Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
It's that time again to plan our hikes for 2025. The Cove is a perfect place for our hike planning. We will meet at 12:00 pm at a reserved shelter and enjoy a great meal. Remember to bring your one or two favorite hikes to our 2025 hike planning table and we will enjoy great […]
Meet at 4 P.M. CT at Rotary Park Amphitheater. The entrance to the Amphitheater is on E. Old Ashland City Road. We will hike approximately 2 miles, moderate, and eat after the hike. Bring a covered dish. Drinks, cups, plates, etc. will be provided. There are bathrooms close to the Pavilion. Hike Leader – Steve […]
Distance: 2.00 miles. Rating: Easy to Moderate This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to the CCC dam, then walk across the […]
Monday, October 21, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Last Chapter Meeting before the Annual Meeting! We have a lot of important business and need everyone to come and support our Chapter. First, we’ll be voting for Highland Rim TTA Chapter officers for 2025. Also, for members of […]
Tuesday, October 22 — Johns Mountain and Pinhoti Loop Trail, 5.0 miles, moderate, 1,023’ el. gain. This trail is part of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. As we hike along this beautiful trail, we will reach the top of the mountain ridge at the Johns Mountain Lookout Tower. Enjoy our walk along this ridge, with its […]
Long Hike: 6.5 miles moderate to difficult thru hike. Requires a car shuttle. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate with a short strenuous climb out and back. The trail offers panoramic overlook views of the lake; many diverse species of wildflowers (in season) and native wildlife; and breathtaking scenery. The secluded trail runs 6.5 miles between […]
Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy This trail opened in July 2022. This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members […]
Tuesday, October 29 — Chattanooga National Cemetery History Walk, 3 to 5 miles, easy, pavement and grass, some climbing is required. This property was vital to the battles for Chattanooga. Due to its location between Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain, General U. S. Grant chose it for his headquarters. We will see many monuments recognizing […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Hike is 5 miles total rated moderate to strenuous. Meet hike leader, Sheila, at the Cove Deli & Market 15454 Hwy 70 N, Monterey, TN. We’ll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Depart 8:00 am CDST from the outer parking lot of Harbor Freight, 145 Highland […]
Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acres nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. We are planning on hiking the Lake Trail/South Lake […]
The hike will be approximately 5.75 miles and take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended especially if we have had recent rain. Rain will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking area on […]
We will Hike the Green River Bluffs and Heritage Loop Trail in Mammoth Cave National Park (4.3 Miles Moderate). This beautiful trail leads from the picnic area down to the Green River along the bluffs. It's a broad path, making it easy to navigate. There are many scenic viewpoints along this route and interesting geological features […]
