Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, September 12 — Rainbow Lake Loop on Signal Mountain. Easy, about 3½ to 4 miles. This is an old favorite! We’ll take Rainbow Lake Trail, Bee Branch loop, and the Orange Trail up Middle Creek for half a mile or so. Due to limited parking at the trailhead, please meet at 8:30 am ET […]
Tuesday, September 12. Beaman Park. Laurel Woods Trail. 12.5 miles. 9:00 am. Difficult because of length and hills. To get to trailhead parking, go towards the nature center but turn right on Eaton’s Creek Rd before you get there. Continue about 0.9 miles, then turn left on Little Marrowbone Rd. The entrance will be 0.6 […]
Short Hike: Drive to Pleasant Hill to hike 3 short trails totalling 2.7 mi. Lake Alice 1.5mi, Frey Branch 1.0mi, ADA 0.2mi (Frey Branch and ADA are 2 new trails). Then drive to Meadow Park Creek to hike a 3.0mi trail along the reservoir. Long Hike led by Melissa: Airport trail 2.3mi (New county trail) […]
NOTE DATE CHANGE - 2nd WEDNESDAY, September 13 - 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. J.C. Saunders is our guest speaker. He was a postdoctoral fellow in mathematics at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 2018-2020. He will share pictures he took of Israel, including hikes he did there. He will also show pictures […]
Friday-Sunday, September 15-17 – Tims Ford State Park Little Island Camping and Hiking. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Friday evening, we will set up camp on Little Island. Saturday, we will kayak Tims Ford Lake to Ray Branch Peninsula and hike the Evans Loop Trail. This section of the Ray Branch Shoreline Trail […]
September 15-17 – Camping on Little Island on Tims Ford Lake. Kayaking on Tims Ford Lake and hiking on Ray Branch Peninsula. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to reserve a spot on Little Island, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-962-0811. Saturday we will kayak to Ray Branch Peninsula and hike Evans Loop Trail and a section of the Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Total […]
South Cumberland SP, Fiery Gizzard Trail out and back to Ravens Pointvia the Dog Hole Trail, 10.6 total miles, difficult. The whole trail is on natural turf in the woods. You will see large rock formations, beautiful creeks, waterfalls, and spectacular views. The first 2 miles or so are strenuous. Trekking poles and hiking shoes […]
Saturday, September 16 — Sewanee Perimeter Trail, 6.2 miles in and out, moderate, 800-1000’ el. gain. We’ll start at the Lake Cheston trailhead and hike to Elliott's Point, passing Otey Point on the way. The temperatures should be a little cooler on the plateau, with shade and views. The trail is rocky in places with ups and downs, but […]
Located only 40 minutes from downtown Nashville, TN in Dickson County, Montgomery Bell State Park serves as a natural oasis for local city dwellers and a peaceful vacation destination for travelers. Three lakes are nestled into the 3,850-acre park and provide visitors the opportunity to soak up the sun on their swim beach shores and […]
Saturday, September 16 – “Pick a Park” series. Pickwick Landing State Park. 2.8 miles rated easy. While the park is known more for water sports and golf, we will stroll around the Island Loop peninsula. Rated easy, but dress appropriately and hydrate accordingly. Meet at the campground office at 10:00 A.M. CT to stamp your […]
Distance: 3.1 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate.
Stonehenge Trail is a 3.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail winds north through woods, crossing a small seasonal creek a couple of times. Volunteers built two bridges to make it easier to cross at times of high water.
MEET AT: the Heatherhurst Golf Club’s lower parking lot. 421 Stonehenge Drive Crossville, TN 38558
Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed. For more information contact hike coordinator, Melissa email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (763)742-2934.
Tuesday, September 19 — Savage Gulf Day Loop Trail, Easy, 4.1 miles, lollipop loop. A walk through the woods on top of the plateau along with a trip down to beautiful Savage Falls. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy at 8.30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3Qjdc0S Please register with […]
