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- Night Hike to Frog Town - Couchville Lake Recreation AreaLong Hunter State Park, Hermitage, TN
* To register for this hike, please sign up 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=trip-to-frog-town-62925Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Meeting Place: Kiosk beside Couchville Lake
Hike Distance: 1 to 2 miles
Estimated Hike Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Hike Leader: Ranger LeslieIt's time for our annual trip to Frog Town! Many species of frogs make Long Hunter their home, and summer evenings are the ideal time to listen for their sounds.
Join Ranger Leslie for an easy one-mile stroll on the Couchville Lake Trail to learn about our frog species. We'll walk quietly and listen for their calls -- and perhaps even see a few. If the group is willing, we may also investigate an area known as Frog Town for its wide assortment of frog species.
Insect repellent is recommended, and feel free to bring a light source and camera as well.
No pets, please.
Note: We're posting this event here to give Meetup members first dibs. The hike is limited to the first 12 people who sign up on the park website. Once the event is full, the park website will say "Sold Out" and won't allow anymore signups. Thank you!
Directions:
Enter Long Hunter State Park at the main park entrance (2910 Hobson Pike) and then take the first left (which is the Couchville Lake Area) and proceed to the parking lot beside Couchville Lake.
