BSFNRA Angel Falls Overlook Trail, Oneida, TN

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 […]

Savage Gulf South Trailhead to Suter Falls and Horsepound Falls

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, […]

Walk in the Woods Woodlawn Loop Trail

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 […]

Picket State Park, Pogue Creek with the Ranger, Jamestown, TN.

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 […]

CANCELED-Stone Fort & Machine Falls Loops.

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 […]

Walk in the Woods Fairfield Glade: Windsor Bluff Overlook

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 […]

East Lakeshore Trail, Greenback, TN.

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 […]

Walk in the Woods: Kirkstone Trail            

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 […]

CANCELED RIVER IS FLOODED Kayak Float trip, Mcminnville, TN

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 […]

Plateau Chapter Spring Picnic at Meadow Park Lake, Crossville, TN.

Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the newest park Trail first at 4:00 pm. 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. If you'd like to support the CTC trail building effort, here is a list of items […]

Walk in the woods FAIRFIELD GLADE: Thornhill Trail

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 […]

Big South Fork, Sheltowee Trace to Parker MT to Buffalo Arch, KY.

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Gorgeous trail, lots of lady slippers. Fairly easy for a 9 mi hike starting from the SheltoweeTrace where it crosses Divide Rd (park on side of road). SHORT HIKE: 4.4 moderate in/out miles to the Rock Creek crossing. LONG HIKE: 9 mi moderate hike to Buffalo Arch and back. […]

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