Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday July 6, 2024 – Nashville Urban Hike, Nashville, TN. We will attempt to outpace the rising sun and heat of mid-day by starting at 8:30 am – meeting at the carillon bells at north end of Bicentennial Mall. A bit of an Independence Day theme be woven into the hike. Free parking available at […]
Sunday, July 7 - Normandy Lake Paddle to Waterfalls. Joint Sunday activity with the Highland Rim chapter. We will paddle from Ward’s Chapel Boat Ramp on Normandy Lake to Short Springs State Natural Area’s Machine Falls and then paddle to Ovoca Falls. We’ll meet at 8:00 am CT at the Dollar General Store, 1832 McArthur […]
Sunday, July 7 - Normandy Lake Paddle to Waterfalls. Joint Sunday activity with the Murfreesboro chapter. We will paddle from Ward’s Chapel Boat Ramp on Normandy Lake to Short Springs State Natural Area’s Machine Falls and then paddle to Ovoca Falls. We’ll meet at 8:00 am CT at the Dollar General Store, 1832 McArthur Street […]
Tuesday, July 9 — Gee Creek Falls Trail, near the Hiwassee-Ocoee State Park, 2.7 miles, 574’ el. gain, out and back, moderate due to some rock scrambling and creek crossings. This is a very interesting and shaded hike along a lovely creek, with a couple of intriguing waterfalls. Beyond the falls, there is some question […]
Tuesday, July 9 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Geoff and Patty Hull will share their hiking trip in northern Wales in May 2016. They will focus on the Isle of Angelsey, hiking to North Stack and South Stack, and Holyhead. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. WE'LL PICK BLUEBERRIES FIRST THEN DRIVE TO PINEY FALLS. BRING CASH AMD A SMALL COOLER TO PUT YOUR BERRIES IN. Bring a towel and wear your swim gear to enjoy the pool below the waterfall and where we'll eat lunch. Long Hike: 3.2 mi moderate loop with 2 waterfalls, the […]
Wednesday, July 10. Couchville Lake Loop, Long Hunter State Park. 2 miles. Easy. Good trail for beginners. This level loop is mostly shaded and perfect for the hot summer weather. We will see the tree arboretum, lake, and exposed limestone rocks.No pets allowed on this trail To caravan to the trailhead, meet at the Glenbrook […]
College Grove, TN 6 miles. Moderately strenuous for elevation change. This charming park in College Grove just opened in March of this year. Situated on the Tennessee Valley Divide, it features 6 interconnected trails and several dramatic overlooks. We’ll spend as much time on open prairie as we spend under the tree canopy, hiking gravel, […]
Really beautiful hike through the woods and along the lakefront. Plenty of bridges to cross. We will hike the Old Spann House Trail – 3.8 miles, moderate and the Marble Plains Loop Trail – 3.4 miles, easy including a paved path for the last mile. Two great hikes with fantastic lake views, and several bridges to cross. […]
Clarksville Greenway from Mary's Oak Drive to Pollard Road, 4.0 total miles out and back. Easy. Meet at the Trailhead at Mary's Oak Drive. Hike will commence at 7:30 EST. Hike Leader Philip Anderson 931 561 0925 Please call or text Philip in advance.
Saturday 13th hike on the CT Hebbetsburg Rd Section from the Yellow Gate to Keyes Rd moderate 5 mi. Meet 7:30am at the parking lot near corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive in Fairfield Glade Community.
Saturday, July 13 — Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN. Option 1: North Chickamauga Creek to Stevenson’s Branch campsite, in & out, 8.2 miles with moderate elevation, strenuous. Option 2: Same trail with turnaround at Rogers Creek Overlook, 4.6 miles, moderate. This trail is really special! There are fanciful waterfalls, fascinating cliffs, fantastic views, flimsy steps (just […]
