Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Joint venture with Upper Cumberland Chapter. John Ford will teach us free of charge how to survive if lost in the woods on what plants and roots we can eat. The class is limited to 20 people, and we will drive to 2 nearby locations. John tries to cover rich woodlands, fields and wetlands. Whatever […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. WE CAN EAT LUNCH IN SPARTA ON WAY HOME. Bring water shoes and hiking poles. Moderate 5.4 miles out and back. 2.4 stream-miles of Cane Creek flow through the natural area along with Phelps Branch, a tributary to Cane Creek. A few small cascades, steep slopes, narrow ledges and […]
Since we can't do any hikes off Divide Rd for the foreseeable future, we can hike from Leatherwood Ford, Bandy Creek or the West Entrance only. So Sat we can decide what trail we'd like to do or do the O&W Bridge hike. OPTION: WE CAN STOP AT SAWBRIER BREWERY FOR LATE LUNCH. Don’t forget […]
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 June 18th. The tour costs $10 ($15 if less than 10 people sign up) and lasts approximately 2 hrs. You'll get to interact with the yaks. We’ll drive to the Park for […]
Due to the hot weather those that responded to the hike tomorrow I have decided to change the hike to Rock Island downstream to see twin falls, upstream to the gorge, Blue hole and Eagle trails. They would all total 4.7 MI. They are rated moderate except for the half mile blue hole which is […]
LONG HIKE: Starting from Bandy Creek hike to The Oscar Blevins Farm then out to the West Entrance where we'll leave the long hikers cars for 6.2 easy to moderate miles. SHORT HIKE: 3.7 easy miles Oscar Blevins loop trail. Bring electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. […]
Learn how to create and restore healthy Habitat. Over 40 booths, food trucks, 30 vendors plus presentations. Plateau Chapter information booth will be set up. Please sign up for an hour or two to help man the booth and promote our hiking Chapter. Contact Bill Wisniewski 931-335-9360 for info and sign up.
Kayaking on Byrd Lake at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Meet 8am at the boat house parking area. Kayak rental is $ 8.00 per hour, first come first served. Rental starts 8am last check out time at 5:30pm. We'll hike the 4 mile easy Pioneer Loop before or after kayaking. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. WE'LL PICK BLUEBERRIES FIRST THEN DRIVE TO PINEY FALLS. BRING CASH AMD A SMALL COOLER TO PUT YOUR BERRIES IN. Bring a towel and wear your swim gear to enjoy the pool below the waterfall and where we'll eat lunch. Long Hike: 3.2 mi moderate loop with 2 waterfalls, the […]
Saturday 13th hike on the CT Hebbetsburg Rd Section from the Yellow Gate to Keyes Rd moderate 5 mi. Meet 7:30am at the parking lot near corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive in Fairfield Glade Community.
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland. Change of trails since storm damage still not cleared up so we'll be doing the Twin Arches loop from the Charit Lodge acess trail. Bring hiking poles, along with electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. Carpool cost is $6. For additional information, contact […]
This is a combined 3.5 mile moderate hike. Colditz Cove features a pristine 1.5 mile loop to the 60 foot high Northrop Falls. A short drive brings us to the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole for an additional 2 mile hike. After the hikes, we will stop for lunch at the RM BrooksGeneralStore. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks […]
