Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, April 27 — McGill Creek and beyond, about 6-6.5 miles, out and back, approximately 1,200’ el. gain, moderate. We will start at the Roaring Creek parking lot close to Graysville TN. The McGill Creek trail is off to the left, a forest trail that initially parallels Brayton Mountain Road, then crosses the road at 1.1 miles. It […]
Saturday, April 27 – Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail, Gorge Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Bridge Trail. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. Four miles, moderate. Steep descent, rough footing. We will also visit the overlooks off the Gorge Scenic Motor Nature Trail including Millikan’s and Buzzard Roost. On this […]
Nashville urban hike with a history theme, Nashville, TN. 6-8 miles. Easy to Moderate. Meet just before 9 am at the north end of Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the TN State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our start point is at the circle of carillon bells (close to Jefferson Street, north end […]
AMENITIES Peacock Hill Nature Park (6990 Giles Hills Road, College Grove, TN 37046) Carpooling (meet at 8:00 AM) for this hike will be held in two areas. Chris Hoffman will meet at the Kroger (southwest corner of parking lot) in southern Spring Hill (3900 Port Royal Rd, Spring Hill, TN). Other members from Franklin may […]
Coytee Loop Branch and Glendale Branch Loop Trail - East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN on Tellico Lake. 5.4 miles. This hike is rated easy. The hike will start at the Coytee Loop Branch trailhead parking lot off Axley Chapel Rd., and connects with the Glendale Branch Trail. The trail follows the shoreline and is […]
Sunday, April 28 (changed from Saturday, April 27) – Nashville Urban History Hike. 6-8 miles, on mostly level terrain. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. We will meet just before 9:00 A.M. CT at the north end of the Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available near the Tennessee State Museum and the Farmer’s Market. Our […]
Distance: 1.6 miles. Rating: Easy The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the look clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill hike until the final stretch of climbing […]
Flat Rock Cedar Glades and BarrensMurfreesboro, TN3.7 miles - easy This Middle Tennessee cedar glades and barrens features wooded sections, meadows, and contrasting rocky areas. We can expect to see a number of wildflower species - many of which are specifically adapted to the geography - and we’ll hike at a pace that allows us […]
Tuesday, April 30 — Benton McKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to the Hiwassee River, 4.1 miles, easy. Requires shuttle. This is an especially outstanding section of the Benton McKaye Trail, which parallels Big Lost Creek through a deep limestone gorge with cascades and waterfalls. The trail follows an old railroad grade built for logging in […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: East shore of Tellico from Lotterdale branch to Coytee 8.4 miles. Short hike to Stinging Creek 4.4 miles. Both long or short are easy to moderate miles with shuttle. WARNING LOTS OF POISON IVY. OPTION TO EAT AT LOCAL RESTAURANT. Carpool cost is $7. Sturdy hiking boots […]
2.7 miles Easy Out and Back After the hike we can eat lunch at Wendy's. The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to the Fort's Museum. There are a couple of vistas overlooking […]
Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 hours hiking. The Fiery Gizzard […]
