Fort Mountain – DATE CHANGE

Wednesday, November 20 — Fort Mountain, GA:  Cool Springs and Mill Creek Falls Loop, 5.1 miles, moderate. Our hike will include a fine overlook, a lovely creek and waterfalls, and a pleasant walk in the woods. If we are lucky, the autumn leaves may still be putting on a show. Check the weather forecast within a day of the […]

Big South Fork Camping Trip

Wednesday, November 20-Saturday, November 23 -   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. Please reserve your own campsite.     Wednesday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike […]

Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork (re-scheduled)

Rock Creek Loop - Big South Fork Blevins Cemetary Road, Jamestown, TN, United States

Jamestown, TN 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim 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 logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the […]

Big South Fork National Recreation Area – Rock Creek Loop

Thursday, Nov 21 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Highland Rim chapters. We’ll descend to the banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]

Rock Creek Loop

Thursday, November 21  – 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 […]

Percy Warner Park

Thursday, November 21. Percy Warner Park. Nashville, TN. 5.1 miles. We will hike the Mossy Ridge Trail beginning at the Deep Well Trailhead.  Moderately challenging trail with several steep sections and gradual inclines. Hiking boots, hiking poles, and plenty of water are recommended. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger if carpooling at 9:15 a.m. or meet at the trailhead […]

Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork (re-scheduled)

Twin Arches Loop Twin Arches Lane, Jamestown, TN, United States

Jamestown, TN 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim 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, plenty of water, and a lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for […]

Twin Arches Loop

Friday, November 22  – 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 9:15 AM CST step off. Pack snacks, […]

Radnor Lake State Park – 5.1 Miles, Moderate

We will hike the Radnor Full Lake and Ganier Ridge Trail.  This is a great hike through the woods and around the lake with lots of opportunities to see lots of wildlife. Meet at I24 Exit 11 Park and Ride.  Depart at 6am CT. Drive 49 Miles to the Trailhead. Please note - We are leaving early […]

CT Upper Piney River Spring City, TN.

Saturday November 23 - CT Upper Piney River, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: We’ll hike 8 mi moderate with stretches of easy from Shut-in Gap Road to the suspension bridge then head South on the newly opened trail. Short Hike: 5 mi in/out moderate. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking boots, […]

Ozone Falls to Black Mountain

Saturday, November 23 — Cumberland Trail: Ozone Falls Section, 7 miles, 1323’ el. gain, point-to-point, strenuous. The elevation gains occur as we extract ourselves from several creek gorges and then at the end of the hike, when we go up to the top of Black Mountain. The shuttle takes 20 minutes. From the CTC: “he […]

Walk in the Woods THE CROSSVILLE GREENWAY: Habitat Trail

Distance: 2.1 miles.  Rating: Easy                                     This trail opened in July 2022.  This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot.   Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack.  Persons 18 and over, members and non-members […]

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