Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, September 3 — Aetna Mountain Green and Blue Loops, near Chattanooga, easy/moderate, about 3.5 miles, about 500’ el. gain. These are two relatively new trails on Aetna Mountain, which is next to Raccoon Mountain. The trails are in very good condition, with very few rocks and roots and with gradual ascents and descents. They take […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. New adventure for us. Long Hike: Moderate to strenuous 8 mi hike heading South on a section of trail we haven't hiked before with views of the Sequatchie Valley. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate to strenuous miles. We'll hike out and back starting from about the junction of Happy Top […]
Meet at the Trail Head at Mary’s Oak Drive, Clarksville. Hike will commence at 8:00am CST. We will take Clarksville Greenway from Mary’s Oak Drive to Pollard Road, 4.0 total miles out and back. This is a paved trail. There are bathrooms at Pollard Road. Dogs are welcome if on a leash Hike Leader – Cheryl Lemon […]
Friday through Sunday, September 6-8 - Camping on Little Island on Tims Ford Lake, kayaking on Tims Ford Lake, and hiking on Ray Branch Peninsula. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to reserve a spot-on Little Island, at jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-962-0811. Saturday we will kayak to Ray Branch Peninsula and […]
Friday-Sunday, September 6-8 – Tims Ford State Park Little Island Camping and Hiking. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Friday evening, we will set up camp on Little Island. Saturday we will kayak to Ray Branch Peninsula and hike the Evans Loop Trail and a section of the Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. The total […]
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at Beaman […]
Meet at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. This is a short hike in Clarksville’s Rotary Park. The trail is mostly shaded and with natural turf and includes a couple of stream crossings and a walk along the streams. There are a excellent bathrooms at the trailhead. Hike Leader […]
This trail is very popular for many reasons. It starts at the Townsend Wye which has good parking. As most of you all know, our Smokies now has a parking fee of $5 per day to park. That will not ruin our hike. This trail runs through mixed hardwood to a ridge top where American […]
Saturday, September 7 — Reflection Riding, just outside Chattanooga: Skyuka Trail to Skyuka Spring and back via Lower Truck Trail and Skyuka Trail, 9 miles, moderate with one fairly steep uphill. Optional shorter hike involving a shuttle: hang out with the long hikers for most of the hike, then follow Lower Truck Trail straight to […]
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, September 10 -- Sewanee Perimeter Loop, Sewanee TN. Approximately 9 miles. Rated moderate due to distance. We will start at Lake Cheston and then connect to the Perimeter Trail. Bring sturdy boots, clothing appropriate to the weather that day, and a lunch. Contact Doug Burroughs at (615) 587-0085 (text message preferred) for more information […]
Tuesday, September 10 — Grundy Forest Day Loop and Sycamore Falls, near Monteagle, 3.5 miles, moderate, 308 ft. el. gain. A huge rock house, an ancient hemlock tree believed to be 500 years old, four waterfalls, giant rock monoliths, and swimming holes—you will see it all in just 3.5 miles. If water levels allow, take a […]
