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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, October 1 — Window Cliffs Trail REPLACED due to wet and muddy conditions. REPLACEMENT: West Rim Trail, Cloudland Canyon State Park GA near Trenton, 4.7 miles, 744’ el. gain with a few short steep climbs, moderate. The path of Hurricane Helene veered mostly east of us, so the park is open. The weather will […]
Tuesday, November 26 – Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Brentwood, TN. 6 P.M. Moss: Getting to Know and Grow by J. Paul Moore. Learn how to grow a moss garden and use native plants in your landscaping. Learn to identify different mosses encountered as you hike in Middle Tennessee. Plan on joining us for dinner at […]
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 […]
The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to the Fort’s Museum. There are vistas overlooking downtown Clarksville and Civil War cannons along the way. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The museum […]
Thursday, October 3 – Tims Ford Lake Kayak Paddle – Pleasant Grove Public Use Area, 199 Pleasant Grove Drive, Estill Springs. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Paddle Little Hurricane Creek to the end of Carvers Branch. Considered to be the prettiest section of Tims Ford Lake. We will meet at 9:00 am CT […]
It's cleanup time at the Columbia/Franklin Chapter Natural Area. Hike: Clean-up at Stillhouse Hollow Falls Carpool: Kroger, 845 Nashville Highway, Columbia, TN at 8:30 AM (departure time) Meet at Stillhouse Hollow Falls parking lot: 9:00 AM Hike Leader: Chris Hoffman, chrishoffman51@gmail.com, 712-755-3751 Hike Information: Bring gloves, large trash bags, hand clippers/cutters to cut any vegetation encroaching onto […]
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 […]
Saturday, October 5 — Brush Creek Trail in the Cherokee National Forest, 7 miles, easy to moderate. We’ll start at Boyd Gap, with views of Big Frog Mountain and the shores of Ocoee Lake. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or […]
