Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike 5 moderate, at times strenuous, miles in/out on the climbers trail below the bluff. Bring (electrolytes) water. We'll have lunch at the Sauced Frog/Hopyard Brewery. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool […]
Saturday, July 27 — Dog Cove Loop/Lost Creek State Natural Area, Sparta area. Long hike: Dog Cove Loop & Dry Creek Falls Trail to Lost Creek Falls & Cave, moderate, approximately 11 miles, <1,000 el. gain, will require a short shuttling of cars between the two trailheads. So many things to see on this hike! Two historic […]
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Tuesday, July 30 -- Barkeater Trail Loop, 4.9 miles, 462’ el. gain, easy/moderate, near Cloudland Canyon State Park GA. Starting at the Escalon trailhead, we will meander through a shady and pleasant woods, keeping an eye out for bark-eating critters. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate […]
We’ll hike 5-6 mi, round trip. The first half is continuous up so its all downhill coming back. Great views of Fairfield Glade and surrounding area. Bring (electrolytes) water. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas fee is $3. […]
This is a three-mile easy hike/walk loop through the Chestnut Bend trails and Harlinsdale Park. We will start at Ellen Clark/Lou Laratta's home in Franklin at 7am to beat the heat. We will pick up the trail from there and cross over the new bridge over the Harpeth River into Harlinsdale Park. We will walk […]
Hematite Lake Trail circles the 83.6-acre Hematite Lake. The lake was named for iron ore that was once mined here. The trail is in woods with large trees. We may see cranes, beavers, frogs, squirrels, and turtles. Honker Lake Trail circles the 180-acre Honker Lake named after Canadian Geese. The trail is on natural turf, […]
Joint Hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile Hardie trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we'll drive back to Pleasant Hill and do the 2.5 mi Lake Alice Trail. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 […]
Saturday, August 3 — Covenant College to Cravens House, near Chattanooga, around 6 miles, easy (moderate on spur trails), practically all downhill! Short easy shuttle. We’ll start our hike from the Covenant College visitors parking lot, less than 15 minutes from the carpool rendezvous. This is your big chance to admire “The Castle” up close! […]
You are welcome to join our E.T. Chapter on this exciting hike to Max Patch Bald (it’s a hilltop without trees). Actually, it was cleared for grazing in the 19th century and remains “Bald” to this day. Max Patch has been called “the crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail”. The famous Appalachian Trail crosses at […]
Tuesday, August 6 — Durham Mine Trails, less than 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, 3.9-5.1 miles, easy/moderate. This pleasant walk in the woods on top of Lookout Mountain is a good summer hike that periodically reveals its past as a coal-mining site. We’ll head out on DC&C trail, then wander back on Williams Cut and […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike 5 mi on the Nakanawa Loop trail. It has two rope descents which might be considered more than moderate to some or strenuous. Meet hike leader, Sheila, at Overlook Park trailhead on Falls Road at 8:00. We'll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Depart […]
