Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The trail is difficult due to the elevation change and lots of rock steps. SHORT HIKE: 4-5 mile in/out hike. From Turkey Creek the trail proceeds along Daddy's Creek gorge bluff under sheer bluffs. The last mile, the trail decends down into the canyon. There are a couple […]
Saturday, January 27 — Graysville Mountain,9 miles, moderate with rocky terrain, 900’ el. gain. Shuttle required. On this section of the Cumberland Trail, we will hike through the woods to the top of Graysville Mountain, then continue all the way to Hwy 30, with the last bit just recently completed. Highlights include an old mining area, […]
Saturday, January 27 – Chilly Chili Hike - Jim and Marietta Poteet will host their 22nd annual Chilly Chili hike. We will meet at the trailhead of Shakerag Hollow in Sewanee at 10:00 A.M. CT. We will hike Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith’s Point for a total of about 3.5 miles rated moderate. There is a […]
Saturday,January 27 – Poteet’s Chilly Chili Hike. Jim and Marietta Poteet will host their 22th annual Chilly Chili hike. We will meet at trailhead of Shakerag Hollow in Sewanee, Tennessee at 10:00 CST. We will hike Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith’s Point for a total of about 3.5 miles. There is a steep rocky downhill on Shakerag […]
Tuesday, January 30 —Perimeter Trail in Sewanee: Roakes Cove Road to the Forestry Cabin, easy to moderate, out-and-back, 6.2 miles with a 200' elevation gain. Roakes Cove is scenic with water often streaming from the top of the ridge and enhancing the beauty of the area. We will access the Perimeter Trail from the road via a […]
Short Hike: 5 miles moderate to Big Laurel Falls and back, Long Hike: This is a 9-mile strenuous hike to the 110 foot tall Virgin Falls. The trail descends around 900 foot in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Along the way, we will pass Big Branch Falls, […]
We will meet at the parking lot above the boat dock where the hike begins. Hike is approximately a 7 mile loop. We will hike 2.5 miles of rolling hills, followed by a half-mile long boardwalk across the Dismal Swamp. The next 0.7 miles goes up a fairly steep hill to the fire tower where […]
The trail is well constructed on natural turf. The entire hike is in pretty woods. There are a couple of creek crossings that can be a small challenge. Trekking poles are recommended. Meet at I24 Exit Park and Ride location. Sign in at 7:45 CT. We will drive 31 miles to the trailhead. Contact: Hike […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Our hike will be the Burnt Mill Bridge loop near Rugby. SHORT HIKE: 4.2 mi loop with moderate terrain. LONG HIKE: 6.2 mi includes the loop plus the 2 mi Gentleman’s Swimming Hole loop . Depart from Cracker Barrel 127 North at I-40 rear parking lot at 8:00 am […]
Joint hike with Memphis chapter. See their description for hike details. Contact Terry Warren 731-535-0625 for details about carpooling.
Saturday, February 3 — Prentice Cooper: Indian Rockhouse to Lawson Rock, 6.4 miles in & out, moderate. Stone steps lead down to the Rockhouse, then wind around rocky bluffs to a spectacular view of Suck Creek gorge and the Tennessee River. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring water, snacks […]
Hohenwald TN. Moderate. Two separate hikes adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway. First, the Meriwether Lewis Loop - 3.5 miles with wooded rolling terrain. Next, a few miles north on the Parkway, we’ll hike the Devil's Backbone Loop: 2.5 miles, again with wooded rolling terrain. Bring sturdy boots, snacks, and clothing appropriate for the weather […]
