Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we'll drive to Burgess Falls for another mile or so. We’ll eat lunch at a restaurant in Sparta. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members […]
2.00 miles Rating: Easy to Moderate This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to the CCC dam, then walk across the dam […]
The Green Loop Trail is compromised of the McGinnis, Good Samaritan and Canyon Trails in the Fairfield Glade community for 4.2 moderate miles. We’ll start from the North Trail parking lot (on Google Map) on Catoosa Rd. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and […]
MEADOW LAKE: Soldier’s Beach Trail - 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. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed. For more information contact hike coordinator, Sirka, email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (404) 790-3945.
Tuesday August 1st - First stop will be the Ijams Nature Center where we will hike several trails before and after lunch. We'll eat lunch at the Redbud Kitchen, 906 Sevier Ave. Drive one hour to Harford, TN to the Pigeon River Campground campinginthesmokymountains.com/reserve (bring a pillow and sheet) where we'll camp for the night. […]
Obed River Park - 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 […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. Wear your swimsuit under your hiking clothes, bring a beach towel and water shoes for swimming. First we'll hike to Cummins Falls overlook, approximately a mile, then drive to Washmorgan Hollow SNA for a 2 mi round-trip in/out hike to a waterfall. You'll be walking in the creek bed most […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike the 5 mi in/out trail. Bring (electrolytes) water. We'll have lunch at the Sauced Frog/Hopyard Brewery. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas fee is $5. Depart 7:30 am CDST from […]
Stonehenge Trail is a 3.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located in Fairfield Glade that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail winds north through woods, crossing a small seasonal creek a couple of times. Volunteers built two bridges to make it easier to cross at […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. The Yak Ranch tour is limited to 20 people so you'll have to sign up with Deb by Aug 14th. The tour costs $10 and lasts approximately 2 hrs. You'll get to interact with the yaks. After our tour of the Yak Ranch we'll drive to the Park for a […]
Seven Bridges Trail - 2.1 miles Seven Bridges Trail is a 2.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges built by volunteers. It is a “lollipop” configuration. Meet at: at […]
Piney Falls Trail, Grandview, TN and Twin Rocks Trail, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. First we'll hike to Twin Rocks about a 2 mi moderate loop. Then drive to Piney Falls SNA. Bring a towel and wear your swim gear to enjoy the pool below the waterfall and where we'll eat lunch. […]
