Nashville, TN – On Saturday, June 1st, 2019, Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day with free guided hikes at all 56 state parks. Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park will be holding hikes led by park rangers.
This will be the third of the state parks’ signature hikes this year, following First Day Hikes in January and Spring Hikes in March. Thus far, 4,787 park visitors have participated in the hikes.
“This is an opportunity for people to feel connected to nature and to learn about a Tennessee State Park at the same time with the guidance of a park ranger,” said Anne Marshall, acting deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
“Whether you’re interested in a park’s history, seeing incredible views or taking a challenging trek, our parks give everyone that feeling that you can’t get anywhere else,” Marshall stated.
The American Hiking Society designates the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day as a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Last year, 108,947 people participated in 1,203 events across 50 states.
Tennessee State Parks are offering a variety of ranger led hikes, night hikes, history hikes, nature hikes or trail clean-up hikes. With more than 1,000 miles of trails, ranging from easy paved trails to rugged backcountry trails to scenic waterways, the state parks have something for everyone.
Dunbar Cave State Park
National Trails Day Hike
Date: June 1st
Time: 9:00 AM – ?
Meet Ranger Adam Neblett at the Visitor Center for a hike to celebrate National Trails Day.
Meet at: Visitor Center
Pricing: Free
Registration available online.
For more information call Park Ranger Adam Neblett at 931.648.5526 or by email adam.neblett@tn.gov
Port Royal State Historic Park
National Trails Day Hike
Date: June 1st
Time: 2:00pm – ?
Join Ranger John Ball for a hike to celebrate National Trails Day!
Meet at: Parking Lot
Pricing: Free
Registration available online.
For more information call Park Ranger John Ball at 931.648.5526 or email John.Ball@tn.gov
For more information about the Tennessee State Park hikes visit: www.tnstateparks.com/about/special-events/national-trails-day-hikes
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
