Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, September 24 — Benton Falls and Slick Rock Loop Trail, 4.6 miles, easy to moderate, loop, 544’ el. gain. On Chilhowee Mountain near the Ocoee River, we’ll start by McKamy Lake and proceed about 1.5 miles down to Benton Falls, where we will make a steep but short descent into the small gulch formed […]
Tuesday, September 24-Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI, Brentwood TN, 6 PMTennessee is the most biodiverse inland state in the nation. From an assortment of freshwater mussels in our creeks and streams to colorful salamanders in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tennessee is an amazing state full of animals that play a role in the ecology of our […]
Wednesday - Marathon hike. Both trails are a total of 5 mi easy. The trailhead is off Earl Jones Rd on the West end of the airport runways. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must […]
Wednesday, September 25. Triple Creek Park. 4 miles. Easy. 9:30 AM at Triple Creek Park US 31E at Champion Dr., Gallatin. Meet at the “Miracle Park” Playground parking lot in Triple Creek Park, a short distance north from the playground trailhead along Champion Drive and Touchdown Drive. We will walk from the playground trailhead along […]
CANCELLED Thursday, September 26- Saturday, September 28 - Camping at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for camping information. Thursday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike in the Leatherwood […]
Cancelled due weather. Friday, September 27 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below […]
Friday, September 27 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
We will work to collect trash in Rotary Park in support of National Public Lands Day. Meet at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. Trash bags will be provided, and we will have some trash pickup sticks. We recommend that you wear strong gloves for protection. Lead – Philip […]
Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day - Stones River National Battlefield. This year instead of trail maintenance at Barfield Park, we will celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Stones River National Battlefield. Work will be at the McFadden Farm Unit and land that was preserved by the American Battlefield Trust and will […]
Saturday, September 28 — Rocky Face Ridge Trail, near Dalton GA. SHORTER HIKE: up the ridge on switchbacks, then along the ridge to Buzzard’s Roost, out-and-back, about 6 miles, moderate, el. gain less than 1,000’. LONGER HIKE: loop trail including Buzzard’s Roost, 11 miles, moderately strenuous, el. gain 1,318’. Rocky Face Ridge Park is an almost […]
Saturday, September 28 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, […]
Distance: 2.0 miles. Rating: Easy The trail starts by carefully crossing Westchester Drive onto Thornhill Lane. Most of the trail is on gravel/grassy roads that are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs. It is worth taking a short detour on the dam of Lake Malvern to admire the view. The trail consists of flat roads […]
