Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday - Marathon hike. Both trails are a total of 5 mi easy. The trailhead is off Earl Jones Rd on the West end of the airport runways. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must […]
Distance: 2.0 miles. Rating: Easy The trail starts by carefully crossing Westchester Drive onto Thornhill Lane. Most of the trail is on gravel/grassy roads that are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs. It is worth taking a short detour on the dam of Lake Malvern to admire the view. The trail consists of flat roads […]
We Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 7 mi moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate to strenuous down to the creek and back, then hike to Maude's Crack Overlook and back. This hike is a loop that descends to the bottom of No Business Gorge, and then follows the creek for […]
Hike Fest 10 am - 2 pm at the Fairfield Glade Square (corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive). Culmination of the Cumberland County Hiking Marathon. Outdoor Sports related vendors will be on hand. There will be live music and concessions stands selling burgers, hotdogs, etc. With over thirty information booths there will be plenty […]
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 9.1 mi round trip on the Big Creek Trail to the Alum Gap campground then ½ mi to the overlook. Elevation gain is 1,135. Short Hike: 4-5 mi out and back. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
TTA Plateau Chapter Meeting, Crossville, TN. 6pm at First Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. Please be in your seat by the 6pm start time.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. We'll hike South toward Lone Oak past the Furnace Rockhouse and Vortex Falls. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
TTA Plateau Chapter Spring Get Away Damascus, Virginia. Sign up by Oct 12. Bike the Creeper – Hike the AT APR 1–3 2025 Laurel Run Cabins and Orchard House Please contact Judi Boyle by October 12th with your choice of staying in which cabin or the house.Text or call 815*355*0548 or email judiboyle@comcast.net. All Plateau […]
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. We’ll go to the Park Office on the West side of the park to use the bathroom. We’ll drive a short distance to the Harmon Picnic area where there is plenty of parking and where the hike starts. We’ll do 6 moderate miles which will include the Garmon Trail […]
