Nashville Outdoors

Hiking in Middle Tennessee!

Tennesseans have been blessed when it comes to hiking adventures! With level lowlands in the west, hill country in the center and mountains in the east, Tennessee has numerous hiking opportunities.  A good hiking adventure can clean your mind, re-connect you to nature and provide a fresh outlook on the fast paced lives we lead. Hiking can mean a one hour trek through many local park trails, a weekend juant through the Cumberland Plateau or a month long adventure on the Appalachian Trail. Whatever your skill level is, Tennessee has the terrain and some excellent scenery to go with it. It all starts with that first step, so plan up, gear up & get out there and enjoy!

Hiking goes with Conservation like peanut butter goes with jelly. These Earth bound individuals get closer than most to our wonderful ecosystem and know first hand, the importance of conservation. I have met many Tennessee Hikers carrying more out of the woods than they carried in. That's why it's called the volunteer state. Not only do many of these hikers "leave no trace" when they trek through our parks, they are also known to remove non-native plants and volunteer to maintain trails and access roads. Most of them carry this respect for our planet in their everyday lives by recycling, driving greener cars and paying close attention to their carbon footprint.

The Nashville Hiking Meetup Group is one of the most active hiking clubs in Tennessee and possible the nation. Kelly Stewart, the organizer, started the group in 2006. He and his assistant organizers have  planned and organized over 624 events so far. As well as the many hiking adventures this group has had, the member base of over 2,820 hikers has also participated in numerous environmental clean ups and volunteered hundreds of hours to work at local parks. Great Job Kelly & Members! (website)