Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN. Come join us on this moderate 3.6 mile hike. Sharps Ridge offers one of the best views of our city from its overlook. There is limited parking at the trailhead, so we will meet at Shoney’s on Broadway parking area at 9:00 am ET and carpool a short […]
On Monday, August 19, at 6:00 pm we will meet at Valley View Farm, 165 Valley View Ln., Manchester. The farm is located about halfway between Tullahoma and Manchester, just off Hwy 55. Valley View Farm is locally owned by Mike and Joann Chissler, who have made this a tourist and education destination featuring a […]
Tuesday, August 20 —Savage Gulf Day Loop near Gruetli Laager, with Savage Fall Overlook, 4.1 miles, easy, 380’ elevation gain, lollipop loop. Optional add-on: continuing to a second Savage Fall overlook and swinging bridge, 0.6 miles roundtrip, 100’ elevation gain. We will hike the loop clockwise and enjoy views from the Rattlesnake Point Overlook, where […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park Drive, Clarksville, TN Agenda to be advised
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Cumberland Trail behind the Visitor Center is 3.2 mi round trip. The CT Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Depart 7:30 am CENTRAL at the Landers Crossing the old Outlet Mall on Interstate Drive […]
Thursday, Aug 22. Perimeter Trail. 5.1 mile loop hike, rated Moderate. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview, TN. The environment is woodlands, lake and stream; expect partial shade. There is an indoor restroom and picnic tables. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger parking lot 08:30 am or Bowie Nature Park parking lot at 09:30 am. […]
August 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – Tim’s Ford Lake Paddle. 5 to 6 hours of calm lake paddling. We’ll put in at Devil’s Step Boat Ramp and head west for our first snack break on either Goose Island or Maple Bend Island, and then spend most of our time exploring the beautiful and generally lightly […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved […]
Saturday, August 24 — Cumberland Trail starting at Devil’s Breakfast Table near Crab Orchard TN, out-and-back, 7.8-8.5 miles, 1100’-1500’ el. gain, moderate. Most of the time, this trail through the woods runs along the top of the bluff overlooking Daddys Creek, with a dip or two down to the creek. Check the weather forecast within […]
Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens Hike Trail - 3.4 Miles Easy Stones River National Battlefield – 3.3 Miles Easy Meet at I24 Exit 11 Park and Ride. Depart at 8am CT. Drive 88 Miles to the Trailhead Hike Lead – Philip Anderson 931-561-0925
Tuesday, August 27 — South Cumberland State Park: Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, 5 miles out-and-back, flat, easy to moderate. On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking […]
LONG HIKE: Starting from Bandy Creek hike to The Oscar Blevins Farm then out to the West Entrance where we'll leave the long hikers cars for 6.2 easy to moderate miles. SHORT HIKE: 3.7 easy miles Oscar Blevins loop trail. Bring electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. […]
