Saturday, October 25 - Long Hunter State Park Volunteer Trail Day Loop. 4 miles rated easy. This hike leads into a mature oak and hickory forest, threading through rock cedar woods and along the rocky shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. Enjoy views from a hight bluff before reaching a quiet cove. Bring snacks and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Jan Safavi at 615-390-9146 or safavi.jan@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER 2025
Saturday, November 1 – Cumberland Trail – Mullens Cove Loop. Prentice Cooper State Forest. Approximately 9.8 miles rated moderately strenuous. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am Central Time. We will hike counterclockwise and have lunch or snacks at the Mullens Overlook. We will also be passing by Snooper’s Rock for a beautiful view of the Tennessee River Gorge. If colors are still on the trees that will be a nice treat. Hiking poles, sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring snacks/lunch and plenty of hydration.
For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl Smith at 931-580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com.
Thursday, November 6 – Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Amber’s Den Trail. 5.5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Plateau chapter. This through-hike requires a 2-mile shuttle. We will meet at the Virgin Falls trailhead to set up the shuttle. We will start the hike at Welch’s Point overlook and descend the mountain on a gravel/dirt road. We will stop by Amber’s Den overlook and hike back up the mountain via the Hemlock Trail. We arrive at Big Laurel Falls and have lunch enjoying the beautiful scenery of the falls. We’ll pass interesting boulders and views of the Caney Fork River. We’ll finish the hike at the Virgin Falls trailhead. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Tuesday, November 11 – No Chapter Meeting. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station where we have our chapter meetings is closed for Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 13 – Pickett State Park to Pogue Creek Canyon. Jamestown. 10.5 miles rated strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Highland Rim chapters.
This hike highlights spectacularly varied geologic features that include rock houses, arches, mesas, and one of the most picturesque small lakes in the state. Our route includes the Mesa Top, Upper Canyon, Moccasin Rock, Ridge, and Lake trails. We’ll meet at the Arch Lake picnic area in Pickett State Park. Our route will take us through the Picket State Forest to the Pogue Creek Canyon overlook and back. Brink snacks, plenty of water, and lunch. Hiking poles are recommended. For carpool information from Murfreesboro or to register, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
Saturday, November 15 - Trail Maintenance – Barfield Crescent Park. 9:00 am – 11:30 am CT. We will be working on the Rocky Path Trail. We'll be checking trail markers and removing encroaching vegetation. Volunteers may be tasked with using a drill and/or hand snips, loppers or grass whip. Outdoor Murfreesboro will provide the tools. Volunteers should dress for the weather, bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Boots are recommended. Work gloves are available, but if you have your own preferred pair of gloves, please bring them. Register here: https://outdoormurfreesboro.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=87672
Monday-Friday – November 17-21 - Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia Camping & Hiking Event. Reserve your accommodation at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. Options include tent, trailer campsites and 1-2 bedroom cottages. Park information: gastateparks.org/Vogel or 706-745-2628. Reservations: 800-864-7275.
Flexible hike itinerary:
Monday 11/17
Trahlyta Falls in Vogel State Park (1 mile)
Helton Creek Falls features two waterfalls along a short, easy hiking trail. (.4 miles)
Tuesday 11/18
Blood Mountain @ Neels Gap – 4.3 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the GA section of the AT.
Wednesday 11/19
Brasstown Bald Visitor Center & Recreation Area. The Visitor Center sits atop Georgia’s highest mountain at 4,784 feet above sea level. Its cloud-level observation deck offers stunning view of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. One can walk the half-mile Summit Trail or take a shuttle to the top.
Desoto Falls is two miles round trip with three waterfalls to enjoy.
Thursday 11/19 Waterfall options:
Dukes Creek Falls starts with a view and ends with a series of waterfalls and cascades. It is an easy 2.5 mile hike. Raven Cliff Falls flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below. The trail is a 4.9 out-and-back considered a moderately challenging route.
Friday 11/20 - Time to explore. Mercer Orchard in Blue Ridge is a fun stop on the drive home.
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
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