Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday, January 4th - Middle Creek/Slave Falls/Needle Arch, Big South Fork. A moderate 6.5 mile hike featuring awesome rock houses, a waterfall, and an arch. A car shuttle will be arranged dropping off at Middle Creek trailhead and leaving a car at Sawmill trailhead. Depart from Cracker Barrel in Crossville 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost […]
Saturday, January 4 — Devil’s Breakfast Table Section of the Cumberland Trail (Take 2), near Crab Orchard TN, 7.6 miles, point-to-point, 1900’ el. gain, moderate due to rocky terrain and climbs. Relatively short shuttle. We will start our hike at the northern trailhead at Devil’s Breakfast Table on Daddy’s Creek and continue to Peavine Road and our […]
Mobrto \\ Mobray Pike to Posey Point, on the Cumberland Trail (CT) near Chattanooga, about 7 miles, moderate due to elevation gain toward the end of the hike. On this section of the CT, which runs close to the edge of the Cumberland Plateau, we'll have good views of the Tennessee Valley, including the twin […]
Kirkstone Trail Distance: 2.0 miles (loop). Rating: Moderate The Kirkstone Trail is a moderate trail and approximately a 2.0 mile loop hiking trail along gravel roads. The trailhead is at the junction of Marmaduke and Christopher a little way up the hill from the spillway on Lake Kirkstone. The route is marked with yellow stakes […]
Tuesday, January 7 — Percy Warner Dual Use Loop, Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN. 5 miles. Moderate. The hike starts promptly at 8:00. Meet at the Chickering Rd trailhead, 1771 Chickering Rd Forest Hills, TN 37215. Contact Zary to register and to be notified of changes. 615-500-6882
Tuesday, January 7 — Greeter Falls Loop and Alum Gap, 3.2 miles, 518’ el. gain, moderate. Great views, two waterfalls, cliffs above and below, beautiful area! Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water […]
Wednesday, January 8th - **HIKE (ACCORDION BLUFF) CHANGED TO ICY COVE, MONTEREY DUE TO WEATHER/DISTANCE. THE ACCORDION BLUFF HIKE WILL BE DONE MARCH 5, 2025 ** Hike is 5 miles total rated moderate to strenuous. Meet hike leader Sheila at the Cove Deli & Market 15454 Hwy 70 N, Monterey, TN. Depart 8:00 am CST […]
Wednesday, January 8 – Liberty Park Loop, 3 Miles, Easy Trail is paved except for approximately a half a mile divided between wooden tread and natural turf. Most of the trail runs along the main channel of the Cumberland River and a cove with a large marina. There is a tribute to Wilma Rudolph who […]
Wednesday, January 8 – North Rim, Mountain Oak, North Plateau Loop. 10 miles. Moderate. Savage Gulf East Trailhead (Savage Gulf Ranger Station). 3157 State Route 399, Palmer, TN. This hike offers numerous overlooks of Savage Gulf. From these viewpoints we will see the old growth forest at the bottom of the gorge, and the junction […]
Saturday, January 11 – Stones River Greenway – 5.7 Miles, Easy This is an out and back trail to the J.Percy Priest dam. It is a well paved walkway with some boardwalk, alongside Stones River in Nashville. The trail is mostly shaded. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Bring your lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables […]
Hike Leaders Saturday, January 11 — Guild Hardy Loop Trail, Lookout Mountain TN, two options. First option: 11.1 miles, strenuous, 1,686’ el. gain, lollipop. This trail pieces together several trails around Lookout Mountain and provides incredible views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River. We will start at the Guild trailhead on Ochs Highway and head up gradually […]
Canceled due to snowy weather. This will be on a Chestnut Bend trail. 3 miles round trip easy. We will start at 9 a.m. at Ellen and Lou's house, walk into Franklin and get a hot drink and any snacks folks want at The Coffee House and then return to our house. Dogs are allowed […]
