Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, November 16 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 14 miles. Moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise pass KA Point to a secondary trail leading to Brakefield Road and back to Lake Cheston Parking lot. Bring water, snacks […]
This is an out and back hike on the northern section of the Bicentennial Trail from Eagle Pass Trailhead toward Fox Bluff. The trail is well paved, mostly flat with views of the Cumberland River. There are toilets and picnic tables at the turnaround for the trail. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Depart 8am CT […]
This is a 5-6 mile moderate hike. The hike will include all of the Pioneer Springs Trail and part of the Woodland Trail. We will see the Woodland Shelter and the Spring. To get between the two trails, we will use part of what is still called the bike path even though much of it […]
Tuesday, November 19 — Fort Mountain, GA: Cool Springs and Mill Creek Falls Loop, 5.1 miles, moderate. Our hike will include a fine overlook, a lovely creek and waterfalls, and a pleasant walk in the woods. If we are lucky, the autumn leaves may still be putting on a show. Check the weather forecast within a day of the […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center Agenda to be advised
Wednesday November 20 - Dog Cove, Sparta, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: easy 4 mile in/out hike to a circa 1800s farm home following alongside Lost Creek and crossing the creek a couple of times. LONG HIKE: Short Hike plus 1 mile strenuous side loop trail to an arch. Depart 8:00 […]
Wednesday, November 20-Saturday, November 23 - Camping at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for camping information. Please reserve your own campsite. Wednesday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike […]
Thursday, Nov 21 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Highland Rim chapters. We’ll descend to the banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Thursday, November 21 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Friday, November 22 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:15 AM CST step off. Pack snacks, […]
This is an out and back trail to the J.Percy Priest dam. It is a well paved walkway with some boardwalk, alongside Stones River in Nashville. The trail is mostly shaded. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Bring your lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables at Percy Priest Dam area. Depart at 8:00am CT from I24 […]
Saturday November 23 - CT Upper Piney River, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: We’ll hike 8 mi moderate to strenuous from Shut-in Gap Road to the suspension bridge then head South on the newly opened trail. Short Hike: 5 mi in/out moderate. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking boots, (electrolytes) water, […]
