Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Tuesday, October 8 — Sewanee Perimeter Trail from the Memorial Cross to Bridal Veil Falls, moderate, in and out, 4.6 miles, el. gain 672’. Longer option: continue past the falls to the intersection with Lake Cheston trail for a total of 6.2 miles. Most of the gain is on the return. The trail is scenic with no […]
Tuesday, October 8 - Bledsoe Creek State Park. We will hike the High Ridge trail and descend to the Shoreline trail. 3 miles, moderate difficulty. Meet at Park Headquarters at 10:00 AM. Contact George Palma 916-704-2064 or xcmtb1947@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 8-Friday October 11 – Kayaking Santeetlah and Fontana Lakes. Hiking. Camping at Rattler Ford Group Camp, Robbinsville, NC. Register early with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net, 931-636-2914 to secure a spot. Santeetlah Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. It is surrounded by blue mountains and the Nantahala National Forest and […]
Tuesday, October 8 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Jeff Royer, owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in Murfreesboro will be our speaker. He will be speaking about bats. Bats eat huge amounts of insects and are one of the most important mammals we have. For more […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 9.1 mi round trip on the Big Creek Trail to the Alum Gap campground then ½ mi to the overlook. Elevation gain is 1,135. Short Hike: 4-5 mi out and back. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
Thursday, October 10, Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns TN. 10 miles - rated difficult due to distance. We’ll start at the Lodge and hike the Wildcat Trail to connect to the southern half of the Montgomery Bell Trail loop using the Creech Hollow Trail then return to the Lodge. Wooded terrain with some hills. The […]
TTA Plateau Chapter Meeting, Crossville, TN. 6pm at First United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. Please be in your seat by the 6pm start time.
This trail is part of the River to River and Garden of the Gods trail system. Featuring Arch of The Gods, Anvil Rock, scenic views and rock formations. Restrooms available at the Garden of the Gods Recreation area (though not in the best condition) Please note that while this hike is listed as moderate, there […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. We'll hike South toward Lone Oak past the Furnace Rockhouse and Vortex Falls. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
TTA Plateau Chapter Spring Get Away Damascus, Virginia. Sign up by Oct 12. Bike the Creeper – Hike the AT APR 1–3 2025 Laurel Run Cabins and Orchard House Please contact Judi Boyle by October 12th with your choice of staying in which cabin or the house.Text or call 815*355*0548 or email judiboyle@comcast.net. All Plateau […]
