TNPS Field Trip: Short Springs Natural Area
Schedule
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Short Springs State Natural Area | Tullahoma, TN
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Description: This is a 3-mile hike that is rated moderate, there is a stream crossing so please wear footwear that is waterproof or water resistant. Bring your hiking poles because there is a steep decent down to the wildflower section and a steep ascent back up the same way. Trout lily, Virginia bluebells, Jack-in-the -pulpit (on the right side on the steep decent), dwarf larkspur, dutchman’s breeches, large-flowered trillium, southern red trillium (on the left side of the steep descent.) There are two state-listed endangered species, Nestronia and broad-leaved bunchflower.Meeting Place/Time: Costco in Murfreesboro 1525 Beasie Rd. Meet near the Costco gas station at 10:00 AM Central. There is very limited parking so we will need to carpool and leave most of the cars in the Costco parking lot. Please be willing to share with riders in your car. We will take the cars that hold the most people.
Hike location: 200 Short Springs Rd., Tullahoma. Arrive at 10:50 AM Central. Please carpool.
Registration: Online registration is provided for this field trip. To register and reserve a spot, select the following link and provide your contact information to obtain ticket(s). There is a limit of 12 participants.
https://tnps.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F14188
Facilities: Unknown, be sure to use the facilities in Costco, hence bring your Costco card if you have one.
Lunch: There’s a nice and simple menu at the meat and three close to Old Stone Fort on the right side just before the Old Stone Fort entrance. The restaurant is Stone Fort Restaurant it’s very casual and the prices are low.
Leader: Laurie Bruno, 615-415-8595 please leave a detailed message. Note that I will likely not have cell service within 15 miles from the park on the day of the hike.
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Short Springs State Natural Area, Tullahoma, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
