Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
1,463 feet elevation change 4+ mile moderate sometimes strenuous thru hike. Vehicle shuttle required. We'll start at the Black House Mountain Road Moccasin Rock Trail junction leaving shuttle cars at the Pogue Creek Trailhead. Pogue Creek Canyon features immense sheer bluffs and cliffs, many rock houses and beautiful, rich forests of hemlocks, beech, sycamores, basswood, oaks and hickories. […]
Strenuous out-and-back, 4.8 miles with 1,108’ elevation gain. This trail leads to a stunning overlook of Grassy Cove, a nostalgic scene of rolling farmland, classic barns and grazing cows and sheep, surrounded by protective mountains. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8am from Central Baptist […]
Long Hike: This is a 6 mi hike moderate to strenuous (3/4 mi up on swithbacks) with a variety of scenery, including 3 nice overlooks. Short Hike: 4.8 mi easy out and back to Sunset Overlook plus half the loop. Depart 8:00 am CT from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. Carpool gas cost is $6. Bring […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: easy 4 mile in/out hike to a circa 1800s farm home following alongside Lost Creek and crossing the creek a couple of times. LONG HIKE: Short Hike plus 1 mile strenuous side loop trail to an arch. Depart 8:00 am CT from the outer parking lot of […]
5 mile thu hike to enjoy this newest trail, which was opened April 2021, nice rock formations to spice up the scenery. And the highlight is Dry Creek Falls, which is actually 2 waterfalls. This hike should be considered moderate going this direction because of the elevation changes and the rocky terrain. We will start […]
6.1 miles the Blue Loop is the longest hike in Fairfield Glade. It is four interconnected trails: the Hemlock Trail, the Rotherham Trail, the Canyon Trail and the McGinnis Trail, along with a short segment of the Good Samaritan Trail. This is a moderate hike due to its length and due to the elevation changes. […]
Pogue Creek Overlook and Upper Canyon Trails. Long Hike: 8 mi 1460’ el. gain, moderate/strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi moderate in and out. Very impressive rock formations, especially Killdeer Arch along with awesome views! Pogue Creek Canyon features immense sheer bluffs and cliffs, the Killdeer Arch, many rock houses and beautiful, rich forests of hemlocks, […]
Out and back from Mizell trailhead. Short Hike: up to top and back for 3 moderate mi. Long Hike: continue down to the marina and back for 9.2 moderate mi. Elevation changes are 350' down and 263' up. Hike is along the the Tellico Lake. Depart 8am from Landers Crossing formerly the Crossville Outlet Mall […]
Trail Building Status of the Cumberland Trail. Speaker, Ranger AnthonyJones, Head of Sequatchie, at 6 pm CT followed by the business meeting. Patches will be handed out to those who completed the 2023 200 mile Cumberland Trail challenge. United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. Meet at Los Margarita's, 72 Woodmere Mall, for […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a road walk back to the cars. Long Hike: […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The trail is difficult due to the elevation change and lots of rock steps. SHORT HIKE: 4-5 mile in/out hike. From Turkey Creek the trail proceeds along Daddy's Creek gorge bluff under sheer bluffs. The last mile, the trail decends down into the canyon. There are a couple […]
Short Hike: 5 miles moderate to Big Laurel Falls and back, Long Hike: This is a 9-mile strenuous hike to the 110 foot tall Virgin Falls. The trail descends around 900 foot in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Along the way, we will pass Big Branch Falls, […]
