Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
Black Mountain to Ozone Falls, 6.7 miles. Difficult due to steep climbs and descents. Requires a car shuttle. The trail is on natural turf through the woods. Trekking poles are recommended. You will see beautiful rock bluffs, huge gardens of cinnamon and glade ferns, wildflowers, and 110 foot Ozone Falls. Bring your lunch. Meet 7 […]
Elk River Float, Winchester. Tims Ford Dam to Farris Creek Bridge. 8 miles. Joint activity with the Highland Rim Chapter. Meet at 7:30 am CT at the put in on the Elk River just downstream from Tims Ford Dam. Turn into the parking lot marked “River Access” off Hwy 50 east of the Elk River […]
June 17 -m Elk River Float, Winchester, TN. Tims Ford Dam Tailwater to Farris Creek Bridge. 8 miles. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at 7:30 am CDT at the put in on the Elk River just downstream from Tims Ford Dam. Turn into the parking lot marked “River Recreation” off Hwy 50 east of the […]
Saturday, June 17 — North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, Cumberland Trail, from Barker Camp Road to Stevenson’s Branch campsite, in & out, 9 miles, 1000’ el. gain, moderately difficult. We’ll be hiking to a beautiful overlook of the gorge then switch backing down to the creek, crossing Cooper Creek to the waterfall at Stevenson’s Branch. Bring water […]
The hike is 3 mi moderate in/out to Windless Cave from HWY 68. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes) and snacks. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Depart 7:30 am CDST from Central Baptist Church, South Main St in Crossville. Carpool gas cost $1.
Hike West Perimeter-Whaley-Will Skelton Trails, Knoxville Urban Wilderness. The hike is between 5 and 6 miles, mostly through the woods, with rolling hills, none very steep. About 2 miles will be along the French Broad River with good views. The hike is rated as easy. We recommend shoes to wear to and from the hike […]
Fairfield Glade: Windsor Bluff Overlook – 1.6 miles Rating: Easy
The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the look clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill hike until the final stretch of climbing back to the start. Take your time to enjoy the many scenic vistas over Daddy's Creek along the way! 35°58'05.1"N 84°51'."W, 0, Crossville, TN 38558
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