BWTM - Edwin Warner Blue Trail Hike

But wait, there's more! More hiking!

If 7:00 is a bit too early, or you want to do a few extra miles, join me after my Burch hike and we will do the blue trail at Edwin Warner.

Plan on meeting every other Saturday morning at 8:15am and heading to the trail no later than 8:30am.

How fast/hard is this?
The group sets the pace and nobody is left behind. You'll likely break a sweat on a few of the inclines, but this hike is not too rigorous. And we always take time to enjoy the view or catch our breath!

Rain or shine?:
Hike takes place year round and generally in all conditions except for high risk (windy & thunderstorms) weather - the Warner trails have widow makers lurking on them... Nobody enjoys dancing with trees.

Also, recent years have brought an noticeable overall increase in use of the Warner Parks and trail erosion is a serious problem. If trail conditions are too poor/extreme (muddy) we may forgo a hike until the trail is more suitable for use without damage.

How many people have to RSVP for the event?:
I go with or without any RSVPs. So, the number of attendees doesn't matter. 1 or 50 people signup - I'll go regardless (who can say no to some time in the woods anyway???).

How long does the hike last?:
Hike lasts around one hour (a little less on cooler mornings, a bit longer on hotter mornings).

Where do we meet?:
We will start from Warner Parks Nature Center. This is easy to access just west of Old Hickory Boulevard on Highway 100 in the Edwin Warner Park.

Handy map from the Googles:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Park+Nature+Center/@36.0609792,-86.9082523,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8864881cb64cf573:0x3279459d713e0bf8!8m2!3d36.0609749!4d-86.9060636

Address: 7311 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221

What do you need?:
Recommend carrying water - summer days are quite warm and humid.
A light weight shell is also handy to carry if weather looks iffy.
For summer hikes, dress accordingly to vent and stay cool. Opt for synthetics over cotton to help keep yourself from being soaked and having trouble cooling.
For winter hikes, dress accordingly to vent and stay warm. The key to temperature control is staying dry, so bear that in mind as you select your layers.
Hiking boots or shoes recommended as numerous rocky areas and roots are present on the trail. So treat your feet as you see fit for comfort and safety bearing that in mind.
Poles are a personal preference thing, rarely use mine unless it is super slick/icy or if I twist an ankle. However, if you are prone to doing your own stunts, I'd recommend using them to provide a bit of stability.
FRS or GMRS (what I carry most of the time) radios are welcome. Try to keep banter to a minimum though, and let the wildlife wander peacefully.
Pets are welcome on the Edwin Warner Park trails, and please observe the leash law to help keep everyone safe.