Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, April 15 — VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM, at the base of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm ET. We will be doing light work to reroute the Profile Trail along Lookout Creek. Created long ago, this trail has fallen into disrepair. We are bringing it back by rerouting an […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park, Clarksville Agenda to be advised
Wednesdays - Radnor Lake Standing Hike - 7 AM Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville TN. 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center, West Parking Lot off Granny White, 1160 Otter Creek Road. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to be ready to hike at 7 am, or earlier if everyone has arrived. This hike has elevation […]
Gainesboro / Cookeville area. About 5 miles. Moderate to strenuous. This hike is for TTA members and guests only. We'll visit unique natural areas that offer a huge variety of spring ephemeral wildflowers and even the roadsides along the way are covered. The Washmorgan Hollow out-and-back trail follows a stream bed to a lovely waterfall, […]
*Thursday*, April 17th This is a joint hike, approximately 5 miles with Nashville Chapter for TTA members and guests only. We’ll visit unique natural areas that offer a huge variety of spring ephemeral wildflowers and even the roadsides along the way are covered. The Washmorgan Hollow out-and-back trail follows a stream bed to a lovely […]
Thursday, April 17 – Short Springs SNA Wildflower and Waterfalls Hike with Retired Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath, Tullahoma, TN. About 5 miles, moderate. Our hike leader, Margie Schumacher, will take us on all the trails: Busby Falls Trail, Laurel Bluff Trail, Machine Falls Trail, Wildflower Loop, Adams Falls Loop. Bring water and lunch. Bring […]
We will hike the White trail for a total of 6-6.5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 3 hours for this hike. Rain will […]
Approximately 8 strenuous point-to-point miles. After leaving cars at the Ozone Falls parking area, we will shuttle to Black Mountain (about 9 miles). We will enjoy time on the top exploring sandstone outcroppings, views of Grassy Cove, and the wildflowers. We will then hike the Cumberland Trail 6.7 miles in and out of the gorges […]
This is a well-marked and maintained trail in Percy Warner Park, where it is hard to believe that you are hiking in Nashville. There are some short but occasionally challenging inclines on this hike. Meet for an 8am CT departure, I-24 Exit 11 Park and Ride. 51 Miles to the Trailhead $10 Carpool Cost Hike […]
Saturday, April 19 — South Cumberland State Park: Fiery Gizzard Trail to Raven’s Point; about 10 miles, 1,290’ el. gain, strenuous, lollipop. We will start at the northern trailhead for Fiery Gizzard Trail in the Grundy State Forest, near Tracy City. When the trail gets down to Big Fiery Gizzard Creek, it develops an unfortunate habit of […]
Norris Dam SP, Hike Ft Sam/ Lakeview loop in Norris Dam SP. Approximately 4 mile trail above lake shore connecting at High Point to Ft Sam loop. This hike takes in rolling hills and great views of Norris lake. It’s rated moderate. After the hike, please join us at the Clinch River Brewery for lunch […]
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Storybook Paved Trail Distance: 1.2 miles (round-trip). Rating: Easy (completely paved) This trail is 0.6 miles in length giving a 1.2 mile roundtrip hike. Start at the kayak marina behind the restaurant. Cross the wooden bridge onto the Storybook Trail. Stop along the way and read the kid friendly signs. When you reach […]
