Walk in the Woods THE CROSSVILLE GREENWAY: Maryetta Trail 

                             Distance: 1.7 miles.  Rating: Easy It is a 1.7 mile “lollipop” trail in the woods pretty close to downtown Crossville. One leg of the loop is along the Obed River. The return is higher up the hillside.                         MEET AT: 468 Sparta Highway, Crossville, TN 38572.  By the Crossville Wastewater Treatment Facility. Before reaching the gates, turn […]

Lookout Mtn: Cravens House Loop

Tuesday, July 2 — Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga: Cravens House loop trail, 3 miles or so, 640’, el. gain, moderate. Trees, rocks, cliffs, views, museum, history! We will go up the mountain on the gradual Cravens House Trail, then north toward Point Park on the always scenic Bluff Trail. Just below the Point is an interesting […]

Cumberland Mountain State Park – Kayaking plus PioneerLoop, Crossville, TN

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. […]

Emery Creek Falls

Saturday, July 6 — Emery Creek Falls Trail near Chatsworth, GA. Moderate, 5.9 miles, 900’ el. gain, out and back. This is a highly rated “adventurous” trail with many creek crossings, so bring good water shoes, preferably sturdy enough for hiking. The two-step set of waterfalls at the turnaround point is just great! Check the weather […]

Nashville Urban Hike

Saturday July 6, 2024 – Nashville Urban Hike, Nashville, TN.  We will attempt to outpace the rising sun and heat of mid-day by starting at 8:30 am – meeting at the carillon bells at north end of Bicentennial Mall.  A bit of an Independence Day theme be woven into the hike.   Free parking available at […]

Normandy Lake Paddle

Sunday, July 7 - Normandy Lake Paddle to Waterfalls. Joint Sunday activity with the Highland Rim chapter. We will paddle from Ward’s Chapel Boat Ramp on Normandy Lake to Short Springs State Natural Area’s Machine Falls and then paddle to Ovoca Falls. We’ll meet at 8:00 am CT at the Dollar General Store, 1832 McArthur […]

Normandy Lake Paddle to Waterfalls

Sunday, July 7 - Normandy Lake Paddle to Waterfalls. Joint Sunday activity with the Murfreesboro chapter. We will paddle from Ward’s Chapel Boat Ramp on Normandy Lake to Short Springs State Natural Area’s Machine Falls and then paddle to Ovoca Falls. We’ll meet at 8:00 am CT at the Dollar General Store, 1832 McArthur Street […]

Gee Creek Falls

Tuesday, July 9 — Gee Creek Falls Trail, near the Hiwassee-Ocoee State Park, 2.7 miles, 574’ el. gain, out and back, moderate due to some rock scrambling and creek crossings. This is a very interesting and shaded hike along a lovely creek, with a couple of intriguing waterfalls. Beyond the falls, there is some question […]

Murfreesboro Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, July 9 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Geoff and Patty Hull will share their hiking trip in northern Wales in May 2016. They will focus on the Isle of Angelsey, hiking to North Stack and South Stack, and Holyhead. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser […]

Piney Falls Trail, Grandview, TN plus Blueberry Picking

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 […]

Couchville Lake Loop

Wednesday, July 10. Couchville Lake Loop, Long Hunter State Park. 2 miles. Easy. Good trail for beginners. This level loop is mostly shaded and perfect for the hot summer weather.  We will see the tree arboretum, lake, and exposed limestone rocks.No pets allowed on this trail  To caravan to the trailhead, meet at the Glenbrook […]

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