 16.28 miles with an overnight at 8 miles at Soak Creek. There are many waterfalls and views on this section of the Cumberland trail. This is not a beginner's backpack. There will be a shuttle involved. For more information or to sign up contact Craig McBride 615-394-6121 or rutherfordvfd@gmail.com.
Tuesday, February 11 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Chapter member Joe Campbell will share his adventure hiking the Camino Frances, St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. He started his trip in September 2023 from Saint Jean Pied de Port, France to Santo Domingo, Spain. Then continued his trek in March-April 2024 from Santa Domingo to Santiago De Compostela, Spain. This was a total of 780 km or 484 miles. Of the 500,000 people who walked toward Santiago in 2024, approximately 160,000 walked the Camino Frances. This ancient pilgrim path is also known as The Way of St. James.
Thursday, February 13 – Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road. Sparta. 9.0 miles rated strenuous. Multi chapter hike with Highland Rim and Nashville. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for this hike and will have to maintain a pace to allow plenty of daylight. Virgin Falls State Natural Area is the most-visited state natural area in Tennessee with interesting scenery and features three beautiful waterfalls: Big Laurel Falls, Sheep Cave Falls and Virgin Falls. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information about carpooling from Murfreesboro or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
Saturday, February 15 - Moccasin Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail. Near Spring City. 8.0 miles rated strenuous. This will be an out and back on the south end of the new Piney River segment of the Cumberland Trail. Moccasin Creek flows into the Piney River. It is considered strenuous with lots of elevation changes. For more information or to sign up contact Craig McBride 615-394-6121 or rutherfordvfd@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 22 – John Ruth’s Breakfast and Hike. Henry Horton State Park. Chapel Hill. 5.8 miles rated moderate. Meet at John Ruth’s Campsite 14 for breakfast at 9:00 am CT and the hike begins at 10:00 am CT. For the hike, park at the hammock campground parking lot. The hike will begin on the Adeline Wilhoite River Trail, turn left and hike to the end. Then turn around and hike past the point from the start and to where it connects to the Adeline Wilhoite River Loop Trail. We’ll hike this trail to where it connects to the Wetland Trail and back to our starting point on the Adeline Wilhoite River Trail. Most of the trail travels along the Duck River and includes an observation tower and deck. If you are coming for breakfast, please RSVP to John Ruth at johnmruth@comcast.net by Monday, February 17. For more information or to sign up, contact John Ruth at johnmruth@comcast.net.
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