Nashville Hiking Meetup

Come out for a moderate paced walk of Centennial Park and the Vanderbilt area. Distance will be 4 miles. Plenty of free parking near the Parthenon. Will meet near the front steps of the Parthenon (on the side next to the lake). **Canceled if actively raining**

Will rotate various routes that will be 4 miles each:
1. Centennial Park and Vanderbilt Area
2. Centennial Park and Hillsboro Village / Belcourt Theater
3. Centennial Park and Love Circle
(Love Circle includes a scenic overlook of downtown Nashville and will have approx. 250 ft of elevation change.)

Standard Notice, Disclaimer:
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.
All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.
By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: Edwin Warner Park Nature Center
Hike Distance: ~6 miles
Estimated Hike Time: ~2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate, Fast Paced (~3 mph/20 minutes per mile)
Hike Leader: Michael Hicks
Notes: Dogs on a leash okay (Park regs require no more than 6-ft leash - you may be ticketed if you fail to use a leash!) This hike will be a combination of the Edwin Warner Woods (Blue) trail and park roads. This is a moderately strenuous hike of 5 - 6 miles with more than 900' of elevation change (details on trail map). Headlamps/Flashlights will be necessary on this hike. Trail Map (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikerhicks/9800982115/)

Standard Notice, Disclaimer:
Meetup organizers/ leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for you own safety and well-being.
By signing up for this and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possible death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant-including you- at ant event.
All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.
By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of a claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

Meetup: I-40 exit 236 Home Depot: 955 S Hartman, Lebanon, Tn.
7:00am sharp Central time.
Travel Time 2.5 hours one way.
Hike Distance 6 miles
Hike Time 4+ hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Hike Leader: Bill[masked] voice/text

2nd Meetup/Regroup at Exit 300 Monterey at Citgo/Hardees at approx 8:15am.
We will go in caravan from Monterey taking Tn-62E and a short-cut along little used local roads to the parking lot at Lilly Bridge (which is also a river access for paddling.)

We expect to be on the trail by 9:30-9:45am Central. The park is in Eastern time.

Please RSVP with integrity--if you find you cannot come please say so.

Hike along the astounding scenic areas up and along the bluffs of this protected natural area at the Obed Wild and Scenic River.

We will go .4 miles on the Bridge Trail up to the top of the bluff onto Point Trail which is a there-and-back totaling 3.8 miles to the Point overlooking where Clear Creek joins the Obed River. We'll have lunch/light snack here.
We'll stop along the way at various spots to oooh-and-ahhhh over the views and the rock formations. Expect awesome scenery-bring the camera.
We'll head back to the Overlook at Lilly Bluff which offers a jaw-dropping views of Clear Creek; return downhill on the Bridge Trail to the Climbers Bluff and back to Lilly Bridge and parking lot.

NEXT we'll stop at Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery & Campgrounds for a an early supper and a brew or two before continuing to I-40 via Tn-62.

Please bring ample water, lunch and snacks. Dress appropriately with suitable footwear. Please be willing to drive your vehicle or be ready to offer your driver money to help pay for gas.
Kids: ask me. No dogs.

Please RSVP with integrity--if you find you cannot come please say so.

Standard Notice:
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

Please RSVP with integrity--if you find you cannot come please say so.

Bowie Nature Park in Fairview, west of Nashville, has 722 beautiful acres of forest, 17 miles of trails, 6 lakes, and several creeks. We will explore approximately 4.5-5 miles of trail on this moderate hike.

***Be aware there is a small creek crossing on the last half mile of this hike. While it is usually possible to cross without getting your feet wet, it is not a total sure thing!***

Meeting Time: 8:30 am, meet in the parking lot by the restrooms.
Estimated Hike Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Pets: Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Directions: From Nashville, Interstate 40 west, exit 182 on to Hwy 96 east to Fairview, west on Hwy 100, 1 mile on right. From Franklin, west on Hwy 96 to Hwy. 100 west to Fairview . From Memphis, Interstate 40 east, exit 182 on to Hwy 96 east to Hwy 100 west, 1 mile on right.

Standard Notice: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You alone are responsible for your safety and well-being. The organizers of this group, current and former members, cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant (including you) at any event. All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this meetup event against the organizers of this meetup group.