Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Taylor Hollow is a 172 acre mixed mesophytic forest and one of the most biodiverse areas in the south. Larkspur Conservation has created a nature preserve on the former farm of Dr. Russell Ward using a portion of the property for low-impact, environmentally friendly natural burial. This type of preservation of undisturbed areas for this use is becoming popular […]
Saturday, February 24 — SHORTER HIKE: Turtletown Falls Trail, 5.2 miles, 730’ el. gain, lollypop, moderate. LONGER HIKE: After the Turtletown Falls hike, drive to Coker Creek Falls Trail for an out-and-back hike, for a total of 9.9 miles, 1320’ el. gain, moderate/strenuous. Turtletown Falls Trail is well maintained, winds through a beautiful forest, and […]
Sunday, February 25 – Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Lebanon. Limestone Sink Trails. 4.6 miles total rated easy. The Hidden Springs Trail is 4.2 miles and Limestone Sink Trail adds .4 miles. After the hike, we can stay for a picnic lunch at one of the shelters if the weather is pleasant enough. Bring your […]
Tuesday, March 19 — Little Cedar Mountain Trail, in a TVA Small Wild Area, off TVA Road near Jasper, TN. 3.2 miles, loop, easy, 400 ft’ el. gain. This trail hugs the western shoreline of Nickajack Lake (aka Tennessee River) at the tail-end of Walden Ridge, where it breaks up in the Tennessee River Gorge […]
Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. We’re bringing back a TTA favorite, LouAnn Partington, a Songbird Specialist and a Director for Ziggy’s Tree Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. She will give a presentation called "Wildlife in Your Backyard," which will focus on her role as a rehabilitator […]
Tuesday, February 27 — Bay Point Loop Trail in Harrison Bay State Park, easy, about 4.3 miles, 124’ el. gain. Enjoy awesome views of the bay as we meander through the woods. Hopefully we will see wildlife, possibly even some deer. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring water, snacks and/or lunch; […]
Randy Hedgepath: Recently retired State Naturalist with Tennessee State Parks, and beer label icon, will give a lively presentation at our monthly Nashville Chapter Meeting. Randy will discuss Tennessee Wildflowers - a collection of his favorite flowers and some informative and entertaining stories too.
Ranger Station 1183 Stone Door Road, Beersheba Springs. Short Hike: Laurel Trail 5 total miles in/out rated easy to moderate passing Laurel Falls. Long Hike: Laurel Trail and Big Creek Gulf Trails for 8.7 mostly moderate (1 mi strenuous) miles to make a loop. We will have wonderful views of the gorge along the way. […]
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at Beaman […]
Saturday, March 2 – Cumberland Trail - Black Mountain Section. Crab Orchard. 8.0 miles rated moderate. We will start the hike at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. We’ll have lunch at the South Overlook with a spectacular […]
Saturday, March 2 – Short Springs State Natural Area Work Day. Meet at 8:00 am at the Short Springs Natural Area parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. The tasks include re-anchor some steps, dig out stobs, cut away deadfalls, cut away brush.. Bring water, work gloves, pruners and clippers and trail building tools. Please […]
Hidden Spring Trail - 4.6 mi. Moderate Cedar Forest Trail 2.0 mi. Easy The park is named for red cedar trees found throughout the area. The trees reminded early American settlers of the famed Biblical cedar forests that thrived across Mount Lebanon in what is now the Mediterranean area. Meet at I-24 Park and Ride. […]
