Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, January 18 — Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail, 9.1 miles, 974’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate. Reviews warn about downed trees, bears, and a long drive on a rough road, but Jacks River Falls is worth the hassle. Beech Bottom Trail is a wide trail through the Cohutta Wilderness that takes us to the Jacks […]
Saturday January 18 – No Hike due to MLK Day Hike Canal Loop
Monday, January 20 – Land Between the Lakes, Canal Loop Trail, 6.5 Miles, The trail is in the woods on natural turf. We hike along both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and may see a bald eagle and have plenty of lake views. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. We can also plan a visit to […]
Tuesday, January 21 — Reflection Riding Nature Center trails, next to Chattanooga, around 4 miles, loop, several hundred feet of elevation gain, moderate. We’ll start out from the main parking lot heading east along the side of Lookout Mountain, then taking a trail that curves east and south behind a few residences. We will pass such spots […]
Tuesday, January 21 – Clarksville Chapter Meeting, Rotary Park Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Center
Wednesday January 22nd - CT Stinging Fork SNA toward Head of Sequatchie, Spring City, TN. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate in/out. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out. This is a newly opened section of the CT. Depart from Central Baptist Church Crossville at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $4. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, […]
Thursday, January 23. Volunteer and Day Loop Trail at Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage, TN. 4.0 miles. Easy. Meet at Bakers Grove Trailhead to start at 10:00 am. To car pool, meet at Boot Barn in Goodlettsville at 9:15 a.m. Restrooms are at the trailhead. If you are going, contact David Hobbs at 803-634-3470.
Saturday, January 25 – Marietta Poteet’s Chilly Chili Hike. Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith Point Trails Loop. About 3.5 miles. Easy to Moderate. Marietta Poteet will host the 25th annual Chilly Chili Hike. We will be hiking the Shakerag Hollow on the Sewanee Perimeter Trail then return on the Beckwith Point Trail. It will be about […]
Saturday, January 25 – Marietta Poteet’s Annual Chilly Chili Hike. Sewanee. We will hike Shakerag Hollow on the Sewanee Perimeter trail and return on the Beckwith Point trail. The hike is about 3.5 miles rated easy, but there is a steep downhill at the beginning of the hike and a very short uphill at Green’s […]
Saturday, January 25 – Percy Warner Park, Mossy Ridge Trail, 5.1 Miles, Moderate This is a well marked and maintained trail in the Woods. Hard to believe that you are hiking in Nashville. Some short but occasionally challenging inclines. Depart 8am CT from I24 exit 11 Park and Ride. 47 Miles to Trailhead. Carpool Cost $5 Hike Leader […]
Saturday January 25th - CT McGill Creek, Graysville, TN. CT McGill Creek long hike 8 miles strenuous, out and back. Short Hike: 4.4 miles out and back to the bridge. Approximately 1,200’ elevation gain, moderate. We will start at the Roaring Creek parking lot close to Graysville, TN. The McGill Creek trail is off to […]
This is 6 mile loop trail in Shelby Farms Park. We will pass several lakes and hike in a lovely forest. Trail is rated moderate. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Arrive early enough to use the bathrooms and be ready to hike at 9:30. Hiking boots are recommended and bring water […]
