What we’re about
Meet others in Nashville, middle Tennessee, and beyond, interested in backpacking. At regular monthly Zoom meetings, we discuss trails, equipment, tents, hammocks, packs, stoves, cameras and photography, clothing, weather, wildlife, first aid, food, recipes, etc., and find fellow hikers to go backpacking with. Our backpacking trips are multi-day events that require a great deal of work by hike organizers. PLEASE RSVP WITH INTEGRITY; if you can't do that, this might not be the Meetup group for you.
Most of our trips are open to all members on a first-come basis. However, there will be events that are attendance-selective based on difficulty, experience required, past participation in related or similar events, etc. This will be at the discretion of the specific event organizer.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Burch Reserve Trail Evening HikeBurch Reserve Trailhead, Nashville, TN
Looking to get in better shape for backpacking? Missing the Backpacker Meetup group but don't have time for a trip? Then join us for a 3.0 mile hike in Edwin Warner Park!
This moderate hike typically takes about an hour with the pace set by the group. No one is left behind.
Alltrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/burch-reserve-trail?sh=rwslffWater, snacks, and appropriate layers for the weather are recommended.
We will start from the parking lot of the Burch Reserve Trail. This park is easy to access at the intersection of Highway 100 and Old Hickory Boulevard and offers paved parking. Please give yourself enough time to find parking and get to the trailhead – we will start promptly to respect everyone's time. Message me if you're running late!
I will keep an eye on the weather and may cancel for rain, thunderstorms, or windy conditions.
Dogs are not allowed on the Burch Reserve Trail, so please leave them at home.