Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
MEETING PLACE CHANGED. Long Hike: 7 mi moderate in/out hike along the base of impressive bluffs that overlook the Obed River. Short Hike: 5 mi moderate in/out. Bring water and snacks. We’ll eat lunch at the Hopyard Brewery. Carpool gas fee is $4.00. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Crossville Outlet Mall SW parking lot. […]
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter, with its hikes published under this new name beginning in July. Saturday, June 18 — Mullens Cove Loop, Prentice Cooper State Forest, 9.6 miles, difficult due to distance. This loop trail includes many interesting sights, including Indian Rock House and […]
Depart 9:30 CDST from Tractor Supply parking lot on West Ave in Crossville. Gas cost is $5. We will stop by a coal mining area and cemetery on our way to Calfkiller Brewery. Brewery Tour (1 1/2 hrs) begins at 11am and costs $5 per person and you get to keep the glass. There will […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cades Cove Biking, Camping and Hiking Event. Joint activity with the Highland Rim chapter. We have reserved a gorgeous group campsite in the Cades Cove Campground Monday through Thursday. Monday we will hike out and back on the Anthony Creek Trail. Tuesday’s hike is to Gregory Bald. Wednesday we will […]
June 20-23 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove. Camping and Hiking Weekend. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. We have reserved a gorgeous group campsite in Cades Cove Campground. Azaleas and spring wildflowers will be blooming. Reserve your spot soon. Monday: short out and back hike on Anthony Creek Trail. Tuesday: Hike to Gregory Bald on Gregory Bald Trail. Wednesday: bike […]
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter and will post its hikes under this new name starting in July. Tuesday, June 21 — Sherwood Forest Trail and Natural Bridge Trail, 2.7 miles, easy. We start on the Sherwood Forest Day Loop, an easy 2.5-mile feature-packed trail southeast […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting; Meet 6:00 P.M. CT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville; Potluck supper, Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
Long Hike: 7 moderate to strenuous in/out miles to Tri-State Point where you can stand on 3 states (TN, VA, KY) then on to Pinnacle Overlook. Short Hike: 4-5 mi to Tri-State Point and back. Bring water, lunch and snacks. We’ll walk around the small town of Cumberland Gap afterwards possibly eat dinner before heading […]
This park has over 15 miles of hiking trails, but we will settle for only 5 miles on this Saturday in late June. We will begin our hike at the Lake Trail adjacent to the Park Office. After about 1 mile we will cross the lake to get to the other side and pick up […]
Long Hunter SP, Day Loop Trail, 4.5 miles, moderate; The trail is on natural turf in the woods. There are a lot of views of Percy Priest Lake; Dogs are allowed if on a leash; Bring you lunch; meet 8:00 A.M. Exit 11 new commuter parking lot; ∼ 62 miles to trail head. Contact Paul Schwab 931-801-9484.
Sarah Benson Park, named for a former alderwoman who had a strong desire to protect natural resources for future generations to enjoy, was the Town’s first park. Sarah Benson, along with the Town’s community association, acquired the roughly 27-acre park site for the benefit of the community prior to the incorporation of the Town. The […]
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter and will post its hikes under this new name starting in July. Saturday, June 25 — Soddy Creek Gorge, Cumberland Trail, north section, 7-8 miles, strenuous due to hot weather, lots of rocks and elevation gain. We’ll do a shuttle […]