Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day - Stones River National Battlefield. This year instead of trail maintenance at Barfield Park, we will celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Stones River National Battlefield. Work will be at the McFadden Farm Unit and land that was preserved by the American Battlefield Trust and will […]
Saturday, September 28 — Rocky Face Ridge Trail, near Dalton GA. SHORTER HIKE: up the ridge on switchbacks, then along the ridge to Buzzard’s Roost, out-and-back, about 6 miles, moderate, el. gain less than 1,000’. LONGER HIKE: loop trail including Buzzard’s Roost, 11 miles, moderately strenuous, el. gain 1,318’. Rocky Face Ridge Park is an almost […]
This 5 mile hike is flat and in the woods and partly on a gravel road. The trails are often used by people on horseback. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. Rain will cancel the hike. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are as follows: Google maps […]
Saturday, September 28 – 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 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, […]
Distance: 2.0 miles. Rating: Easy The trail starts by carefully crossing Westchester Drive onto Thornhill Lane. Most of the trail is on gravel/grassy roads that are unsigned so follow the trail posts and signs. It is worth taking a short detour on the dam of Lake Malvern to admire the view. The trail consists of flat roads […]
We Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 7 mi moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate to strenuous down to the creek and back, then hike to Maude's Crack Overlook and back. This hike is a loop that descends to the bottom of No Business Gorge, and then follows the creek for […]
Thursday, October 3 – Paddle on Little Hurricane Creek to end of Carvers Branch. Pleasant Grove Public Use Area, 199 Pleasant Grove Dr., Estill Springs, TN. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter. This may be the prettiest section of Tims Ford Lake. We will meet at 9 am at the Pleasant Grove boat ramp. Bring […]
We will hike through Lakeland's International Harvester ("IH") Managerial Park. The park is located adjacent to the Lakeland Senior Center on the west side of Canada Rd. between I-40 and Hwy 70 at 4523 Canada Rd. Please arrive no later than 8:45 in order to sign in and hear announcements. The hike is about 3.5 […]
Hike Fest 10 am - 2 pm at the Fairfield Glade Square (corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive). Culmination of the Cumberland County Hiking Marathon. Outdoor Sports related vendors will be on hand. There will be live music and concessions stands selling burgers, hotdogs, etc. With over thirty information booths there will be plenty […]
Tuesday, October 8-Friday October 11 – Kayaking Santeetlah and Fontana Lakes. Hiking. Camping at Rattler Ford Group Camp, Robbinsville, NC. Register early with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net, 931-636-2914 to secure a spot. Santeetlah Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. It is surrounded by blue mountains and the Nantahala National Forest and […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8.2 mi round trip on the Big Creek Trail to the Alum Gap campground then ½ mi to the overlook. Elevation gain is 1,135. Short Hike: 4-5 mi out and back. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. We'll hike South toward Lone Oak past the Furnace Rockhouse and Vortex Falls. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
