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All You Need To Know
EXPLORE NATURE!
SUPPORT CONSERVATION!
WIN AWESOME PRIZES!
photo by Michael Hicks
Re gi s t e r t od a y a t tenngreen. o r g! H i ke-a-t h on to o lk it 1
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W HAT IS TH E HIK E-A-THO N?
Board of Di rec tors
Robert D. Tuke
President
TennGreen Land Conservancy’s inaugural Hike-a-Thon
Mark Peacock, M.D.
is a community fundraising event that gives hikers, President-Elect
paddlers, cyclists, trail runners, and all those who love Mary Lynn Dobson
Secretary
the outdoors a way to raise funds and win great prizes
Nick Nunn
to conserve land where people and nature can thrive. Treasurer
Matthew J. McClanahan
After registering, individuals and teams will set up and Regional Vice President (East)
customize their own fundraising web page (hosted by Charles Womack, M.D.
Regional Vice President (Middle)
TennGreen & Mightycause) and share the page with
Charles Askew
friends, family, or anyone else wanting to support the Regional Vice President (West)
protection of our natural environment. Ryan Bailey
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
Then, throughout the month of June 2021, participants Marcya A. Carter-Sheats
Anne Davis
will hike, paddle, cycle, trail run, or just get outside.
John Fenderson
Individuals and teams have the opportunity to win Jim Garges
fabulous prizes in a variety of competitions, including Laurel Graefe
most miles hiked, most hikes, best photo, and more! Steve Law
Gary Myers
Register by May 15 to ensure you receive your John Noel III
t-shirt by June. Frank Ricks, A.I.A.
Wayne Russell
Bob Sarratt
In this toolkit, you’ll learn Alan Webb
everything you need to know! Melinda Welton
Scott McKinney
Young Leaders Council Intern
photo by Chuck Sutherland
The future of our land, water and wildlife depends on our attitudes and actions today.
Take action now by registering for TennGreen’s inaugural Hike-a-Thon
and conserve land where people and nature can thrive!
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GETTING STARTED
How To regISTer - CLICK HERE TO D OWNLOAD DET AI LED I NSTRUCTI ONS.
Visit tenngreen.org and scroll down the homepage to the Hike-a-Thon 2021 section. Click the “REGISTER NOW”
button to be directed to the main Hike-a-Thon event site, hosted by Mightycause. To register, click “JOIN THIS
EVENT” and select one of the two participant options (Start a Fundraiser or Create a Team).
Step 1: Join This Event Step 2: Start a Fundraiser or Create a Team
Se ttin g Up Your Page
After selecting one of the two participant options (Start a Fundraiser or Create a Team) you’ll be able to set
up your personalized fundraising web page. This web page allows you to tell others why you’re supporting
TennGreen Land Conservancy’s work to protect land in Tennessee and ask them to join you in your support.
The more time you spend putting your page together, the more successful you’ll be! Your web page will track your
fundraising progress towards the goals that you set. When gifts are made online, the progress bars will update
automatically! TennGreen staff will update the event website daily with current rankings for the competitions.
Step 3: Customize Your Page Step 4: Publish to go Live!
S ha rin g
Whether via email, text message, Facebook, or other social media, we recommend that you share your fundraiser
far and wide! Often the people who will make the most significant difference on your web page are friends,
family, and others who care about you. If you share photos of your Hike-a-Thon adventures on social media, don’t
forget to use the hashtag #HikeAThon and tag @TennGreenLC in your photos!
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Logging Your Miles
photo by Jess Lancaster (@shehikestn)
When you’re ready to log your miles, visit tenngreen.org
or your fundraising page and follow the link to the Miles
Log Google form. Be sure to use the same email address
whenever you log your miles, as this guarantees all of
your miles stay connected to the same account. Each day,
TennGreen staff will update the event website with the
previous day’s submissions so you can track if you are
on-target to win a prize!
Photo Competition Rules
We can’t wait to see your submissions for Best Waterfall,
Best Selfie, Best Photo, and Best Group or Team Photo!
To enter a photo in this competition via social media,
tag @TennGreenLC, use the hashtag #HikeAThon,
and tell us why you love Tennessee’s natural treasures!
If you aren’t on social media, email your photo submission
to alice@tenngreen.org. In early July, we’ll vote on
the winners!
If you submit your photo through social media, please be sure
to save a full-size copy of the image elsewhere. TennGreen
will request full-size, high-resolution images from competition
winners for a feature in its Fall newsletter. By submitting a
photo in this competition, participants agree to give
non-exclusive usage rights to TennGreen for future use.
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competitions & Prizes
TennGreen will award prizes to leaders in different categories—such as the number of miles hiked, the amount
of money raised, and the number of hikes reported. When you register, you’ll decide if you’d like to participate
as an individual or create or join a team. Then, you’ll be asked if you identify in specific categories, and the
category you select will qualify you for prizes!
Please Note:
n Individuals qualify for Grand Prizes once they’ve raised $100 (including their own contribution).
n Teams qualify for Grand Prizes once they’ve raised $250. This threshold is waived for sponsors.
n Once an individual raises $35, they become an official TennGreen member—valid for one year!
I ndivid ual Prizes
Raise $100 – 5” x 7” Recycled Cotton-Bound TennGreen Notebook
Raise $500 – TennGreen Koozie Two-Tone 10L Dry Bag
Raise $1,000 – TennGreen Field & Co. Navy Picnic Blanket
Supporting Tennessee’s natural treasures
EVERY STEP
of THE WAY
Driving business, practicing law.
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NASHVILLE AUSTIN BIRMINGHAM C H AT TA N O O G A MEMPHIS
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I ndiv idua l GRA N D P r i z e s
Most Adventures – A NorthFace One
Sleeping Bag, RadamaHub 3-Tent, and a
Viola 35 Sleeping Bag
Generously donated by Cumberland Transit!
Most Miles Trail Run – A Pair of Keen shoes
(of your choice!), $100 to Ace Hardware, a Sprinter Headlamp, and $50 to Starbucks
Generously donated by Keen Footwear, Ace Hardware, Cumberland Transit, and Starbucks!
Most Miles Hiked – Nemo Aurora 3p Tent, Mountain Hardwear Rook 300 Sleeping Bag,
and a 8-inch Bleu Forged Skillet
Generously donated by Rock/Creek Outfitters and Bleu Forged Skillet!
Most Miles Hiked (Senior) – Yeti Rambler 64 Bottle, a Stonehauler
Pro 45l Duffel, one year of Bongo Java Coffee of the Month Club, and
a pair of Keen shoes (of your choice!)
Generously donated by Cumberland Transit, Bongo Java Roasting
Company, and Keen Footwear!
Most Miles Paddled – Pyranha
Fusion II Crossover Kayak
Generously donated by Pyranha!
Most Miles Cycled – Osprey
Katari 3 Hydration Pack (2.5 Liters),
Delta Cycle Bkin Personal Safety
Light, ABUS Star 4508C Combo
Coil Lock, Anker PowerCore external
battery, and a Bell Helmet (Trace)
Helmet generously donated by
Trace Bikes!
Most Miles Hiked (Hikers Experiencing
Disability) – Patagonia 1 W’s Nine Trails Pack,
1 Nine Trails Pack 20L, 2 Cap Cool Daily Sun
Mask, and 2 W’s R1 TechFace Hoodies
Generously donated by Patagonia!
Most Miles Hiked with a Dog – REI
Ruffwear Approach Dog Pack and a Mobile
Dog Gear Week Away Tote Pet Travel Bag
Dog pack generously donated by
Matthew J. McClanahan!
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T E AM GRAN D Pri z e s
Best Team Name – TennGreen Fleece Vests for everyone
on your team!
Most Money Raised – TennGreen Field & Co. Navy Picnic
Blanket for everyone on your team!
Most Team Donors – $250 to Whole Foods (to be split
among team members) and a 100-Piece First Aid Kit for
everyone on your team!
Gift cards generously donated by Whole Foods!
Most Miles Hiked – TennGreen Koozie Two-Tone 10L Dry Bags and 100-Piece
First Aid Kits for everyone on your team!
is proud to support the
work of TennGreen
Land Conservancy
rockcreekoutfitters.com
@rockcreekgear
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Ph oto g ra p hy P ri z es
Best Photo – $100 to Kroger
Generously donated by Kroger!
Best Group or Team Photo – $100 Gift Card to Amazon (to be split by team)
Best Selfie – $100 to Kroger
Generously donated by Kroger!
Best Waterfall Photo – a Tank Top, a Kayak trip for two
redeemable at any Cumberland Kayak & Adventure
Company, and a bag of Bongo Java 10 for Tenn coffee.
Generously donated by Cumberland Kayak &
Adventure Company!
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adventure on!
Miles logged anywhere throughout the world will qualify for this competition, but if you need
some ideas of beautiful places to explore here in Tennessee, we love these natural treasures!
Black Mountain to Brady
Mountain (Cumberland Trail),
Crab Orchard
The Cumberland Trail—a long-term collaborative
project in progress—is a 300-mile hiking trail along the
Cumberland Plateau. At the Black Mountain Trailhead,
there are easy, shorter paths to picturesque overlooks
and through elaborate rock formations. However, if
you’re looking for a moderately strenuous and longer
hike, take the 4.5-mile trail one way along the ridge
overlooking Grassy Cove to Brady Mountain.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
Porter Creek Trail and
Brushy Mountain Trail,
Gatlinburg
Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Porter Creek
Trail and Brushy Mountain Trail share the same first
mile of old gravel road, with spur trails to historic home
sites dating as far back as 1875. The Brushy Mountain
Trail is a strenuous 12-mile hike, while the Porter Creek
Trail is a more moderate 5.5-mile hike. Both trails are
out-and-back trails, which feature charming wildflowers,
streamside hiking, and serene waterfalls. However, the
Brushy Mountain Trail has a much greater elevation
change amidst moss-covered rocks, mature hemlocks,
and scenic views atop the mountain.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
Ri verwalk an d Big River
Crossing Urban Hike,
Memphis
Starting at Martyrs Park, this 3-mile loop trail includes
views of both the Mississippi River and downtown
Memphis. Continue your adventure across Big River
Crossing, on the pedestrian path of Harahan Bridge, to
add two miles out-and-back across the river into West
Memphis, Arkansas. This bridge becomes an iconic
beacon while lit in LED lights at night, adding to the
already stunning Memphis skyline.
photo by Big River Crossing
10 Hi k e-a-t h o n toolk itLady’s Bluff Trail, Linden
Lady’s Bluff Trail is a Tennessee Valley Authority-
managed trail that’s also a National Recreation Trail. This
2.5-mile out-and-back, moderately easy trail is located
near Lick Creek’s confluence into the Tennessee River,
and it meanders through the forest to an overlook view
of Brusseltown Wildlife Refuge.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
Turtletown Falls Trai ls in
Cherokee Nationa l Forest,
Turtletown
Tucked in the flora- and fauna-rich Cherokee National
Forest, this moderate, almost-4-mile loop trail features
Turtletown Creek Lower Falls.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
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Area, Sparta
For those of you looking for a rugged adventure,
visit Virgin Falls State Natural Area for a strenuous
9-mile hike surrounded by mature forest and
gorgeous waterfalls.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
Window Cliffs State Natural
Area, Baxter
This 5.5-mile out-and-back hike requires 18 creek
crossings. While this trail contains beautiful streams,
a 20-foot waterfall, and rare plants, the main attraction
is the stunning and unique geologic feature that gave
this State Natural Area its name.
photo by Chuck Sutherland
Joy Gleghorn Nature
Preserve at Wells Hill Park,
Fayetteville
Enjoy an easy 2-mile hike featuring two small waterfalls
and a stunning array of wildflowers. This hike is an
excellent option for those bringing children or
leashed dogs.
Fred Behrend Loop Trail at
Roan Mountain State Park,
Carter County
This moderate 2-mile loop trail is lightly trafficked and
perfect for hikers, trail runners, and leashed dogs.
12 Hi k e-a-t h o n toolk itthank you!
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of TennGreen
Land Conservancy’s corporate sponsors and donors! Thank you to:
Allardt Real Estate Association, Barry Land Surveying and Forestry, Center for Sustainable Stewardship,
Cummins Filtration, Inc., Freeman Webb Company, Gullet Sanford Robinson & Martin, PLLC,
J&S Construction Company, Inc., Kem Hinton Design, Kraft Asset Management, LLC,
McEwen Group Real Estate, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Truist Bank
Special thanks to Bleu Forged Skillet, Bongo Java Roasting Company, Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company,
Cumberland Transit, Hart Ace Hardware, Keen Footwear, Kroger, Matthew J. McClanahan, Patagonia, Pyranha USA,
Rock/Creek Outfitters, Starbucks Coffee, and Whole Foods (Franklin location) for your generous prize donations!
As of 3/31/2021
photo by Jess Lancaster (@shehikestn)
H i ke-a-t h on to o lk it 13CO NSERVING LAND WHERE
PEOPLE AND NATURE CAN THRIVE
TennGreen Land Conservancy (formerly the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation) is a 501(c)(3)
environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. Through
sound science and partnerships, TennGreen identifies and conserves land across Tennessee for wildlife
corridors, critical habitat, and public benefit. TennGreen protects, cares for, and connects people with
Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements,
supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately-held land. Since 1998,
TennGreen’s been a trusted partner in conservation across the state. Together, we’ve conserved 42,990 acres
of land, protected more than 171 miles of streams and rivers, created or expanded 32 public spaces, and
protected essential habitat for 52 rare species!
Why Conserve Land?
Tennessee is known for its extraordinary beauty from the mighty Mississippi to the Great Smoky
Mountains. Our rich forests, farms, and wetlands are not only our home, but also home to a vast
diversity of fish and wildlife. Tennessee is experiencing extreme human development pressure,
and every missed opportunity to protect our unique lands is an irreversible loss to our future.
We must act swiftly and smartly to protect the places that provide us all well-being and an
unrivaled quality of life.
photo by Nandhu Kumar
14 Hi k e-a-t h o n toolk itfaq’s
How much does it cost to register?
Thanks to generous sponsors, the Hike-a-Thon
is free! Once you raise $35, you’ll receive a 2021
Hike-a-Thon T-shirt. You’re welcome to kick-start
your fundraising by making that initial contribution
yourself!
Who can participate in the Hike-a-Thon?
Anyone who loves our natural world and wants to
safeguard it!
Can I participate as a part of a Team?
Absolutely! Teams of 2-10 people are allowed and
qualify for special prizes. You’ll still create your own
fundraising web page, which will link to your team’s
successes. If you’d like to enter as a family, simply
register your members as a team.
Can my employer match my gifts?
Many businesses support the good work of their
employees! Check with your Human Resources
department to see if your company has a matching
gift program!
Can my company sponsor the Hike-a-Thon?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for anyone
who wants to support this event. For more
information, please reach out to Alice at
alice@tenngreen.org.
photo by Kassi Renee White
photo by Chuck Sutherland
More questions? Email Alice at alice@tenngreen.org or give us a call at (615) 329-4441!
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