Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sunday, April 28 (changed from Saturday, April 27) – Nashville Urban History Hike. 6-8 miles, on mostly level terrain. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. We will meet just before 9:00 A.M. CT at the north end of the Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the Tennessee State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our […]
Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 hours hiking. The Fiery Gizzard […]
Saturday, May 11 – Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, Fall Creek Falls State Park Spencer, TN. 6 miles out and back rated moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. This trail has a total elevation gain of 649 ft and waterfalls, rock formations and caves. […]
Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17, 2024 – Great Smoky Mountain Camping and Hiking Trip. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Camping at Cosby Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike Schedule: Tuesday – Sutton Ridge Overlook by way of the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail. 3.6 miles out and back. 400 ft. elevation change rated easy. […]
Tuesday, May 14 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. This is our hike planning meeting for July through December hikes. Bring your calendars to schedule hikes you want to lead or ideas for hikes. If you cannot attend and want to lead a hike, contact hike coordinator Sara Pollard […]
Saturday, May 25 – Natchez Trace Parkway - Meriwether Lewis and Devil's Backbone Loops, Hohenwald, TN. 7.7 miles total rated moderate. The Meriwether Lewis Loop is 4.5 miles and follows the Old Natchez Trace for a mile down to Little Swan Creek and loops back to the Meriwether Lewis Monument area. Then we’ll travel north […]
Rescheduled to Saturday, June 8 - Barfield Crescent Park Trail Maintenance. Come join us for trail maintenance at this beautiful park from 9:00 am until 11:00 am CT. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, a snack and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com - Note time change from […]