Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
Fairfield Glade: Windsor Bluff Overlook
Tuesday, January 14 — Savage Gulf State Park: Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls, 5.0 miles, moderate, 866 ft. el. gain, out-and-back. If you love waterfalls, this is the hike for you! We will wind our way downhill passing Suter Falls and then make our way down to the Collins River and the exquisite Horsepound Falls. Check the weather […]
Tuesday, January 14 – No chapter meeting this month. Next meeting is Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm CT.
7 mi of trails that zig zag around Meadow Creek Lake with elevation gain of 102 ft with a few Creek crossings. We'll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water and snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart […]
We will meet at the parking lot at the south end of the lake with more specific instructions at time of registration. We will then carpool to the boat ramp. From there we will follow the trail going to and around the south end of the lake and then take the Azalea Loop trail that […]
Saturday, January 18 — Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail, 9.1 miles, 974’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate. Reviews warn about downed trees, bears, and a long drive on a rough road, but Jacks River Falls is worth the hassle. Beech Bottom Trail is a wide trail through the Cohutta Wilderness that takes us to the Jacks […]
Saturday January 18 – No Hike due to MLK Day Hike Canal Loop
