Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN 38572 Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. […]
Tuesday, September 10 — Grundy Forest Day Loop and Sycamore Falls, near Monteagle, 3.5 miles, moderate, 308 ft. el. gain. A huge rock house, an ancient hemlock tree believed to be 500 years old, four waterfalls, giant rock monoliths, and swimming holes—you will see it all in just 3.5 miles. If water levels allow, take a […]
Tuesday, September 10 - Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Randy Hall is our speaker, and has a degree in handwriting analysis which can be used in such areas as law enforcement or banking. He likes to use his abilities for intellectual entertainment and self-understanding as it reveals a person’s […]
Wednesday - Marathon Hike. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 miles rated moderate. Short Hike: 4-5 mi. We will start at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. At the top we’ll hike the short loop […]
Wednesday, September 11. Sellers Farm Archeology Area. 1.5 miles. Easy. This walk is a 1.5 mile loop rated Easy. The walk is through the fields and woods of a preserved indigenous village. The state archeological area at 474 Poplar Hill Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 contains ceremonial and burial mounds, old walls, and travels alongside scenic […]
Thursday - Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the newest park Trail first at 4:00pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and your own drinks and meat to grill. The Chapter will supply the charcoal, plates and plasticware. Please email or text Bill ttachairperson68@gmail.com 931-335-9360 for info.
The trail is in the woods on natural turf. We will see beautiful rock bluffs, clear streams, huge gardens of cinnamon and glade ferns and the 110ft Ozone Falls. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Bring your lunch. Depart 6am from I24 Exit 11 Park and Ride. 164 Miles to the […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Another adventure on a new section of trail that heads South under Buzzard Point. Moderate hike from the Laurel-Snow trailhead to Morgan Creek. Long Hike: est 8 mi out and back. Short Hike: 5 mi out and back. This trek first takes us on an old railbed along Richland […]
TTA Urban Hike, Nashville, TN. This hike explores parts of downtown Nashville with emphasis on monuments, shortcuts and alleys. There will be a peek into a few iconic buildings as well. Start time is 8:30 am. Meet at the carillon bells at north end of Bicentennial Mall. Free parking is available at Farmer’s Market or […]
Saturday, September 14 — Ritchie Hollow to Snoopers Rock in Prentice Cooper State Forest. A 10-mile in and out hike moderately strenuous due to rocks and nearly 1500’ el. gain. Starting at the TN River, we will hike up to Blowing Wind falls, then continue ascending along the bluff ridge to the outstanding Snoopers Rock overlook […]
Saturday, September 14 – Lost Creek Overlook Trail, Evans Loop and a section of Ray Branch Trail; Ice Cream Social and Refreshing Swim. Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. About 6 miles, easy to moderate. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and lunch. You will need hiking shoes and hiking sticks and […]
Walk in the woods Seven Bridges Trail Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate Seven Bridges Trail is a 2.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges built by volunteers. […]
