Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
This a Wednesday evening hike. Let’s go see the synchronous fireflies! The Poplar Creek Trail in west Oak Ridge is usually a reliable viewing location. The trail is a flat former roadbed, approximately 2 miles long, 4 miles total for the in/out hike. You’ll need to bring a flashlight with a red light- white light […]
Long Hike: This is a moderately difficult 6.6 mile hike. Short Hike: 4 mi in/out from Natural Bridge to Devil's Jump Overlook and back. The loop features two of the best river gorge overlooks in the Big South Fork area. Two other interesting features along the trail are the Devils Jump rapids and Crack-in-the-Rock. The […]
FRCG&B Trail - 3.4 miles Easy; Murfree Spring Wetlands Nature Trail - ~1 mile Easy Boardwalk; Stones River National Battlefield - 3.3 miles Easy The FRCG&B hike goes through an expansive cedar glade featuring springs, a sinking stream, and numerous wildflowers in season. The MSWNT features paved walking trails and raised boardwalks that wind through […]
Saturday, June 1 — Volunteer Day at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga. June 1 is National Trails Day, and what better activity can we do this day than help spruce up Reflection Riding’s Nature Playscape area, which is especially designed to introduce children to the joys of exploring nature. Our tasks are easy and appropriate for […]
Rescheduled to Saturday, June 8 - Barfield Crescent Park Trail Maintenance. Come join us for trail maintenance at this beautiful park from 9:00 am until 11:00 am CT. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, a snack and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com - Note time change from […]
June 2, 10am-11:30am Distance: 2.3 miles. Rating: Moderate This is Crossville’s newest trail, completed shortly before the 2023 marathon. The trailhead is a newly constructed parking lot on Earl Jones Road. The North Loop Trail is lollipop design with 0.2-mile stem and a 1.9-mile loop. This is an interesting trail that takes you through a variety of […]
Tuesday, June 4 — Benton McKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to Hiwassee River at Reliance TN, 4-5 miles, easy/moderate due to medium hills at the beginning and end of the hike. Requires a 30-minute shuttle. We will drop off cars near the railroad overpass beyond the Hiwassee Outfitters campground, then go to the Lost Creek […]
Joint venture with Upper Cumberland Chapter. John Ford will teach us free of charge how to survive if lost in the woods on what plants and roots we can eat. The class is limited to 20 people, and we will drive to 2 nearby locations. John tries to cover rich woodlands, fields and wetlands. Whatever […]
3 miles Easy Trail is paved except for approximately a half mile divided between wooden tread and natural turf. Most of the trail runs along the main channel of the Cumberland River and a cove with a large marina. There is a tribute to Wilma Rudolf who became a world record holding Olympic champion. You […]
Rescheduled to Friday, June 7. Wednesday, June 5. Dunbar Cave Recovery Trail and Lake Trail, Clarksville, TN. 2.5 miles. Moderate. At Dunbar State Natural Area, we will hike the shaded Recovery Trail which has a hill and roots to be maneuvered. We will end the hike along the easy Lake Trail with a visit to the […]
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, June 8 — Cumberland Trail: Lower Connector to Rock Creek Loop and back, lollypop, almost 6 miles, moderate, 1,115’ elevation gain. Our hike starts at the Lower Leggett Road trailhead and includes Leggett Point Overlook, along with a spur trail to boulders on Rock Creek—a good spot for lunch. Beautiful views of Rock Creek and the […]
