Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
This will be a joint hike with Jackson Chapter.We will hike the 7.5 mile Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort […]
Joint hike with Memphis. See Memphis section for description of the hike. Meet at Panera Bread in Jackson at 7:30 & leave at 7:45 a.m. or meet at the trailhead at 9:15 a.m. (near visitors center). Please be prompt on arrival times as the Memphis chapter starts hikes promptly at designated time. For hike, register […]
6 miles Easy The trail surface is asphalt and 90% level. There are views of the Cumberland River and Sycamore Creek which it crosses on a safe Rail Road overhead suspension bridge. It also passes several picturesque bluffs. Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT departure. Drive 20 […]
5.2 miles, 550 ft elevation change. Moderate. Savage Gulf West Trailhead (Greeter Falls), 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont, TN. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in the natural area, Big Bluffs Overlook. From Big Bluff Overlook we will see two panoramic vistas. To the left […]
Saturday, March 23 — Rock Island State Park: Collins River Nature Trail, Eagle Trail (with Blue Hole Trail), & Bluff Trail (with optional Downstream Trail), approximately 6.5 to 8 miles, about 680’ el. gain, easy to moderate. This is a joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter, Tim Booth. This park is located at the […]
Saturday, March 23 — Rock Island State Park: Collins River Nature Trail, Eagle Trail (with Blue Hole Trail), & Bluff Trail (with optional Downstream Trail), approximately 6.5 to 8 miles, about 680’ el. gain, easy to moderate. This park is located at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers. We will spend the […]
Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. MEET AT: the Trailhead […]
Tuesday, March 26 — Sitton Gulch trail, 3-5 miles out & back, easy to moderate, depending on how many waterfalls you want to see. A well-maintained trail, three spectacular waterfalls, a rushing whitewater creek, looming cliffs, and lots of wildflowers (we hope). What more could you ask for? Trail starts near Trenton GA and heads […]
Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Community Room, 261 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN. 6 P.M. Our speaker will be Ben Nance with the Tennessee Division of Archaeology. He is coordinating with Franklin City Parks to open a trail to the top of Roper’s Knob, site of a Civil War earthworks and house. He will discuss the excavation […]
East Tellico Lake from Marina/ Antioch Trailhead to Coytee Loop Trailhead 8.1 easy to moderate miles with shuttle. Option for short hike from Antioch to Glendale Parking 3.3 miles.Carpool cost is $7. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an […]
Saturday, March 30 –Grundy Forest loop to the Fiery Gizzard and Raven’s Point, with return on the Dog Hole trail. 10 miles, nearly 1300’ el. gain, strenuous. Waterfalls, rock formations, boulder fields, panoramic overlooks! Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and lunch along with more water than […]
Hike River Bluff Trail – Norris Dam, We will park at the trailhead on Dabney Road and hike the lower section of the trail along Norris River, less than two miles each way. The walk along the river is relatively flat. Where we will turn around the trail goes up the bluff to make a […]
