Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sunday, October 8. Pogue Creek Canyon Overlook. 1.5 Miles. Easy. Meet at Grey Gables at 10:00 am EST. We will caravan to the ranger station. Then we will drive back to the trailhead. If you have questions or need more information, Call or text Judy Jenkins at 615-403-0002.
Sunday, October 8 – Sherwood Forest Trail, Sherwood State Natural Area, Sherwood, TN. 3 mile loop, easy. Meet at 2pm at the trailhead, 1900 Old CCC Road, Sherwood, TN. This hike features overlooks, a natural bridge and a beautiful forest. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and a snack.
Tuesday, October 10 — Huckleberry Knob and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, about 3 miles total, easy. Join us for a spectacular drive and a couple short hikes on the Cherohala Skyway, a National Scenic Byway that starts near Tellico Plains and takes us into North Carolina. The two hikes have trailheads located a short distance […]
Bring water shoes just in case the creek is deep to hike a side trail to a waterfall. Short Hike: 5 mi moderate in/out. Long Hike: 9mi moderate to strenuous loop with overlooks, rock bluffs and waterfalls. Depart 8:00 am CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel Southeast parking lot. Carpool gas cost $6. Bring lunch, […]
Wednesday, October 11. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forrest, Clermont, KY. Meet at the Gallatin Walmart parking lot near Chick-fil-A at 8:30 a.m. to carpool for the two-hour drive. Bernheim has 16,140 acres with 40 miles of trails. We will see the Forest Giants sculpted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo from reclaimed wood and walk some […]
NOTE DATE CHANGE – 2nd WEDNESDAY, October 11 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Guest speaker Paul Kahler will share photos of his 500 mile hike on the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at djconatser@comcast.net.
Timberland Park on the Natchez Trace Parkway (3.5 miles). This Williamson County park has a number of short trails which we’ll combine for the desired distance. The park is located at Natchez Trace Parkway milepost 437.2, just south of the Birdsong Hollow Bridge that crosses over Highway 96. Part of our hike will take us […]
The 6 pm meeting is held at the First United Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. We will meet for dinner at Gondola, Woodmere Mall, Crossville at 4:30 pm. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the church annex. Please email or text Bill ttaplateauchairperson@gmail.com 931-335-9360 your intent to join us for dinner.
Fall Creek Falls State Park – Gilbert Gaul Loop. 4.5-mile loop rated easy to moderate with a 100 ft. elevation change. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. This trail is one of the favorite hikes listed in the Fran Wallas Hiked’em All program that involves a patch and an achievement rocker to be worn […]
Saturday,October 14 – Gilbert Gaul Loop, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. 4.5 mile loop. Easy to moderate. 100 ft. Elevation change, rolling hills. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at the trailhead at 8:00 am CT. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Half of the loop is through the woods. On the return part of the […]
Lake Barkley SP Wilderness Trail, out and back, 4.9 total miles, moderate. There is a rest room near the trail head. Ninety percent of the trail is on natural turf through the woods, the remainder is along a paved road. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. Meet 8 a.m. CT, […]
Savage Gulf Day Loop Trail is easy 5.1 miles, lollipop loop. A walk through the woods on top of the plateau along with a trip down to beautiful Savage Falls. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. Carpool cost is $7. Depart 8:00 am CDST from outer parking lot of […]
