Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, August 5 — High Voltage Trail at Raccoon Mountain, 8-9 miles in & out, moderate, 1,200’ el. gain. We start next to the Tennessee River and gradually ascend to the top of Raccoon Mountain for a great overlook and lunch. Then we retrace our steps down the shared bike/hike path. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the parking lot […]
Tuesday, August 8 — Little Cedar Mountain loop, 3.2 miles, easy. Located next to Nickajack Lake, we will hike up a mild elevation to a scenic overlook of the lake. Then descend to the shore. Interesting rocks to navigate over and around. An early start at 7:30 am ET to beat the heat, meeting at parking […]
Saturday, August 12 —Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester TN, 7.85 miles, moderate. We will hike all the trails in the park! These trails are heavily shaded and we will have opportunities to cool off in the Duck and Little Duck Rivers. We will begin along the Duck River, where we will see Bluehole Falls as well […]
Tuesday, August 15 — Mabbitt Springs Trail, 4.9 miles, 500’ elevation gain, easy/moderate, out-and-back. This trail on Signal Mountain mostly follows Little Falling Water Creek to the top of Falling Water Falls and a spectacular view. We’ll be in the shade most of the time and, if there has been rain recently, we’ll be walking […]
Saturday, August 19 — Moonshine Trails, 8.8 miles, easy/moderate. We will take a pleasant walk in the woods of Lookout Mountain via the Chattanooga Connector Trail to Firewater Trail to Bathtub Gin Trail to White Lightning Trail, then back via the Chattanooga Connector Trail. We will be doing a short piece of the latter, which starts […]
Tuesday, August 22 — Durham Mine Trails to Fuggett Branch, around 5 miles, moderate, mostly a loop. We will take a gentle walk along Chalkeye Trail to get to E Fuggett Trail and down to the creek, passing rickety cliffs and investigating ruins from the mining era. Then we’ll get back to the top first via […]
Saturday, August 26 — Lookout Mountain: Bluff Trail and Upper Truck Trail, 8.7 miles, 1300’ el. gain, moderate, loop. Shorter alternatives are to veer off Bluff Trail to Sunset Rock or go on to Point Park for either a 3-mile or a 4-mile hike; cars can be left at these locations. All of these hikes […]
Tuesday, August 29 — Chilhowee Mountain and Benton Falls, 5.2 miles, easy, loop. On Chilhowee Mountain, we’ll start by circumnavigating McKamy Lake, a short and easy stroll around what might also be called a large pond. Or perhaps a big mud hole, depending on the whims of the powers-that-be. Then we proceed one and a half […]
Saturday, September 2 — Chickamauga Western Loop, 6.4 miles, easy/moderate, 440’ el. gain, loop. This gentle trail through the woods and fields of the Chickamauga Battlefield includes an optional ascent of Snodgrass Hill, where General George Thomas, the “Rock of Chickamauga,” held off the Confederate attack long enough for the Union army to retrench in […]
Tuesday, September 5 — Johnston Woods Trail, 3.9 miles, easy. It is exciting to discover this previously unknown trail that is very close to our Ooltewah Food City carpool location! It gets a high rating on AllTrails. Please meet in Food City Ooltewah parking area near its gas station, right off I-75 exit 11, at […]
Come join us for a trip up to Flat Top Mtn Farm for U-Pick Zinnias and Sunflowers on Friday, September 8th followed by lunch on the lake at Trish Appleton’s. From their website “Come stroll through the fields of the zinnias and sunflowers. Pick zinnias and sunflowers for $12 in a container that you get to […]
Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN. Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off. Seven miles total, easy to moderate. These trails have great overlooks of […]
