Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday Dec 7 - Cumberland Trail: Head of Sequatchie Part of Hinch Mountain Section, out-and-back, about 8 miles, maybe 1500’-2000’ el. gain, strenuous. We will start at Head of the Sequatchie. The trail starts with a bang, going up moderately for a while, and then steeply up. This is followed by more moderate up hills […]
Saturday, December 7 — Cumberland Trail near Chattanooga, Pot Point Loop, 11.7 miles, difficult due to distance. This trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest marks the southern end of the Cumberland Trail. We will go along the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River, where this beautiful river cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. We will enjoy the […]
Saturday, December 7 –Bledsoe Creek State Park—Hike and Holiday Party. Meet at Shelter 2 at 10am for the 3 mile hike. The holiday pot luck will begin at noon. Crockpot chili, sides, dessert, beverages are on the menu—contact Judy Jenkins to sign up for what to bring. Bring a gift ($15.00) for Dirty Santa game. […]
Tuesday, December 10 — Cumberland Trail: Mobray Pike to Hotwater Road/Little Soddy Trailhead, near Soddy Daisy, 4.9 miles, easy/moderate. Highlights include spectacular views of the valley from the escarpment, boulders and rock formations, seams of coal, and at the northern end, a historic walk through the remnants of one of the oldest tunnel coal-mining operations in Tennessee. Of special […]
Tuesday, December 10—Nashville urban hike beginning at Scarritt Bennett College and lunch following hike at Susie Gray Dining Hall. 3 miles. Carpoolers meet at Glenbrook Kroger at 9am to ride to the starting point. All meet at 10am at Scarritt Bennett campus parking lot A located on 18th Ave. South. Look for the green sign […]
Wednesday Dec 11- Stinging Fork State Natural Area, to Piney River Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short hike: 3 strenuous miles to Stinging Fork Falls and back. Long Hike: Cumberland Trail is mostly strenuous 7 miles but is absolutely gorgeous. Requires a car shuttle. There is a one- mile easy mile […]
Thursday, December 12, 3:00 pm. Bells Bend Park Sunset Hike. We’ll take a late afternoon walk of 3-5 miles along wide trails and open meadows in Bells Bend park, located in western Davidson County. Almost Full Moonrise is 2:11 pm and Sunset is 4:33 pm, so the moon will be visible as the sun is […]
Thursday Dec 12 – Plateau Chapter Christmas Party. Location: First United Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. Party starts at 6:00 pm CDST. Pot luck (bring a dish to share) and a $15-20 nice gift for the Christmas gift exchange. We’ll play the Left Right Gift exchange game. Gift exchange is optional. Wear your ugly Christmas […]
Meet at the parking near the restrooms just past the Visitor Center but a short distance to the trailhead. There are 5 steep hills and two possible stream crossings on this trail which is considered strenuous. Total mileage is 4 miles. Plan to hike 2.5 to 3 hours. Sturdy boots, hiking sticks, plenty of water […]
We hike around the battlefield and through Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We pass by the Cumberland River and sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, was the first major Union victory in […]
Saturday, December 14 — Signal Mountain trails, up to three options: (1) long hike of 8-10 miles, moderate; (2) medium hike of around 4-5 miles, easy/moderate; (3) short 2.2-mile hike, 348’ el. gain, easy. A short shuttle is required for the medium hike. We will all start at the Rainbow Lake trailhead on Ohio Avenue and hike to Rainbow […]
Saturday, December 14 – Greeter Falls Hike, Savage Gulf West Trailhead. 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont. TN. Greeter Falls Trail, Greeter Trail, Blue Hole Trail. About 4 miles total. Moderate due to rough footing. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls, and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views […]
