Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Meeting Location: Barnabas Center, 506 Fair St, Franklin, TN 37064. Social Hour: 6:00 pm. We will start the quarterly meeting at 6:20 p.m. to plan hikes in the third quarter, review the 2025 TTA Annual Meeting plans/progress, and other miscellaneous projects. At 7 p.m., we will have a presentation from Libby Francis, president emeritus of […]
Wednesday Dec 4 - BSF - Honey Creek Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a […]
Circular Hike through Dunbar Cave State Park. This is a great hike mostly on natural turf and around the Lake. There are some inclines. Hike Commences at 9:00am – Meet at the Welcome Center. Dunbar Cave State Park, Clarksville, TN Hike Leader – Jan 931-220-4140
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at Beaman […]
We will hike a 4 mile loop along the Wolf River in the woods and along a mile of boardwalk. The park is located at the end of Byhalia Road, 419 Johnson Park Drive. It is a lovely forest trail with some deep ravine crossings and several overviews of the Wolf River. Park at the restroom […]
Saturday, December 7 - Cumberland Trail, Prentice Cooper State Forest. Pot Point Loop. 11.7 miles. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Difficult due to distance. This trail goes along the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River where this beautiful river cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. The trail is located in the […]
Saturday, December 7 - Cumberland Trail - Pot Point Loop. 11.7-mile loop rated difficult due to distance. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. The trail is in the Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County and is a section of the Cumberland Trail. This trail goes along the Grand Canyon of Tennessee where the […]
Saturday, Dec. 7 - Shelby Bottoms, Shelby Park, Nashville TN. 4 miles. Easy. We will take a leisurely hike/walk on the back trails ( off the paved greenway) of Shelby Bottoms. These trails are wide, wooded, completely flat and off the beaten pathway of all the runners and bikers. Meet at the Forrest Green Trailhead, which is at the end […]
This is a short hike in Clarksville’s Rotary Park. The trail is mostly shaded and with natural turf and includes a couple of stream crossings and a walk along the streams. Hike will commence at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. There are bathrooms at the […]
Saturday Dec 7 - Cumberland Trail: Head of Sequatchie Part of Hinch Mountain Section, out-and-back, about 8 miles, maybe 1500’-2000’ el. gain, strenuous. We will start at Head of the Sequatchie. The trail starts with a bang, going up moderately for a while, and then steeply up. This is followed by more moderate up hills […]
Saturday, December 7 — Cumberland Trail near Chattanooga, Pot Point Loop, 11.7 miles, difficult due to distance. This trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest marks the southern end of the Cumberland Trail. We will go along the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River, where this beautiful river cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. We will enjoy the […]
Saturday, December 7 –Bledsoe Creek State Park—Hike and Holiday Party. Meet at Shelter 2 at 10am for the 3 mile hike. The holiday pot luck will begin at noon. Crockpot chili, sides, dessert, beverages are on the menu—contact Judy Jenkins to sign up for what to bring. Bring a gift ($15.00) for Dirty Santa game. […]
