Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
CLOSED - TRIP IS FULL - Saturday-Sunday, March 1-2 – Cumberland Trail - Stinging Fork to Head of Sequatchie Backpack. This backpack will be considered strenuous with lots of elevation changes. It is 16.3 miles with an overnight at 8 miles at Soak Creek. There are many waterfalls and views on this segment of the […]
Saturday March 1st - South Cumberland State Park- Fiery Gizzard and Dog Hole Trails, Tracy City, TN. LONG HIKE: 6.9 miles moderate to strenuous. We will do a loop of 4.3 miles down Fiery Gizzard descending 400' and returning on the 2.6 mile 400' ascent Dog Hole Trail to Yellow Pines Falls passing 3 other falls […]
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. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. This Hike will be run in conjunction with Rotary Park as a Guided Hike for anyone in the […]
Saturday, March 1 — Laurel Snow SNA with two options. LONGER: Laurel Falls followed by a hike to a natural bridge, about 9 miles, 1200’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate/strenuous. SHORTER: Laurel Falls, 4.7 miles, 708’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate. We will all start out on the mostly flat trail along Richland Creek, which should be quite frisky […]
This 6 mile hike is a very nice shuttle. We can start at the Greenbrier Ranger Station and hike along side the Injun Creek for approximately 3 miles. We will cross several tree truck bridges and even take excursions to a local family cemetery. Close to this point, we will spot the old wrecked steam […]
Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: 28 Thames Court, Crossville, TN. 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 welcome. […]
Sunday, March 2 – Randy Hedgepath’s Tree ID Hike at Sherwood Forest State Natural Area, near Sewanee. 2.75 mile loop, easy. We will meet Randy Hedgepath, Retired Tennessee State Naturalist, at 1 pm CT at the trailhead. Directions to trailhead: Take exit 134 off I-24 , turn left to Sewanee for 3.1 miles then turn […]
Tuesday, March 4 — Bay Point Loop Trail, Harrison Bay State Park near Chattanooga, 4.2 miles, easy. This beautiful trail is entirely along the edges of a circuitous bay of Lake Chickamauga. There are even a number of benches available, thanks to an Eagle Scout, where we can admire the great views in comfort. In addition, within […]
Location: Barnabas Center – 506 Fair St., Franklin, TN 37064. Details: Social Hour begins at 6 pm with the scheduled meeting starting at 7 pm. This month we are hoping to increase input on hikes and any other events that you think we should pursue. We are a hiking club, but there are other events […]
Wednesday, March 5th - Accordion Bluff Trail Allons, TN. 7.5 mile through hike which requires a car shuttle. Trail follows along the lake. There are several bridge crossings. The elevation gain is 698 and rated moderate. We will meet at the Willow Grove campground to set up a car shuttle. We will drive 3 miles […]
The Betsy Ligon Walking Trail runs along an old railroad bed. The trail is popular for walking, biking, and other activities. Features: Scenic views of the town's historic sites, Restored boxcar and caboose, Railroad Memorial Pavilion, Limestone kiln built in the late 1800s, and Benches and water fountains. Depart 9am CT from Food Lion on Highway 48. Drive […]
Wednesday, March 5. Fort Negley 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203. Meet at Hendersonville Glenbrook Kroger’s parking lot by 10:15 am to carpool or 11:00 am at Fort Negley’s Visitor Center parking lot. The path is easy, asphalt pavement, with some walking on grass or gravel. Historical markers explain the building of the site […]
