Let's Explore: Henry Horton State Park - Spring Hike!

Tennessee State Parks have a bit of a tradition of offering free ranger led First Day Hikes at many State Parks. I've chosen to attend a First Day of Spring Hike at Henry Horton State Park!

About the event:
It's time again for the annual Spring Hike! Welcome the new season at Henry Horton by hiking alongside a ranger on our Greenway trail. See the wonderful changes that come with spring around our park.

This hike will be along our beautiful greenway. The hike will be on Saturday, March 21st at 9AM. The hike will meet at the Visitor's Center parking lot, near the trailhead. The hike is expected to last 1 hour, but there may be some variation in time based on the group's speed.
The hike will be about 1.5-miles on a completely paved trail.

Please read the Essential Eligibility Criteria Document or contact the host for more information about accessibility of the trail. Guests should be prepared by wearing comfortable hiking clothes and closed-toed active shoes that are able to get dirty. Please bring water, bug spray, and snacks or medications as needed.

This hike is open to everyone, including any leased dogs.

Meeting Point: Visitor Center parking lot
LET'S MEET AT 8:15 AM and bring your own coffee and snacks to chat before the hike.
Hike times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hosted by Ranger Raelynn Webber (Brittany.weber@tn.gov)

REGISTER for FREE here:
https://reserve.tnstateparks.com/register/spring-hike--2-miles-9am032126
As of 2/22 @ 4pm - 23 tickets were left.

About the Park from the web:
"Henry Horton State Park was constructed in the 1960s on the estate of the former governor of Tennessee, Henry Horton. The park is located on the shores of the historic Duck River, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Remnants of a mill and bridge operated and used by the family of Horton’s spouse for over a century may be seen today on the Wilhoite Mill Trail.

The park offers several lodging options, including a lodge, eight cabins, 56 RV campsites, 10 tent campsites, nine primitive campsites, and three backcountry campsites. There are also three group campsites available. The Restaurant and Lounge at Henry Horton are a destination for travelers and locals."
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/henry-horton
It is approximately 1 hour from Nashville.

About the Trail from the web:
"Hickory Ridge Loop Trail - 1.50 Miles Easy Orange Blaze
The trail showcases some of the park’s most different ecosystems, sinkholes, and cedar glades. Both are places of rich diversity and contain plants and animals that are not found in any other type of landscape."
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/henry-horton-hiking

LOCATION:
4201 Nashville Hwy
Lewisburg, TN 37091