Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Friday, November 29. 10:00 AM. Fort Negley after Thanksgiving Popup Hike. To the right of the Visitors Center porch is the Vulcan Materials Company Fossils @ the Fort collection site. In this specific area, you can search for 400 million-year-old fossils donated by Vulcan Materials Company and sourced from one of their quarries. Print off an […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is a 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. The trail is easy if you're accustomed to going six miles but if not, you'd probably call it moderate. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration is required and please include your name […]
Saturday, November 30 — Daddy’s Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail, near Crab Orchard TN, 7.2-7.5 miles, about 1,100’ el. gain, moderate. We will hike this trail south to north, from Hebbertsburg Road to East Keyes Road. This requires a short shuttle. The trail bobbles in, around, and up and down gorges carved out by […]
We’ll touch on several different trails but they’re all easy, no significant elevation changes. We’ll past through woodlands and see Creekside habitats showcasing a variety of wildlife and natural plants as well as remnants, stairs, building foundations and other remains of pre-Manhattan project settlements. Also, we’ll see parts of the Quarry, the Quarry Lake and […]
Tuesday, December 3 — Covenant College Trails near Lookout Mountain GA, about 4.5 miles, easy/moderate. A shorter option is also available. This private college has eight interconnecting trails wandering through pleasant woods on the southern side of its campus. The trail map looks like a spilled jar of giant gummy worms! We’ll manage to do all these […]
Meeting Location: Barnabas Center, 506 Fair St, Franklin, TN 37064. Social Hour: 6:00 pm. We will start the quarterly meeting at 6:20 p.m. to plan hikes in the third quarter, review the 2025 TTA Annual Meeting plans/progress, and other miscellaneous projects. At 7 p.m., we will have a presentation from Libby Francis, president emeritus of […]
Wednesday Dec 4 - BSF - Honey Creek Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a […]
Circular Hike through Dunbar Cave State Park. This is a great hike mostly on natural turf and around the Lake. There are some inclines. Hike Commences at 9:00am – Meet at the Welcome Center. Dunbar Cave State Park, Clarksville, TN Hike Leader – Jan 931-220-4140
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at Beaman […]
We will hike a 4 mile loop along the Wolf River in the woods and along a mile of boardwalk. The park is located at the end of Byhalia Road, 419 Johnson Park Drive. It is a lovely forest trail with some deep ravine crossings and several overviews of the Wolf River. Park at the restroom […]
Saturday, December 7 - Cumberland Trail, Prentice Cooper State Forest. Pot Point Loop. 11.7 miles. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Difficult due to distance. This trail goes along the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River where this beautiful river cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. The trail is located in the […]
Saturday, December 7 - Cumberland Trail - Pot Point Loop. 11.7-mile loop rated difficult due to distance. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. The trail is in the Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County and is a section of the Cumberland Trail. This trail goes along the Grand Canyon of Tennessee where the […]
