Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, February 11 — 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. There will […]
Tuesday, February 11 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Chapter member Joe Campbell will share his adventure hiking the Camino Frances, St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. He started his trip in September 2023 from Saint Jean Pied de Port, France to Santo Domingo, Spain. Then continued […]
Wednesday, February 12th - Rock Island State Park and Burgess FallsWe will travel to Rock Island State Park. The short hikes will include the Downstream Trail (1.7 miles moderate) consisting of views of the Blue Hole and 2 waterfalls. We will then do the Collins Nature Trail (3 miles moderate) loop which winds beside the […]
Thursday, February 13 – Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road. Sparta. 9.0 miles rated strenuous. Multi chapter hike with Highland Rim and Nashville. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 […]
Thursday, February 13 – Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 […]
The hike will be approximately 5.75 miles and take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended especially if we have had recent rain. Rain will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking area on […]
Saturday, February 15 - Moccasin Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail. Near Spring City. 8.0 miles rated strenuous. This will be an out and back on the south end of the new Piney River segment of the Cumberland Trail. Moccasin Creek flows into the Piney River. It is considered strenuous with lots of elevation changes. […]
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 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 […]
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 — Greenway Farms in Hixson, 4.7 miles, easy. We will combine the paved and graveled main path with the meadow trail that borders North Chickamauga Creek. From there, we will see the section of the creek that General Sherman used to sneak thousands of Union troops behind Rebel lines to join with Grant […]
Tuesday February 20 – Chapter Meeting, Rotary Park Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park, Clarksville.
