Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
This is your chance to do your part to help keep our trails in good shape for our hikes. The current plan, subject to change, is to reroute a small section of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail and build a short boardwalk across Beaver Creek. There won't be a lot of walking involved and no one […]
Saturday, January 11th - Long Hike: This is a moderately difficult 6.6 mile hike. Short Hike: 4 mi in/out from Natural Bridge to Devil's Jump Overlook and back. The loop features two of the best river gorge overlooks in the Big South Fork area. Two other interesting features along the trail are the Devils Jump […]
Saturday, January 11 – Stones River Greenway – 5.7 Miles, Easy This is an out and back trail to the J.Percy Priest dam. It is a well paved walkway with some boardwalk, alongside Stones River in Nashville. The trail is mostly shaded. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Bring your lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables […]
Hike Leaders Saturday, January 11 — Guild Hardy Loop Trail, Lookout Mountain TN, two options. First option: 11.1 miles, strenuous, 1,686’ el. gain, lollipop. This trail pieces together several trails around Lookout Mountain and provides incredible views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River. We will start at the Guild trailhead on Ochs Highway and head up gradually […]
Fairfield Glade: Windsor Bluff Overlook Distance: 1.6 miles. Rating: Easy to Moderate The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the look clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill […]
Tuesday, January 14 — Savage Gulf State Park: Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls, 5.0 miles, moderate, 866 ft. el. gain, out-and-back. If you love waterfalls, this is the hike for you! We will wind our way downhill passing Suter Falls and then make our way down to the Collins River and the exquisite Horsepound Falls. Check the weather […]
Tuesday, January 14 – No chapter meeting this month. Next meeting is Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm CT.
Wednesday, January 15th - Middle Creek/Slave Falls/Needle Arch, Big South Fork. A moderate 6.5 mile hike featuring awesome rock houses, a waterfall, and an arch. A car shuttle will be arranged dropping off at Middle Creek trailhead and leaving a car at Sawmill trailhead. Depart from Cracker Barrel in Crossville 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost […]
Cordell Hull Lake / Defeated Creek Roughly 6 miles. Moderately strenuous for distance and elevation change. We’ll enjoy bluff views, see old homestead sites, and pass by waterfalls as we hike from the Defeated Creek campground to the Tator Knob overlook (we’ll need to shuttle.) We’ll finish by mid-afternoon. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and […]
We will meet at the parking lot at the south end of the lake with more specific instructions at time of registration. We will then carpool to the boat ramp. From there we will follow the trail going to and around the south end of the lake and then take the Azalea Loop trail that […]
Saturday, January 18 — Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail, 9.1 miles, 974’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate. Reviews warn about downed trees, bears, and a long drive on a rough road, but Jacks River Falls is worth the hassle. Beech Bottom Trail is a wide trail through the Cohutta Wilderness that takes us to the Jacks […]
Saturday January 18 – No Hike due to MLK Day Hike Canal Loop
