Friday, November 28 – 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 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 2025
Monday, December 8 —Murfreesboro Greenway Walk. 2.8 miles round trip rated easy. We will meet at 9:00 am to do an out and back greenway walk. Meet at the Barfield Road Trailhead, 1989 Barfield Road. For more information or to sign up, contact Lynn Rosser at email or text at 570-877-2150 or lynnmacrosser@gmail.com.
Friday, December 12 —Chapter Christmas Party. Friday evening 6:00-9:00 pm at Tony Jones’ home. The address is 1726 Splash Place. The chapter will provide ham, turkey, and beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. You MUST let us know if you plan to attend so the right amount of meat and beverages are purchased. Please RSVP by Monday, December 8 by email or text Lynn Rosser at 570-877-2150 or lynnmacrosser@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 13 — Barfield Crescent Park – Marshall Knob Loop. 2.65 miles rated moderate. Meet in front of Wilderness Station at 10:00 am. This rocky trail leads to the West Fork of the Stones River. Upon returning the trail becomes a .75-mile paved section. Bring water and snacks. For more information or to sign up, contact Jan Safavi at 615-390- 9146 or safavi.jan@gmail.com.
Thursday, December 18 — Cedars of Lebanon State Park – Hidden Springs Trail. 5 miles rated easy. This mostly shaded trail loop has little elevation change. The hike is through rock formations and thickets of cedar trees that thrive on thin soil. There’s the option of hiking the Cedar Forest Trail before leaving the park and it is 2 miles rated easy. Meet at the Hidden Springs trailhead at 9:00 am. Bring water and lunch to enjoy at a picnic table after the hike. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Thursday, December 25 — Head of the Crow State Park - Sherwood Day Loop and Pack Hollow Trail. Total mileage is 6.4 miles rated moderate. Enjoy Christmas morning hiking in Tennessee’s newest state park. This is a beautiful forest with overlooks into Lost Cove, bluffs and a natural bridge. Pack Hollow Trail is a new 2.8 mile out and back trail that offers awesome views. Bring water, lunch and hiking poles are recommended. Directions to trailhead: Take Exit 134 off Interstate 24 and turn left toward Sewanee for 3.1 miles. Turn left on Hwy 156 and continue for 8.5 miles. Turn right on Old CCC Road and continue 2 miles to the parking area located at the end of the road. Meet at the trailhead at 10:00 CT. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl Smith at 931- 580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com
Saturday, December 27— Cumberland Mountain State Park – Pioneer Trail. 5 miles rated moderate. The Pioneer Trail is a popular trail that goes along the banks of Byrd Creek and offers beautiful views of Byrd Lake. Hikers should be prepared for uneven terrain, roots and rocks. Bring snacks, plenty of water, and lunch. Meet at 10:00 am CT in the parking lot behind the restaurant. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl Smith at 931-580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com
JANUARY 2026
Thursday, January 1 — New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. The adage is what you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do all year long. The Bryant Grove Trail is an “out and back” flat, winding trail connecting the Couchville Lake area to the Bryant Grove Recreation Area and follows the shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. The trail crosses a wooden bridge above Bryant Grove Creek, where heron might be seen wading and feeding. If you don’t want to hike the entire 8 miles, there is a turn-around point halfway or a car shuttle can be set up to hike 4.0 miles. All chapters are invited to attend. We will meet at 9:30 am at the kiosk near the playground in the Couchville Lake area. We will enjoy lunch in the Bryant Grove Recreation Area. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615- 714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com .
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