Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday Dec 4 - BSF - Honey Creek Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a […]
Saturday Dec 7 - Cumberland Trail: Head of Sequatchie Part of Hinch Mountain Section, out-and-back, about 8 miles, maybe 1500’-2000’ el. gain, strenuous. We will start at Head of the Sequatchie. The trail starts with a bang, going up moderately for a while, and then steeply up. This is followed by more moderate up hills […]
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Storybook Paved Trail Distance: 1.2 miles (round-trip). Rating: Easy (completely paved) This trail is 0.6 miles in length giving a 1.2 mile roundtrip hike. Start at the kayak marina behind the restaurant. Cross the wooden bridge onto the Storybook Trail. Stop along the way and read the kid friendly signs. When you reach […]
Wednesday Dec 11- Stinging Fork State Natural Area, to Piney River Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short hike: 3 strenuous miles to Stinging Fork Falls and back. Long Hike: Cumberland Trail is mostly strenuous 7 miles but is absolutely gorgeous. Requires a car shuttle. There is a one- mile easy mile […]
Thursday Dec 12 – Plateau Chapter Christmas Party. Location: First Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. Party starts at 6:00 pm CDST. Pot luck (bring a dish to share) and a $15-20 nice gift for the Christmas gift exchange. Gift exchange is optional. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater. The Chapter will furnish plates and silverware. No Alcohol […]
MEADOW LAKE: Soldier’s Beach Trail Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate due to erosion & roots Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake […]
Wednesday Dec 18 - Cumberland Trail North Chickamauga Section, Soddy Daisy, TN. LONG HIKE: Starting from the Barker Camp Rd trailhead we'll hike 8.3 miles round-trip to Cooper Creek and back. There is a nice overlook near Panther Branch. SHORT HIKE: 5 mi round trip to Panther Branch Overlook and back. Depart from Central Baptist […]
The John Litton loop is about a 6 mile long moderate hike with some small waterfalls and some rock formations along the way. The trail is named for John Litton who settled in the area around 1900 and his dwelling and outbuildings are still standing. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy […]
The Brady Mountain hike is approximately 6 difficult miles with a 1,000 foot elevation change. The hike includes a great overlook that on a clear day you can see the Smokies and rock formations past the overlook. Depart from Central Baptist Church at 8:00 am CDST. Carpool cost is $1. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking […]
Daddy’s Creek Trail OVERLOOK Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. […]
Wednesday January 1st - Seven Bridges and the Overlook Trails. Fairfield Glade Community. Seven Bridges Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop trail that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges. It is a “lollipop” configuration. Then we'll carpool to […]