Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, June 22 — John Muir Trail, Reliance TN, in-and-out, about 9 miles, moderately strenuous with moderate elevation change, or a second option of turning back around the 3-mile mark, for a 6-mile hike. We’ll start at the Appalachia powerhouse and hike mostly in the shade along the lovely Hiwassee River, turning around at Coker Creek. Check the […]
Enjoy a hike through this beautiful park featuring cascades, waterfalls, and springs--a popular spot during the summer months to cool off and get some fresh air. An enjoyable trail all year to view spring flowers and fall changes. There is a trail loop and easy overlook viewing areas. The many trails in this park are well-marked […]
Sunday, June 23 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 8 miles. Suck Creek Boat Ramp to Raccoon Mountain in Marion County, west of Chattanooga. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Meet at the Suck Creek Road boat ramp, 1900 Suck Creek Road in Chattanooga at 8:00 am CT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our […]
Sunday,June 23 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 8 miles. Suck Creek Boat Ramp to Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp, Marion County, TN. Meet at the Suck Creek Boat Ramp, 1900 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN at 8:00 am CDT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our takeout at Raccoon Mountain boat ramp. Our voyage passes through […]
Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN 38572 Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. […]
Tuesday, June 25 — Stringer’s Ridge, Chattanooga: Blue Trail, 3.3 miles, 508’ el. gain, moderate due to a number of ups and downs. We’ll be hiking in shady woods, enjoying a great overlook of the Tennessee River and Chattanooga, and having lots of choices for where to eat lunch! Check the weather forecast within a day […]
Dustin Thames will present a fascinating program about bat conservation in Tennessee. White-nose syndrome, which has caused the mortality of over 6 million bats in North America, emerged in Tennessee in 2010. Thames, who is past-chair of the TN Bat Working Group and a Regional Coordinator for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is an authority […]
LONG HIKE: Starting from Bandy Creek hike to The Oscar Blevins Farm then out to the West Entrance where we'll leave the long hikers cars for 6.2 easy to moderate miles. SHORT HIKE: 3.7 easy miles Oscar Blevins loop trail. Bring electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. […]
June 29 – Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. Joint event with the Murfreesboro chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old VFW building […]
Saturday, June 29 – Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old […]
We will take the Northern Section of the Bicentennial Trail from Eagle Pass Trailhead toward Fox Bluff. Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT Departure. Drive 18 Miles to the Trailhead. Hike Leader – Debbie White 858 442 1398
5.5 miles Moderate with difficult sections Out & Back, the last mile will be an elevation gain of 500 feet. We will cross streams 18 times, sometimes using a cable Meet at I-24 Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 7am CDT departure, 126 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Debbie White (858) 442-1398
