Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, April 29 — Cumberland Trail: Roaring Creek to Wildcat Hollow, Graysville, TN, about 4 miles, moderate (rocky terrain and sharp elevation), 682’ elevation gain, in-and-out. This hike begins with an easy one-mile hike next to the rushing waters of Roaring Creek. We then do a ¾-mile trek up the mountain to an overlook with awesome […]
10.8 miles, difficult, 2320’ el. gain. This is the highest mountain in the area, with some good views. We’ll first enjoy a drive past beautiful Parksville Lake (aka Ocoee Lake) and then admire the rafts and kayaks and other whitewater craft working their way down the wild Ocoee River. We’ll drive into the woods on […]
Tuesday, May 6 – Benton MacKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to the Hiwassee River, 4.1 miles, easy/moderate. Requires shuttle. This is an especially outstanding section of the Benton McKaye Trail, paralleling Big Lost Creek and its cascades and waterfalls through a deep limestone gorge. The trail follows an old railroad grade built for logging in […]
Saturday, May 10 – Clemmer Trail to Benton Falls, in the Cherokee NF near Benton TN; 9 miles, out & back, el. gain 1200’ (?), moderate. The Clemmer Trail is a former road (for logging?) that gradually goes uphill. Then we get down to and up from Benton Falls via a series of rocky steps. […]
Tuesday, May 13 – Greenway Farms in Hixson, 4.7 miles, easy. We will combine the paved and graveled main path with the meadow trail that borders North Chickamauga Creek. From there, we will see the section of the creek that General Sherman used to sneak thousands of Union troops behind Rebel lines to join with […]
Saturday, May 17 – High Voltage Trail, Raccoon Mountain. Moderately strenuous, 8-9 miles, out and back. First a gentle walk through pleasant woods, followed by a moderately steep ascent to the top of the mountain, which includes TVA’s pumped storage lake. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can […]
Tuesday, May 20 – Little Cedar Mountain, 3.2 miles, easy. Very pleasant hike through the woods and along Nickajack Lake. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you […]
Saturday, May 24 – Dunn Overlook, Snow Falls, and Buzzard’s Point, near Dayton TN; Strenuous, 9.8 miles in and out. Rumor has it that there is now a bridge over Morgan Creek, but unless this is confirmed, bring water shoes. Buzzard’s Roost is our turnaround point. Adventurous souls can check out the nooks and crannies […]
Tuesday, May 27 — Savage Gulf State Park: Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls, Gruetli-Laager, TN, about 5.0 miles, moderate, 866 ft. el. gain, out & back. If you love waterfalls, this is the hike for you! We will wind our way downhill, passing Suter Falls and West Collins Campground, and then make our way […]
Saturday, May 31 – Two Options. (1) Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail followed by Wheeler Farms Loop Trail, 7.5 miles, about 1,000’ total el. gain, moderate. (2) Only Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, 5.8 miles, 646’ el. gain, moderate. We will all start on the Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, which is […]