Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
This 5 mile hike is flat and in the woods and partly on a gravel road. The trails are often used by people on horseback. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. Rain will cancel the hike. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are as follows: Google maps […]
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 […]
Tuesday, November 26 — Cascade Trail in Dalton GA, 4 miles, out-and-back, 846’ el. gain, moderate. This pleasant trail winds its way through the woods behind the west side of Dalton State College. It meanders up and down the lower side of the ridge that has a convenient break to the north, through which I-75S makes its way […]
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 […]
Wednesday November 27 - Black Mountain. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate. Short Hike: 3 mi easy. Bring hiking poles, hiking boots, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas […]
Friday, November 29 - formerly Black Friday - now OptOutside Friday Bryant Grove Trail at Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage TN. An out and back trail of 8 miles, rated moderate. . This flat, winding trail connects the Couchville Lake area to Bryant Grove Recreation Area as it follows the shore of Percy Priest Lake. […]
Friday, Nov 29 – After Thanksgiving Day Hike – Old Stone Fort Archaeological Park. Manchester. 4 miles rated moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Joint hike with Highland Rim Chapter. Join us for our annual family-friendly after Thanksgiving Day hike. We will hike the Forks of the River Trail, the Backbone Ridge Loop […]
Friday, November 29 – After Thanksgiving Hike. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. About 4 miles. Moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Meet at 9:00 am CST in the museum parking lot. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. We will hike the Forks of […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is a 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. The trail is easy if you're accustomed to going six miles but if not, you'd probably call it moderate. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration is required and please include your name […]
Saturday, November 30 — Daddy’s Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail, near Crab Orchard TN, 7.2-7.5 miles, about 1,100’ el. gain, moderate. We will hike this trail south to north, from Hebbertsburg Road to East Keyes Road. This requires a short shuttle. The trail bobbles in, around, and up and down gorges carved out by […]
We’ll touch on several different trails but they’re all easy, no significant elevation changes. We’ll past through woodlands and see Creekside habitats showcasing a variety of wildlife and natural plants as well as remnants, stairs, building foundations and other remains of pre-Manhattan project settlements. Also, we’ll see parts of the Quarry, the Quarry Lake and […]
