Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Joint Hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile Hardie trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we'll drive back to Pleasant Hill and do the 2.5 mi Lake Alice Trail. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike 5 mi on the Nakanawa Loop trail. It has two rope descents which might be considered more than moderate to some or strenuous. Meet hike leader, Sheila, at Overlook Park trailhead on Falls Road at 8:00. We'll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Depart […]
Blue Loop (Fairfield Glade Community) Crossville, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.The Blue Loop is 6.1 miles comprised of four interconnected trails: the Hemlock Trail, the Rotherham Trail, the Canyon Trail, and the McGinnis Trail, along with a short segment of the Good Samaritan Trail. This is a strenuous hike due to its length […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Cumberland Trail behind the Visitor Center is 3.2 mi round trip. The CT Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Depart 7:30 am CENTRAL at the Landers Crossing the old Outlet Mall on Interstate Drive […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved […]
LONG HIKE: Starting from Bandy Creek hike to The Oscar Blevins Farm then out to the West Entrance where we'll leave the long hikers cars for 6.2 easy to moderate miles. SHORT HIKE: 3.7 easy miles Oscar Blevins loop trail. Bring electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. […]
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. MEET AT: the Trailhead […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. New adventure for us. Long Hike: Moderate to strenuous 8 mi hike heading South on a section of trail we haven't hiked before with views of the Sequatchie Valley. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate to strenuous miles. We'll hike out and back starting from about the junction of Happy Top […]
Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy 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 Rd, Crossville, TN 38572 Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. […]
Wednesday - Marathon Hike. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 miles rated moderate. Short Hike: 4-5 mi. We will start at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. At the top we’ll hike the short loop […]
Thursday - Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the newest park Trail first at 4:00pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and your own drinks and meat to grill. The Chapter will supply the charcoal, plates and plasticware. Please email or text Bill ttachairperson68@gmail.com 931-335-9360 for info.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Another adventure on a new section of trail that heads South under Buzzard Point. Moderate hike from the Laurel-Snow trailhead to Morgan Creek. Long Hike: est 8 mi out and back. Short Hike: 5 mi out and back. This trek first takes us on an old railbed along Richland […]
