Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday February 22 – Fort Donelson National Battlefield – 5 Miles Moderate We hike around the battlefield. 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 […]
Saturday, February 15 — Board Camp Creek portion of the Cumberland trail, about 8 miles, moderate to strenuous. This involves a relatively short shuttle between Heiss Mountain trailhead and Soddy Gulf trailhead. We will hike along creeks, through rocky bluffs on wooden stairways, and past cascades and waterfalls. Check the weather forecast within a day of the […]
Sinking Creek Trail, Tellico Lake. About 5 miles. Moderate. Bring your sweetheart, or perhaps, find one! The hike will start at the Coytee Trailhead parking lot. It features several bridges including an 85 foot steel and concrete bridge erected by TVA in 2011, and elevated 15 feet above Coytee Cove adjacent to Coytee Trailhead. The […]
Distance: 1.1 miles. Rating: Easy This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. This trail is paved and lighted. The best times to visit this trail are September through October. MEET AT: 837 Industrial Boulevard Crossville, TN. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and […]
Tuesday, February 18 -- Bear Paw Loop and part of the Chestnut Mountain loop, starting at the location of the burned-down Ocoee Whitewater Center, 5 miles, easy to moderate with some elevation gain to an overlook. We will cross the big walking bridge over the Ocoee River, which was built for the 1996 World Olympics. […]
Tuesday February 20 – Chapter Meeting, Rotary Park Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park, Clarksville.
Wednesday, February 19th – Leatherwood Ford Loop and Sunset Overlook Big South Fork Oneida, TN. 37841 This hike is a loop and side trail to a river overlook for lunch. Total hike is 6.2 miles. We will see 2 overlooks, interesting rock formations, and a small waterfall. The Sunset Overlook also has an interesting figure […]
Thursday, February 20 - 9 AM Central – Ray Branch Shoreline Trail and Evans Loop, Tim’s Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. 9 miles, 728 feet in elevation changes rated moderate due to some uneven and rocky terrain. The trail mostly follows the shoreline of Tim’s Ford Lake around the numerous inlets of convoluted Ray Branch, […]
Hendersonville Indian Lake Greenway. 3 Miles. Easy. We will meet at the Hendersonville Library parking lot trailhead 140 Saundersville Rd at 10am. We will walk west from the library on the Indian Lake East trail to the Drakes Creek Athletic Complex parking lot and return to the library by the same route. There are several […]
This will be a 6 mile, moderately strenuous hike. We will hike from the north trailhead of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail back to the trailhead of the Woodland Trail. When we reach the junction with the Woodland Trail we will go up the Dragon's Spine and from there take the flatter side of the trail […]
Saturday February 15 – Long Hunter State Park, Couchville Lake + Byrant Grove Couchville Lake Loop 2.2 Miles, Easy + 3 Miles of Byrant Grove Trail, Moderate We will hike around the popular Couchville Lake, followed by an out and back short section of the Bryant Grove Trail. Bring water and snacks. Depart 8am CT […]
Saturday, February 22nd - Lilly Bluff Bridge, Point and Boulder Trails, Lancing, TN We'll hike about 5.5 moderate miles. Depart from Landers Crossing formerly the Crossville Outlet Mall SW parking lot at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $5.00. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Bring lunch, or option […]
