Urban Hike - 5 mile trek with Cara Alexander, Park Ranger, Bicentennial Mall
- February 23 · 10:45 AM
See downtown Nashville and its landmarks on foot and up close! Tennessee Hiking Group's urban hikes have become a popular trek for beginners and expert hikers alike. This is a wonderful opportunity for first-time visitors the see Music City!
This is a special edition of Tennessee Hiking Group's popular Wednesday Night Urban Hike. Cara Alexander, Park Ranger, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, will join us and provide a walking tour of the Mall, as well as some history of Germantown.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m. SHARP (unless we have a good reason to wait)
Distance: ~ 5 miles
Hike Time: 2 hours
Rating: Moderate
Join Tennessee Hiking Group and NHM for a walk through Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, into Germantown, back through Bicentennial Mall, past the State Capitol (via 240 steps), through downtown, past the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, across the Cumberland River via the Shelby Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, past LP Field, then back to Bicentennial Mall.
This "Hike" is for beginners and experienced hikers, alike. We will take it easy on this walk. No one is left alone, and there are no expectations...we do this for fellowship, exercise, and fun.
All are welcome to stay and enjoy lunch at Farmer's Market, after the hike.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear, and bring some water. See downtown Nashville up close, stop the world from spinning in Bicentennial Mall, and ring the State Capitol Liberty Bell (it is loud and fun!). The privilege of ringing the bell goes to the first lady who reaches it, and who is hiking this hike for the first time.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Questions? Call Frank [masked]).
Running late? Please call, or text, Frank.
Can't make it? Please be courteous and change your RSVP as early as possible! Call Frank if it is a last minute change.
Posted times are departure times. We will leave on time unless we have a compelling reason to wait a few minutes longer.
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Martha H
That was my first introduction to Nashville. Couldn't have picked a better way to acclimate myself to the city and with great company!
February 24
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Cynthia Stannard
sorry,I thougt I would be over this flu,and hope springs eternal. Hopefully next time.
February 23
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Jme
Unfortunately, I'm not able to attend this am. Going to miss this awesome historical hike, lunch @ Bella Nashville, and dessert & organic coffee @ Buttercake Babe Coffee Cafe. Have fun happy hikers!
February 23
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Laura
I am so bummed; I have to cancel. I'm in the homestretch for a big move and when I saw that the first mile could take 2 hrs, due to the awesome tour, I realized I didn't have enough time to really enjoy the experience. I hope you all have fun!
February 22
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Karen
i'm pretty new in Nashville, anyone going from Antioch??? i'm afraid to get lost :S
February 21
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Richard Pelych
Karen, Mary? Would meeting at the Nippers Corner Kroeger work for both of you?
February 22
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Linda Jameson
sorry but must cancel out way too much on the weekend to do list - next time!
February 21
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Frank Will
Come on, out of roughly 150 on the "GO" list, SOMEONE is coming from Antioch! Go get Karen!
February 21
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Frank Will
This is a link to the Google Map of the hike. Points A-F are the tour led by Cara Alexandra. G-X mark the rest of the Urban Hike.
Please print a copy, and bring it with you, in the event you become separated from the group.1 · February 21
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Kelly Stewart
Arlene, great question, and one that's answered above just under the James Roberson Parkway address.
February 21
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Frank Will
Arlene - the Amphitheater is at the south end of Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park. There is parking all along the streets bordering the Park, and there is a parking lot to the east of the Amphitheater, on the north side of Harrison Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues. Here is a Google Map link showing the Amphitheater, parking, and Farmer's Market: http://goo.gl/maps/Vm...
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Frank Will
We will meet at the amphitheater, and essentially divide the event into two segments: 1. Bicentennial Mall/Germantown, and; 2. The remainder of the traditional Urban Hike.
Part 1 will officially end when we all arrive back at the amphitheater.
Those wishing to continue on the Urban Hike may follow me through downtown Nashville for an additional 4 miles.
The food court at Farmers Market will be open for lunch.
At this writing, the joint attendance between THG and NHM, is at 112. This should be quite an event! See you there!February 11
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joceline lemaire
I now have to go out of town and must cancel my reservation. I am sorry to miss this hike and hope to participate again soon.
February 6
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Vickie
It looks like this is going to be a very large group (LOL). Why is this down twice?
February 6
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Kelly Stewart
It's a shared event between Nashville Hiking Meetup and Tennessee Hiking Group.
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Jme
Can't wait, what an awesome urban hike! I'll be early for an amazing Organic Fair Trade JUST LOVE COFFEE @ Nashville Farmer's Market Buttercake Babe Coffee Cafe, & Jalisco omelette from El Burrito. My favorite NFM breakfast! Yummers.
February 1
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Frank Will
If your dog is well-behaved around a crowd of people, then bring him. Must be on a leash.
January 31
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62 attended
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Emma Brewer +1
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Anne Townson +2
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Ned +1
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sherrie
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James Q
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Natalie +1
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AnnMarie Cuevas
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Erika Hoffman
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Matt
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Louie L +1
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Beth L +1
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Terri +1
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