Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
TTA Plateau Chapter Meeting, Crossville, TN. Speaker Series - Isaac Zuercher - Topic: Mountain Climbing in Nepal at 6pm at First Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. RSVP to John Martin, speaker series coordinator, at jr.dmartin77@gmail.com if interested in attending the speaker portion and/or the meeting. Please be in your seat by the […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The Old Mac Trails are a continuous gradual up. The return hike is a gradual down. Short Hike: 3-4 total strenuous to moderate miles up and back. Long Hike: 6 total strenuous to moderate miles loop. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, […]
Distance: 1.1 miles. Rating: Easy This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. This trail is paved and lighted. The best times to visit this trail are September through October. MEET AT: 837 Industrial Boulevard Crossville, TN. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Today’s hike will be in two parts. First, we will do the Angel Falls Overlook in Big South Fork Park for a total of 3-4 miles round-trip. We will meet at Cracker Barrel’s in Crossville at 7:30 am for those who are car pulling. If you are meeting us […]
Moderate-difficult, due to rocky trail is 5.2 miles out and back. This hike has a lot to offer: Rocky Mountain Creek rockhouse, two awesome waterfalls, sinks, early spring wildflowers, a water-carved canyon, sandstone overlooks and the Collins River. Carpool cost is $7. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, […]
Distance: 1.2 miles (loop). Rating: Easy Explore this 1.2-mile loop trail near Crossville, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. MEET AT: the Trailhead on Wyatt Court, off Woodlawn Rd. (Close to Buc-ee’s) Bring water, bug […]
This will be off trail. Difficultly level: Hard and strenuous. Hike will be around the mesas on Pogue Creek. Total distance is 4 miles, however, it's a hard 4 miles with rocky terrain and steep slopes. Total estimated hike time is 4-6 hours. It will have impressive sandstone rock formations. The Rangers have never taken […]
This will be two hikes. The first hike is a 2.8-mile moderate loop on the enclosure, moat and backbone trails. After a 20-minute drive to Short Springs Natural Area the second hike is a 3.1 mile moderate loop to Machine, Adams, Busby, Falls and Laurel Bluff. Old Stone Fort was a Native American ceremonial gathering […]
Distance: 1.6 miles. Rating: Easy The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the look clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill hike until the final stretch of climbing […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: East shore of Tellico from Lotterdale branch to Coytee 8.4 miles. Short hike to Stinging Creek 4.4 miles. Both long or short are easy to moderate miles with shuttle. WARNING LOTS OF POISON IVY. OPTION TO EAT AT LOCAL RESTAURANT. Carpool cost is $7. Sturdy hiking boots […]
Distance: 2.0 miles (loop). Rating: Moderate The Kirkstone Trail is a moderate trail and approximately a 2.0 mile loop hiking trail along gravel roads. The trailhead is at the junction of Marmaduke and Christopher a little way up the hill from the spillway on Lake Kirkstone. The route is marked with yellow stakes and directional […]
This is an EASY beginner friendly place to kayak.Please make your own reservation online - https://smoothrapids.com or call 931- 452-9251 They offer different float lengths to suit your needs and they have a great restaurant (see menu online) on the river too!Trip choices Short-#1 or Long-#2 #1-Pepper Branch Park to Smooth Rapids- Barren Fork River […]
