Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday, January 8th - **HIKE (ACCORDION BLUFF) CHANGED TO ICY COVE, MONTEREY DUE TO WEATHER/DISTANCE. THE ACCORDION BLUFF HIKE WILL BE DONE MARCH 5, 2025 ** Hike is 5 miles total rated moderate to strenuous. Meet hike leader Sheila at the Cove Deli & Market 15454 Hwy 70 N, Monterey, TN. Depart 8:00 am CST […]
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 11th - Long Hike: Due to the long drive we'll leave at 7:30am instead of 8. This is a moderately difficult 6.6 mile hike. Short Hike: 4 mi in/out from Natural Bridge to Devil's Jump Overlook and back. The loop features two of the best river gorge overlooks in the Big South Fork […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
