PWHAT  TRAIL RIDE SCHEDULE FOR 2010

IT’S TIME TO RIDE

Hello and welcome to another year of PWHAT trail rides.  Hopefully this year will be a better year with some decent trail riding weather. Last year wasn't a very good year and so far this winter has been the worst winter I have seen in my 20 years living in middle TN.

You will need to sign a release form [CLICK HERE] .
Please fill out this form and print it and bring it with you to the trail ride along with proof of Coggins

We now have a [Log Form] that you can download. Fill out this form, keep one for yourself and submit one to the PWHAT office. We are having some great prizes this year for the member who has trail ridden the most miles.  But you must keep track of of your miles and so will PWHAT.
Please note our approx. miles below next to each ride.

PLEASE NOTE:
ALL SUNDAY RIDES WILL START AT 1PM
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
ALL SATURDAY RIDES START AT 10AM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Are you interested in TWHBEA Trail riding programs? If so please click here
Are you interested in PWHAT TRAIL RIDE AND HIGH POINT CHALLENGE ? . If so please click here
 

Pending:  Don Templeton Fayetteville TN  , Lynnville Blue Creek Area TN [looking for a host in that area]
 
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March 20 Open Public Hunt Beech Grove TN  [LOG FORM]
Many came to this Open Hunt last year and had a great time. There is a fee and reservations need to be made so enough food will be ordered. We do ride faster then a normal trail ride, so you must be able to move off at a good clip, though staff will be available for those that go slower.
We HIGHLY recommend breast straps and safety helmets.
The terrain is very hilly and can be rocky.  


Reservations are required  More Info  [emails,  phone numbers etc]
If you can't open the flyer just email Patti
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March 27
 
Williamsport Lakes [LOG FORM]

From Columbia take hwy 50west/247 --15 miles pass thru Williamsport and going up hill turn right follow signs into to parking area at top of the hill.This is a great place to ride,  it is 12.8 miles of trails around lakes and ridges

Contact : Linda Grajewski
Home 931-840-6107, Cell 931-334-4399.
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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April 10 Percy Warner Park [Outside loop 8 miles] [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Nashville take 1-65 south to Old Hickory Blvd. (Hwy 254 west). Travel west for about 6 miles passing the Harpeth Hills golf course on the right. Shortly after the golf course turn right at the Warner Park Equestrian Center sign. Drive past the barns to park.
Agenda: Trail is mostly level and easy. If desired, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the ride.

Contact: Jane Pirolo 615-804-7688
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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April 24 Primm Springs  TN  [LOG FORM]- CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS

Directions:  Take Hwy 7 west past the Natchez Trace Parkway. You will turn left on Primm Ridge Road –Cty Hwy 950. (N. Baker road is on the right of Hwy 7 where you turn left onto Primridge Rd. (If you see Primm Springs Store you have gone about a block too far.) Take Primm Ridge Road till it dead ends and then turn right onto Primm Springs Rd. – Cty Hwy 963. Go a short distance and turn right on Tom Patton Rd. – this is a chirt road that leads to the parking area along the right side of this road just past the little cemetery and farm on the right.

Note: Primm Ridge Rd. also is called Dog Creek Rd. near the end but is still considered Cty Hwy 950. It is called Dog Creek Rd. where it comes out on Primm Springs Rd
Approx 13 miles.     

Contact: Steve Kenny 931-388-7547
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116

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May 1 Beechgrove TN  Derby Day Trail Ride  (ride time 1pm)

Trail ride at the Beech Grove Hunt Territory. This is a trail ride and not a hunt, pace will be slower.
Safety helmets are recommended. Breast straps a must. This is some very hilly land with beautiful views. Bring a covered dish and drink.  

Contact Patti Salmon [email]  [INFORMATION FLYER]
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May 8 Cordell Hull [Approx 10 miles-Host will decide] [LOG FORM]
DUE TO HIGH RIVER WATER  AND MASSIVE FLOODING THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Directions: From Nashville travel Interstate 40 east to the Carthage exit #258. Take TN #53 north and travel approx. four miles to US #70 east (right turn off 70). Travel #70 approx. 7.5 miles to US #53 Granville and Gainesboro direction left turn (this turn is in a curve and in front of a Post Office on right). Travel approx. 5.5 miles to Granville. Go through town and past a boat camping site. Have lunch and ride back the two hour ride to the trailers. Very level terrain.

Contact Tom Hall: 615-268-7723
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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May 22 Blackburn Farm-Lynchburg TN [Approx 12 miles-Host will decide] [LOG FORM]

From Shelbyville, take Hwy 82 south , make a right on to County Line Road, follow this road all the way up until it comes to a fork in the road, bare rt onto Womack Ridge road, parking is usually on the right in a pasture.

Contact Roger Blackburn 615-941-1096
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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May 29 Great Smokey Mountains Townsend- Overnite
Make own arrangements for campgrounds. Location to start to be determined
Contact: Jeanne Ramsey 615-390-2086
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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June 12 Laurel Hill- [Approx 10 miles-Host will decide] [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Hwy # 43 (Columbia to Lawrenceburg) turn right on hwy # 20 (between Shell and Sonic) about one mile #20 merges with #240, travel 20 / 240 until 20 and 240 divide, follow 240 which turns left for 10 miles, turn right on hwy #241 (there will be a gas station on left before the turn. Follow #241 one mile and turn left on VFW rd travel ˝ mile go right on Fennie Rd and travel one mile to trail head and parking.
Contact : Linda Grajewski Home 931-334-4399 or Cell 931-840-6107
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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June 19 AEDC Tullahoma- [Approx 10-15 miles-Host will decide] [LOG FORM]
THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Temps are calling for 97 w/ heat index near 118.
We will reschedule this ride for later in the season.


Directions: Hwy 41A south from Shelbyville to Tullahoma, follow thru Tullahoma, make a left onto Hwy 55, at the first light make a rt at South Anderson , go approx 8 miles and make a rt onto UTSI road, make your first left onto  North Shore Drive, go approx 1.5 miles and  look for wooden Saddle Club sign on the left  and follow gravel drive in to parking area.  
DUE TO HIGH TEMPS RIDE WILL START AT 9AM !!!!!!  PLEASE BE ON TIME!
I mean it.. I will leave without you !


Contact Patti Salmon 931-703-1721
psalmon@cafes.net,
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June 26 Stones River-Murfreesboro, TN [Approx 8 miles] [LOG FORM]
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE AT THE RIVER. Ride will be rescheduled if and when the trails have been repaired.

Directions: From Murfreesboro take Hwy. 840 east (toward Lebanon) and exit a #57, Sulphur Springs Rd. Turn west (left) on Sulphur Springs and go seven tenths of a mile and turn right on Buckeye Valley. Travel three miles to the East Fork Recreational Area and proceed to the parking area. Agenda: This ride will follow the river and will last approx. four hours. Bring a Saddlebag lunch to enjoy at the turnaround point. 
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July 10 Fountain Creek- [Duck River] - Culleoka TN  [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Nashville take I-65 south to exit #37 (Hwy. 373). Turn west toward Columbia, at the bottom of the exit ramp. Travel approx. four miles. After crossing the Fountain Creek Bridge, make a right turn on a narrow gravel road by the brown and yellow sign with Duck River Trail System emblazoned on it. The wide parking area is twenty yards further. Agenda: The trail is a nine mile loop near an old stone quarry. Plan on 2.5 hours to complete the loop.

Contact Steve Kenny
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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July 24 Natchez Trace-Garrison Creek Trail Head-Leipers Fork, TN [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Nashville take I-65 south to Hwy. 96. Turn right (west) and follow 96 to Natchez Trace Parkway. Turn south and go to the Garrison Creek staging area that has paved trailer parking,
restrooms and picnic tables. Agenda: Trail has creek and wooden bridge crossings, a tunnel,
and numerous changes in elevation. Bring a lunch to have atthe end of the ride.

Contact Tony Bowling
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Sept 11 Tony White/Silverman --Bethseda College Grove [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Lewisburg take 32A north through Chapel Hill. From Chapel Hill
Travel approx. six miles and turn left on Flat Creek Rd. Cross the railroad track
and travel about two and a half miles. Turn right on Giles Hill Rd. Follow
Giles Hill about one mile and turn left on Choctaw Rd. Overland Hill is the
second driveway on the right. The address is 6930 Choctaw Road.
Agenda: Trails are moderate with some elevation changes.

Tony White 931-359-7646
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Oct 2 McEwen Farm-Shady Grove, TN [Approx 10 miles-Host will decide] [LOG FORM]

Directions: From Columbia take Hwy 50 toward Centerville. Go through Williamsport and under the Natchez Trace Parkway. Cross the Duck River on the McEwen Bridge.  One mile after the bridge is the tiny settlement of Shady Grove. Turn right onto  Leatherwood Road and travel approx. one mile to the first house on the right. Agenda: The trail is over fairly easy terrain and involves a crossing of the Duck River. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair for an after-ride picnic under the magnificent
maples in the McEwen’s front yard.
Nancy McEwen 931-583-2367
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Oct 9 East Fork Stables-Oktoberfest  [LOG FORM]

3598 S York Hwy, Jamestown, TN Overnight or Day
Directions: From Interstate 40 in Tennessee, you will need to take Exit 317 (Crossville/Jamestown & Hwy. 127 Exit). Go north on Hwy. 127 for 28 miles. On the left. Event weekend- Meals available. Make campground, stalls and meal reservations with East Fork Stables. (800) 97-TRAIL eastforkstables.com
Meet at Stables Saturday and Sunday at 10:00.

Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Oct 16 Chickamauga Trail  Ride  [LOG FORM]

Directions can be found [here]
Map of the area [here]

Contact Scott MacGregor
-- 615-848-5345 - macgregorstables@comcast.net,
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Oct 30 Circle E- Overnight  Belvedere TN [LOG FORM]

Overnight or Day
Directions:  From  I-24 Exit 127 (Hwy 64)  Approximately 8 miles past Winchesterh Winchester. Off Hwy 64 turn  left on Hwy 16      Call Circle E at 931-962-1790 to make camp ground reservations or more complete directions    Day riders fee of $15.  Saturday and/or Sunday ride.   Meet at Hitching Post.

Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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Oct 6 Why Not Ranch -Ride and Cookout  [LOG FORM]

1659 Blue Buck Creek Rd., Duck River, TN Overnight or Day
Directions: Why Not Ranch is located off of Route 50 between Centerville and Columbia and is very close to the Natchez Trace. From Route 50, look for a green sign that says “Shady Grove” and then look for the Duck River Market – a yellow building. There is a road that runs parallel/next to with the Duck River Market and you want to turn onto this road. There are blue Post Office signs and no signs that mark this as Hoover Road Stay on this paved road for approximately 5 miles. DO NOT take the Old Trayce road as Rand McNally advises – stay on the paved road. Pass under the Natchez Trace bridges twice. After the 2nd bridge, the first road to your left will be New She Boss – turn left. The next road is Blue Buck – turn right and follow the signs to Why Not Ranch. Day Ride Fee of $10 plus campground fees. To make reservations call 931-583-9188.

whynotranch.com
Contact Rex Nance 615-293-7116
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