Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Wednesday Dunbar Cave SP, Long Trail, 2.5 miles, moderate. Most of the trail is on natural turf. There are a few concrete steps. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The trail goes through pretty woods, passes sinkholes, limestone bedrock, a 15 acre Prairie Restoration Project and a 15 acre Lake. Trekking poles are recommended. […]
Thursday, June 8 - Boiling Fork Trail, Fairview/Devil Step Campground, Tims Ford State Park. Three mile, easy hike. Address: 129 Fairview Campground Road, Winchester. Trailhead parking and kiosk is on the right past the check-in/ gift shop and Ranger house on the left. Additional parking across the road. This new trail features beautiful views of Tims Ford Lake and Devils Step […]
Charlie's Bunyon, Smokey Mt National Park. An 8 mile moderate to strenuous out and back hike with 1886 ft elevation gain on the Appalachian Trail with awesome views. Bring snacks, water and lunch. A parking pass per vehicle is required. $5 for the day or $40 annual. Please register with hike leader to coordinate carpooling. […]
Saturday, June 10 — Durham Mine Trails, 9-10 miles, moderate. The Durham Mine Trails are a brand-new set of trails on Lookout Mountain that opened to the public free of charge in March 2023. This network was purchased and developed by Lula Lake Land Trust and is just several miles south of Lula Lake. Durham […]
Dog Cove. Sparta. 6.0 miles rated moderate. At the Dog Cove trailhead located at 6747 Lost Creek Road in Sparta, we will take the Homestead Trail and follow Lost Creek along the valley floor and past three old homestead sites. For the return there is a substantial climb of 600 feet to the Low Gap […]
The Grundy Forest Day Loop is perhaps one of the best short hikes in the entire Park. This 2-mile circuit takes in the northernmost section of the famed Fiery Gizzard Trail and follows both Fiery Gizzard Creek and Little Gizzard Creek for much of its route, with tumbling cascades, several waterfalls and swimming holes along […]
Tims Ford State Park. 3.5 miles rated moderate. Bring your Passport for an afternoon stroll! Meet at the Nature Center at 2:00 pm CT. We'll wind around the Marble Plains Overlook Trail to the Marble Plains Loop, then come back up the Lost Creek Overlook Trail- total about 3.5 miles. Trails boast 2 suspension bridges, […]
Tuesday, June 13 — Cloudland Canyon Connector Trail: From Nickajack Road Trailhead to the bridge over the creek, about 4 miles, easy. This is a very pleasant trail through lovely woods that flirts occasionally with the parallel creek. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 7:30 am ET at Food City in St. Elmo, in the parking area to the […]
Tuesday, June 13 . Beaman Park. Laurel Woods Trail. 7 miles. Moderately difficult with a 961 ft. elevation gain. Meet at the Highland trailhead at 10:00 am. To get to trailhead parking, go towards the nature center but turn right on Eaton’s Creek Rd before you get there. Continue about 0.9 mile, then turn left on Little […]
Chapter Picnic – 6:00 pm CT. Chapter member Jay Brain’s house in Regenwood. The address is 2915 Canterbury Court. We will gather outside around Jay’s fire pit for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring your lawn chair and beverage of choice. The chapter will provide paper plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. Please bring a side […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: This is a 7 mile thru hike. Moderate trail mostly downhill, sometimes difficult footing from rocks, with many overlooks and interesting rock formations, including the “Devil’s Racetrack” plus many waterfalls to the Bruce GapTH. Short Hike: From the Eagle Bluff Trailhead hike up the trail along the ridgeline […]
Start your weekend early with a hike at Burch Reserve at Warner Parks, Nashville, TN. 3 miles. Moderate. We will begin the hike at 8:15 am. This 3 mile hike that has a bit of everything: paved, unpaved single track, hills, meadows, a pond and provides a refreshing way to start the weekend right. RSVP […]
