Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday, February 19th – Leatherwood Ford Loop and Sunset Overlook Big South Fork Oneida, TN. 37841 This hike is a loop and side trail to a river overlook for lunch. Total hike is 6.2 miles. We will see 2 overlooks, interesting rock formations, and a small waterfall. The Sunset Overlook also has an interesting figure […]
Thursday, February 20 - 9 AM Central – Ray Branch Shoreline Trail and Evans Loop, Tim’s Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. 9 miles, 728 feet in elevation changes rated moderate due to some uneven and rocky terrain. The trail mostly follows the shoreline of Tim’s Ford Lake around the numerous inlets of convoluted Ray Branch, […]
This will be a 6 mile, moderately strenuous hike. We will hike from the north trailhead of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail back to the trailhead of the Woodland Trail. When we reach the junction with the Woodland Trail we will go up the Dragon's Spine and from there take the flatter side of the trail […]
Saturday February 22 – Fort Donelson National Battlefield – 5 Miles Moderate We hike around the battlefield. Most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We pass by the Cumberland River and sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, was […]
Saturday, February 22nd - Lilly Bluff Bridge, Point and Boulder Trails, Lancing, TN We'll hike about 5.5 moderate miles. Depart from Landers Crossing formerly the Crossville Outlet Mall SW parking lot at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $5.00. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Bring lunch, or option […]
Saturday, February 22 — Savage Gulf Stone Door Trailhead, with two options. Both hikes start on the Stone Door Trail and Big Creek Rim Trail (BCR). Shorter option: At the end of BCR, take Laurel Trail back to the parking lot, 7 miles, very little elevation gain, moderate due to length; led by Tom McElhone. Longer […]
Saturday, February 22 – John Ruth’s Breakfast and Hike. Henry Horton State Park. Chapel Hill. 5.8 miles rated moderate. Meet at John Ruth’s Campsite 14 for breakfast at 9:00 am CT and the hike begins at 10:00 am CT. For the hike, park at the hammock campground parking lot. The hike will begin on the […]
Monday, February 24, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Our featured speaker is Ned Murray, Executive Director of Friends of South Cumberland State Parks. Ned’s presentation is entitled “What's in a Name? How (And Why) One Park Became Three” which will tell the story of South Cumberland State […]
Tuesday, February 25 — Bauxite Murky Marsh Trail, near Apison, TN, about 4.5 miles, easy to moderate, lollipop loop trail, approx. 300’ elevation gain. We will begin on Crashing Creek trail and then make the loop on Murky Marsh. Optional: an additional 1.0 mile on the Pogo’s Place Trail for a total of 5.5 miles. An […]
Wednesday, February 26th – Hidden Passage Loop Pickett State Park. A moderate 8.5 mile loop hike featuring sandstone bluff lines, rock shelters, a natural arch, and Crystal Falls. Depart from Cracker Barrel parking lot 23 Executive Dr. Crossville, TN at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $6.00. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty […]
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, May 13-Friday, May 16, 2025 – Camping at Standing Indian Campground, Franklin, NC. Hiking the Appalachian Trail and other nearby trails. This gorgeous campground is inside Nantahala National Forest. The Nantahala River flows through the campground. The campground provides access to numerous trails, including the Appalachian Trail. We have reserved a group campsite. We […]
