Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
The hike is 7.5 miles. We will hike the Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort Pillow Lake. Bring a lunch, […]
Saturday March 29th 7:30am-5:00pm CT: Suck Creek to Mushroom Rock to Signal Point to Hwy 27, Signal Mountain, TN. Join us for one of the most scenic hiking trails overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge. Signal Mountain is one of the southern sections of the Cumberland Trail with features including Julia Falls, various rock formations and […]
We hike around the Fort Donelson battlefield where most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We pass by the Cumberland River and sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, was the first major Union victory in the Civil War. […]
Henry Horton is located on the shores of the Duck River, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. We will hike two of the best trails in the park, Spring Creek and Wilhoite Mill Loop 2.5 Miles Easy and River Trail to Hickory Ridge Loop 4.3 Miles Moderate. We can eat at the Restaurant […]
Saturday, March 29 — Cloudland Canyon State Park with two options, Trenton GA. LONGER HIKE: Sitton’s Gulch, Waterfalls Trail, and West Rim Trail, 8 miles or so, 1300’ el. gain, strenuous. Shuttle involved. A well-maintained trail with lots of wildflowers, three spectacular waterfalls, a rushing whitewater creek, looming cliffs, and lots of views. What more could you […]
Saturday, March 29 – Greeter Falls Loop and Greeter Falls Trail to Alum Gap Campsite. Savage Gulf State Park. Altamont. 4.5 miles rated moderately challenging. Greeter Falls Loop has two stunning waterfalls, Greeter and Boardtree Falls. There’s a fantastic spiral staircase that leads down to the bottom of Greeter Falls. On the way back we’ll […]
This is a 3-mile loop trail, and we'll save the big wildflower section for last.Park at the trailhead on Dabney Road next to Norris Dam. The trail splits about 100 yards in, and we'll go on the uphill path. Descending the loop, we'll have a fairly level hike next to Clinch River. That's where the […]
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Byrd Creek Trail Distance: 2.00 miles. Rating: Easy to Moderate This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to […]
Tuesday, April 1 — Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) near Chattanooga: The Classic Loop, 4.5 miles, 700’ el. gain, moderate. We will have the place to ourselves because we have special permission to enter on a weekday. (You need not feel obliged to make a donation because one of our members is a donor, although of course […]
Wednesdays - Radnor Lake Standing Hike - 7 AM Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville TN. 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center, West Parking Lot off Granny White, 1160 Otter Creek Road. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to be ready to hike at 7 am, or earlier if everyone has arrived. This hike has elevation […]
A 5 mile through trail from Stillhouse Park to Eagles Flight in Cumberland Cove Community. We will pass Bridge Creek Falls and The Sinks. This is considered a mostly strenuous hike. **For directions to the trailhead contact Sheila Miller 931-260-6065**. Depart from trailhead at 8:00 am CST. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty […]
We will take Clarksville Greenway from Mary’s Oak Drive to Pollard Road, 4.0 total miles out and back. This is a paved trail. There are bathrooms at Pollard Road. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Meet at the TrailHead at Mary’s Oak Drive, Clarksville. Hike will commence at 9:00am CST. Hike Leader – Carol […]
