Tour of Mammoth Cave

Join us on a tour of Mammoth Cave.  We are planning on going on the Domes and Dripstones Tour at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $30, and tickets should be purchased in advance, since they often sell out in the summer.  Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.  This classic tour […]

Short Springs State Natural Area and Old Stone Fort State Archeological Park

We will visit Short Springs State Natural Area, to hike Machine Falls, Busby Falls and Laurel Bluff Loop.  While this hike is wonderful, we want to make sure you are aware of a short but steep climb near Machine Falls, and the short extension to be closer to Machine Falls has around 75 yards of difficult […]

Gentleman’s Swimming Hole & Colditz Cove, Rugby, TN

This is a combined 3.5 mile moderate hike. Colditz Cove features a pristine 1.5 mile loop to the 60 foot high Northrop Falls. A short drive brings us to the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole for an additional 2 mile hike. After the hikes, we will stop for lunch at the RM BrooksGeneralStore. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks […]

Virgin Falls

Saturday, July 20 — Virgin Falls Trail, about 9 miles out-and-back, 1200’ of elevation gain, strenuous because of a lonnggg uphill on the way back. Near Sparta TN. This is an amazing waterfall! In addition, there are more waterfalls on the creek we follow to get down into the Caney Fork River gorge. This is a really interesting […]

Grundy Forest and Sycamore Falls

Saturday, July 20 – Grundy Forest, Sycamore Falls and Fiery Gizzard Loop, Tracy City.  Three miles, moderate.  Hike through beautiful Hemlocks and hardwood trees along cascading Fiery Gizzard Creek.  On the way to admire Sycamore Falls we will see Chimney Rocks.  We will also stroll through historic CCC camp.  Wear sturdy boots and bring hiking […]

Walk in the Woods THE CROSSVILLE GREENWAY: Habitat Trail

Distance: 2.1 miles.  Rating: Easy                                     This is the newest trail in Crossville. It opened in July 2022.  This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot.   Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack.  Persons […]

Old Copper Road

Tuesday, July 23 — Old Copper Road and Rhododendron Trails near Benton TN, 5.7 miles, easy. Short shuttle involved. This is a very pleasant and shaded walk along the Ocoee River, with its many entertaining rapids and curiously carved rocks. This river was the site of the whitewater competitions for the 1996 Summer Olympics, with […]

Nashville Chapter Meeting – Cycling Through the Tulips

REI Brentwood 261 Franklin Road, Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Doug Burroughs will present a program about a recent bicycling tour in the Netherlands during tulip harvest season. The meeting starts at 6 pm, but you can also join us for a pre-meeting meal at Jason's Deli next door to REI.

Meadow Creek Park, Monterey, TN. Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter.

7 mi of trails that zig zag around Meadow Creek Lake with elevation gain of 102 ft with a few Creek crossings. We'll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be […]

Bear Creek Backcountry Trail

Thursday, July 25 –  Bear Creek Backcountry Trail, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA.  7.5 miles, 1300 foot elevation gain, rated challenging due to some steep inclines and a creek crossing.  The trail starts flat with meadow and lake views but eventually switchbacks steeply down through the forest to a beautiful Bear Creek crossing. […]

Window Cliffs State Natural Area

Saturday, July 27 – Window Cliffs State Natural Area. Baxter. 5.5 miles round trip. Moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. Window Cliffs is located approximately 18 miles south of Cookeville near Burgess Falls State Park. There is a bluff that separates the upstream and downstream parts of Cane Creek, and the bluff has […]

Window Cliffs State Natural Area

Saturday, July 27 – Window Cliffs State Natural Area. Baxter. 5.5 miles round trip. Moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter.  Window Cliffs State Natural Area is located approximately 18 miles south of Cookeville near Burgess Falls State Park. There is a bluff that separates the upstream and downstream parts of Cane Creek, and the […]

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