John Noel Trail
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Intermediate
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Sep 24, 2023 |
John Noel Trail
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Intermediate
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Sep 24, 2023 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Lots of recently cleared deadfall, but as spectacular as ever. Saw several folk enjoying it as well on a beautiful first full day of Autumn.
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Perimeter Trail
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Intermediate
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Fairview, TN
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Jun 1, 2019 |
Perimeter Trail
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Fairview, TN
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Intermediate
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Jun 1, 2019 |
Notes:
2.8 mi
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Dr Love and I checked out some of the inner loops around Lake Anna and the bluff before coming back on Stark Springs. Gorgeous day, lots of folk ou…
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Hidden Lake Ridge Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Pegram, TN
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May 27, 2019 |
Hidden Lake Ridge Loop
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Pegram, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 27, 2019 |
Notes:
2 mi — 1h 20m
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Also saw an unmarked spur trail that led to the eastern verge of the park that ends at a railroad track...watched a train go by from the bench there!
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Perimeter Trail
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Intermediate
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Fairview, TN
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Apr 21, 2019 |
Perimeter Trail
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Fairview, TN
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Intermediate
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Apr 21, 2019 |
Notes:
3.7 mi — 2h 40m
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Did part of the Perimeter connecting out to Bluff trail, finished on the Loblolly loop. A nice, not too difficult loop. Saw a snake and a lizard ou…
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John Noel Trail
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Intermediate
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Apr 21, 2019 |
John Noel Trail
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Intermediate
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Apr 21, 2019 |
Notes:
1 mi — 1h 0m
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Earth Day. What a great time to be at John Noel! Lots of mayapple, trilliums, celandine and phlox. Fun as always!
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Colditz Cove Trail
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Intermediate
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Jamestown, TN
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Mar 29, 2019 |
Colditz Cove Trail
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Jamestown, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 29, 2019 |
Notes:
1.5 mi — 2h 20m
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Overlook Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jamestown, TN
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Mar 29, 2019 |
Overlook Trail
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Jamestown, TN
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Easy/Intermediate
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Mar 29, 2019 |
Notes:
1.8 mi — 2h 45m
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Bluff Overlook Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Bluff Overlook Trail
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Notes:
0.9 mi — 45m
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Nice day, but some skeezy characters up top playing gangsta rap LOUD. Fortunately they didn't stay long and I got to enjoy the view in peace.
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Lower Loop Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Lower Loop Trail
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Easy/Intermediate
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Notes:
9 mi — 30m
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Pleasant if not terribly distinguished area in the afternoon might be a great birding site in early morning.
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Connector Trail
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Easy
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Connector Trail
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Easy
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Notes:
0.2 mi — 10m
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Provides connection between the two Gossett loops. The westernmost path has a set of placards identifying various trees, and a bench on which to rest.
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Upper Loop Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Upper Loop Trail
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Kingston Springs, TN
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Easy/Intermediate
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Notes:
1 mi — 30m
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Nice enough path but the inner loop, not noted on this site yet, was a pleasant surprise me. No wildflowers of note, but a bit of a diversion.
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John Noel Trail
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Intermediate
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Mar 20, 2019 |
John Noel Trail
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 20, 2019 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Not much blooming yet but judging from the greenery the Trout Lilies will be awesome and there will be no shortage of trilliums. Another few days...
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Garrison Creek Trail
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Intermediate
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Mar 17, 2019 |
Garrison Creek Trail
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 17, 2019 |
Notes:
3.4 mi — 2h 45m
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Gorgeous day, lots of trilliums about to bloom, nice lunch, s good time was had by all.
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Montgomery Bell Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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White Bluff, TN
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Mar 10, 2019 |
Montgomery Bell Trail
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White Bluff, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 10, 2019 |
Notes:
3.2 mi — 3h 45m
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The walk from the Gatehouse to Wildcat Hollow Shelter is one of the unsung gems of this park. It's a bit rough at first but the Hollow is worth it!
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Big East Fork Reserve Trail
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Intermediate
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Fairview, TN
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Mar 2, 2019 |
Big East Fork Reserve Trail
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Fairview, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 2, 2019 |
Notes:
2.5 mi — 3h 15m
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A pleasant if chilly day spent on the outer perimeter of Timberland Park. What a wonderful place! The new Big East Fork trail is splendid.
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Horseshoe Trail
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Intermediate
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Fairview, TN
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Jul 11, 2017 |
Horseshoe Trail
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Fairview, TN
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Intermediate
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Jul 11, 2017 |
Notes:
1.2 mi — 45m
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John Noel Trail
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Intermediate
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Mar 28, 2017 |
John Noel Trail
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Bon Aqua Junction, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 28, 2017 |
Notes:
1.1 mi — 40m
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John Noel is always wonderful, but on this trip the Trout Lilies were really blooming like mad. Wow!
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Perimeter Trail
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Intermediate
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Fairview, TN
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Nov 27, 2015 |
Perimeter Trail
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Fairview, TN
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Intermediate
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Nov 27, 2015 |
Notes:
4.3 mi — 3h 0m
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First time for a complete walk around the Perimeter and I was pleasantly surprised. If you're in Fairview, a stop at Bowie Nature Park is a MUST.
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