Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
We will begin our hike at 2625 Maryville Pike. We’ll meet and greet in the parking area and touch on many different trails to complete this 5 mile hike. Total elevation gain is approximately 800’ and rated moderate. Pack a lunch and after our hike, we will eat at the nice picnic tables under the […]
Saturday, March 15 — Cumberland Trail: Mullens Cove Loop. 9.3 miles, 1538’ el. gain, moderate. The trail, which is in the Prentice Cooper State Forest close to Chattanooga, mostly wriggles up and down along the edge of the Grand Canyon of Tennessee, where the beautiful Tennessee River cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. (How did […]
Saturday, March 15 – Rock Island State Park, 82 Beach Road, Rock Island. Rock Island State Park is located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. It is known for its scenic overlooks and cascading waterfalls. We will hike the Downstream Trail Loop, Eagle […]
We will hike through Lakeland's International Harvester ("IH") Managerial Park. The park is located adjacent to the Lakeland Senior Center on the west side of Canada Rd. between I-40 and Hwy 70 at 4523 Canada Rd. The hike is about 4.0 miles. Allow 2.5 hours for the hike. We will hike through mostly bottomland forest […]
Woodlawn Loop Trail Distance: 1.2 miles (loop). Rating: Easy Explore this 1.2-mile loop trail near Crossville, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. MEET AT: the Trailhead on Wyatt Court, off Woodlawn Rd. (Close to Buc-ee’s) Bring […]
Monday, March 17, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. This is a joint meeting with our Highland Rim Chapter of TTA and the Friends of Short Springs (FOSS). This meeting serves as the annual FOSS 2025 Membership Drive with a brief business item to vote on 2025 officers. […]
Tuesday, March 18 — Field Trip to Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, GA, plus an optional hike at Amicalola Falls. Gibbs Gardens is one of the most impressive privately owned gardens in America, especially during the height of daffodil season -- 20 million daffodils! Our drive is estimated to be about 90 minutes, but the reward is over 300 […]
Tuesday, March 18. Bearwaller Gap Trail. 4.6 miles. Moderate. Starting at Tater Knob Overlook, the 4.6 mile hike will be 2.3 miles out with one 0.3 mile hill (grade 5%-24%) and back with one 0.4 mile hill (grade 8%-25%). Well-marked trail composed of rock, roots, and dirt. Bring hiking shoes, hiking poles, and water. Meet at […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park, Clarksville Agenda to be advised
Wednesday, March 19th Middle Creek/Slave Falls BSF The hiking group will travel 60 miles to the Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area to trek two hikes for a total of 8 miles. The group starts at the Sawmill Trailhead to hike the 5 mile moderate Middle Creek Nature Loop. Along the trail are […]
Wednesday, March 19. Beaman Park, Henry Hollow Loop. 2 miles. Meet at Boot Barn, Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville at 09:00 am to carpool. Meet at Creekside Trailhead at 10:00 am. Stop at Restrooms located at Beaman Nature Center, then drive to Creekside Trailhead. The trail is 2 miles, moderate, in deep woods 400 foot elevation […]
Thursday, March 20, Montgomery Bell State Park at 1 pm. Randy Hedgepath, State Naturalist Emeitus will lead this 2 mile nature hike. We can meet at the Visitor Center (restrooms available). Then we can drive a couple miles to walk from the Woodhaven lake access les to walk from the Woodhaven lake access. We will […]
