Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday October 3-Friday October 6. Camping at Double Springs Campground, Devils Fork State Park, Salem, SC. Kayaking Jocassee Lake. Double Springs Campground is accessed by a two mile paddle from the remote boat ramp in Devils Fork State Park. BYOB or rent a canoe or kayak from Eclectic Sun Paddle Sports, which is located inside Devils Fork State […]
Sunday, October 8 – Sherwood Forest Trail, Sherwood State Natural Area, Sherwood, TN. 3 mile loop, easy. Meet at 2pm at the trailhead, 1900 Old CCC Road, Sherwood, TN. This hike features overlooks, a natural bridge and a beautiful forest. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and a snack.
Saturday,October 14 – Gilbert Gaul Loop, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. 4.5 mile loop. Easy to moderate. 100 ft. Elevation change, rolling hills. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at the trailhead at 8:00 am CT. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Half of the loop is through the woods. On the return part of the […]
Monday, October 16, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Our featured speaker is Highland Rim Chapter Member, Marietta Poteet. In 2022, five members of TTA walked the Cotswold Way. Marietta Poteet was the lead and will present a slideshow of their walk. The 110-mile-long Cotswold Way is a […]
Thursday-Sunday, October 19-23 – Natchez Trace State Park, Wildersville, TN. Cub Lake Campground Two, Group Sites 1 and 2. TTA Annual Meeting. Contact Joan Hartvigsen for a spot in the group campsites, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.
Thursday, October 26 –Sewanee Perimeter Trail segment. Round trip, about 8 mies, moderate. Meet at the Lake Cheston Parking lot off Cosby Lane at 8:00 am. We will take the Wiggins Creek Trail to the Sewanee Perimeter Trail, then head west. We will have lunch at King’s Farm, then retrace our steps back to Lake Cheston. We will enjoy overlooks, […]
Saturday, November 4 – Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton Georgia. Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail, West Rim Loop Trail. 7 miles moderate. Meet at 9 am CDT at the Visitor Center. Bring water, lunch, hiking poles and wear sturdy hiking boots. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Cloudland Canyon is located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain and offers rugged geology, […]
Tuesday, November 14– Chumbley Woods, Eagle and Powerline Trails. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. 4.5 miles. Easy to Moderate. Meet at the Chumbley Woods Trailhead on Powers Bridge Road at 9 am. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and lunch. These are the newest trails in Old Stone Fort. These trails feature the Little Duck River, beautiful mature hardwoods and […]
Thursday,November 16 - Big Creek Gulf Trail, 7.5 miles, moderate to difficult. Savage Gulf State Park, Beersheba, TN. On November 16, Marietta Poteet will lead a hike in Savage Gulf State Park from Stone Door descending into the gulf to Ranger Falls and the Sinks ascending to Alum Gap and returning to Stone Door. The hike will be […]
Friday, November 24 – After Thanksgiving Hike. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. About four miles, rated moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Meet at 9:00 am CDT in the museum parking lot. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. We will hike the Forks of the River Trail, Backbone Ridge Loop Trail […]
Friday December 8, 5:00pm –The Highland Rim Chapter will hold its annual Christmas Party at Cathy Conley’s home, 106 Hamilton Lane, Tullahoma, TN. Pizza and a variety of beverages will be provided. Please bring a veggie or fruit tray and a dessert. Folks can party outside under the carport and yard or inside. The outside […]
Saturday, December 9 — Gilbert Gaul Loop, Fall Creek Falls State Park, 4.5 miles loop, easy to moderate, 100 feet elevation gain. There will also be an optional exploratory hike to Woodcock Cove climbing trails above Dunlap, around 3-5 miles, with one short but steep section. Group outing with Scenic City Chapter, Betsy Darken. The first hike on […]
