What we’re about
This meetup group is designed for people who enjoy hiking, caving, camping, backpacking, and spending quality time in the outdoors. Our group name only suggests where we we begin---because we routinely explore parts of Eastern Tennessee, North Georgia, South Central Kentucky, North Alabama, and have embarked on occasional events further from home. We're even thinking of hiking Mount Saint Helens with a profession geologist. Events primarily consist of hikes, but we do have the occasional non-hiking activities such as biking Cades Cove on Wednesdays, scuba diving, repelling, whitewater kayaking, river kayaking, simple walking and social events. If anyone wants to participate in any other activates just let us know. We have a pretty active calendar, with many events from which to choose. We plan to expand our horizons and have plenty of activities for everyone, beginner and seasoned explorer, alike!
We have a Facebook page where members may post, show, and discuss their experiences easily with friends and family who are not members of THG. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TenneseeHiking/
Membership is free. However, we appreciate a $5 donation upon joining, and once a year, to cover the continuing cost of gear, etc., used expressly for the safety of our members.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bird Hike on "National Go Birding Day" - Long Hunter State ParkDeer Trail, Nashville, TN
* To register for this event, please go ahead and RSVP here on Meetup, but you must also sign up on the park's event page at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/long-hunter/#/?event=national-go-birding-day-hikeMeeting Time: 11:30 AM
Meeting Place: Deer Trail traihead beside the Visitor Center parking lot
Estimated Time: 90 minutes
Program Leader: Ranger LeslieIt's National Go Birding Day! Join Ranger Leslie for a slow stroll around the Deer Trail to look for warblers and other returning migrants. Don't forget your binoculars and your favorite bird field guide.
This one-mile loop trail is considered easy. Water, sun protection, and insect repellent recommended.
No pets, please.
* Note: This park is limited to the first 12 who sign up on the park website. I'm posting here to give Meetup members first dibs. Once the hike is full, the park website will say "Sold Out" and will not allow anymore signups. Thank you!
Directions To Deer Trail:
Enter Long Hunter State Park at the main park entrance (2910 Hobson Pike) and then take the first right and proceed to Visitor Center parking lot. The trailhead for the Deer Trail is at the back corner of the parking lot.
