What we’re about
Welcome to OUTdoors Nashville - the Middle Tennessee LGBTQ adventuring club. Join us for hiking, backpacking, and camping through our local great big backyard.
OUTdoors Nashville is a judge-free Meetup open to all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels. Even though we are primarily a gay men's group, people of all identities, friends and allies are always welcome! If you have a four-legged friend that you would like to bring along feel free, provided they are on a leash, play well with others, and permitted based on location (not otherwise noted in the event’s description).
Adventuring with us starts with you, and probably the most exciting part about our group is that our outings are just as diverse as our members. Whether it’s leisurely day hikes around town, car camping at a state park, or multi-night backpacks in the mountains we strive to maintain an active year-round calendar. As always, if you have an idea for an event feel free to make a suggestion or contact us by email.
Thank you for your interest in joining! We look forward to meeting you, and hope to see you at our next OUTing!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Lilly trails on the Obed WSR & supper at Lilly Pad Brewery.Needs location
Time listed is Central, park is in Eastern
Join this spectacular hike, brew and food!
Hike along the astounding scenic areas up and along the bluffs of this protected natural area in the Obed Wild and Scenic River National Park.Meetup: Trailhead at upper parking NOT at the bridge. 10:45 Central.
Address: 1 Lilly Bluff Trail Head, Lancing, TN 37770Hike Distance 5+ miles
Hike Time 4+ hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Hike Leader: Bill Hennessee 615-305-6741
We expect to be on the trail by 10:45am CENTRAL. The park is in Eastern time.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the trail and brewery.Please RSVP with integrity--if you find you cannot come please say so.
There are 3 segments, feel free to do as little or much as you wish.
I plan to skip the third segment.
The actual trip leader will be Rustin who has done this with me many times.1. We'll go .4 miles to the Overlook.
2. Then 1.9 each way on the Point Trail stopping at spots to Oooo & Ahhh over the scenery PLUS an arch. We will have a light lunch/snacks.
This is the point where Clear Creek joins the Obed River.
3. Return to the Overlook and take the Bridge Trail down to the Climbers Trail to Lilly Bluffs.
Back up on the Bridge Trail passing two waterfalls on Melton Mill Creek.Return to our vehicles and drive 2 minutes down and over the bridge and up to the coolest brewery you will ever see. https://www.lillypadhopyardbrewery.com
920 Ridge Rd, Lancing TN
Fresh food, their own beer, plus wine, margaritas, soft drinks and ice cream.
Camping is available, contact the brewery for reservations.
There will probably be live music as well. If so I will add that later.Return home at your discretion
