Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, May 7— Johnston Woods Trails, about 4 miles, easy/moderate, 269’ elevation gain. We will hike two generally easy loop trails through the forest, taking in lovely views, multiple fungi, and (we hope) colorful wildflowers. The trails are wide and well-marked, good for yakking away with your hiking buddies. The upper trail is about 3 miles; then […]
This is an EASY beginner friendly place to kayak.Please make your own reservation online - https://smoothrapids.com or call 931- 452-9251 They offer different float lengths to suit your needs and they have a great restaurant (see menu online) on the river too!Trip choices Short-#1 or Long-#2 #1-Pepper Branch Park to Smooth Rapids- Barren Fork River […]
Hike Cancelled. Wednesday, May 8 – Springfield Greenway. 4.2 miles. Easy. Level and paved, mostly along Sulphur Fork Creek, 2.1 miles each way from the Garner Street Park trailhead, 200 North Garner St., Springfield, TN 37172 to J. Travis Price Park with its lake and historic log cabin. Good restrooms at both ends of trail. Dogs welcome. Lunch to follow at a […]
Thursday, May 9 – Tims Ford Lake Paddle. 4 to 6 hours of calm lake paddling. We’ll explore the generally lightly travelled Anderton Branch and the mostly undeveloped Ray Branch. Bring lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and wear your personal flotation device. We will meet at the Anderton Public Boat Ramp, Lynchburg, TN. To register […]
Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the newest park Trail first at 4:00 pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and your own drinks and meat to grill. The Chapter will supply the charcoal, plates and plasticware. If you'd like to support the CTC trail building effort, here is a list of items […]
Saturday, May 11 – Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, Fall Creek Falls State Park Spencer, TN. 6 miles out and back rated moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. This trail has a total elevation gain of 649 ft and waterfalls, rock formations and caves. […]
Saturday, May 11 — Volunteer workday on the Cumberland Trail, our quarterly commitment to trail work in our area. Add your name to the long list of devoted members who have put their time and effort into the completion of the Cumberland Trail. We will be finishing the tread of part of the newest addition of the CT, […]
EDWIN WARNER PARK - BURCH RESERVEIn 2004, continuing the legacy of Luke Lea and brothers Percy andEdwin Warner, Friends of Warner Parks embraced an opportunity toacquire additional property to become park land. In partnership withMetro Parks and thanks to the generosity of the Lucius E. Burch IIIfamily and others, this extraordinary initiative significantlycontributed to the […]
Saturday, May 11 – Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. 6 miles out and back. Moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. Total elevation gain of 649 ft. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. This trail has everything: waterfalls, rock formations, caves, creeks. This is one […]
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 […]
Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17, 2024 – Great Smoky Mountain Camping and Hiking Trip. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Camping at Cosby Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike Schedule: Tuesday – Sutton Ridge Overlook by way of the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail. 3.6 miles out and back. 400 ft. elevation change rated easy. […]
Tuesday, May 14 — White Oak Mountain Big Red Trail Loop, Collegedale, 4 miles, 623’ el. gain, moderate. The trail begins on the campus of Southern Adventist University and winds its way up and down the side of White Oak Mountain. The woods are pleasant, the trail is well-marked, there are no steep inclines, and the […]
