Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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, […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Our hike will be the Burnt Mill Bridge loop near Rugby. SHORT HIKE: 4.2 mi loop with moderate terrain. LONG HIKE: 6.2 mi includes the loop plus the 2 mi Gentleman’s Swimming Hole loop . Depart from Cracker Barrel 127 North at I-40 rear parking lot at 8:00 am […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike (5 miles total) from Overlook Park to Cowpens loop trail, easy 2.3 miles. On to Stillhouse park overlook and loop trail via Scenic North loop trail. Long Hike: Above trails plus 1.5 miles on Rhododendron trail, considered difficult, to Bridge Creek falls. Then another easy trail to […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out total. Long Hike: 8 mi total moderate sometimes strenuous to Breakaway Bluff and back. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8:00 […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: 5 easy to moderate miles total in/out. LONG HIKE: 8 moderate miles total in/out. Very little elevation changes with great views of the gorge. Depart 8:00 am CT from the SW parking lot of Central Baptist Church, Main St, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost is $7. Bring (electrolytes) […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out total. Long Hike: 8 mi total moderate sometimes strenuous to Breakaway Bluff and back. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8:00 […]