Columbia/Franklin Quarterly Meeting

Social hour begins at 6 pm with the meeting starting at 7 pm. This month we are happy to present Rick Lausten with his program on his latest trek across England. As many of you know, Rick and his troupe set out every 2-3 years and hike long distances in the English countryside and this […]

Cumberland Trail: Rock Creek Gorge, Sale Creek, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.

Cumberland Trail: Rock Creek Gorge Plus, Sale Creek, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8.8 miles moderate to strenuous hiking from the Reto Hughes Trailhead including the Rock Creek Loop ending at the Upper Leggett Trailhead. Short Hike: 5.4 mile moderate doing the thru hike only. Vehicle shuttle required. Beautiful cascades along […]

Plateau Chapter Fall Picnic at Meadow Park Lake, Crossville, TN.

Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the Soldier Beach Trail first at 4:15pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, 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.

Volunteer Day at Beaman Park

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 9:30 […]

Flat Top Mtn Farm Flower Pickin’

Come join us for a trip up to Flat Top Mtn Farm for U-Pick Zinnias and Sunflowers on Friday, September 8th followed by lunch on the lake at Trish Appleton’s.   From their website “Come stroll through the fields of the zinnias and sunflowers. Pick zinnias and sunflowers for $12 in a container that you get to […]

Indian Boundary Recreation Area

This is an easy trail around Indian Boundary Lake. The loop is 3.1 miles on a very nice hiking-biking trail along the shoreline with only minor ups and downs. After the hike, we will picnic and swim. We will start our hike and picnic at the swimming area which has a broad sandy beach and […]

Tims Ford State Park Hike

Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN.  Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail.  Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off.  Seven miles total, easy to moderate.  These trails have great overlooks of […]

Tims Ford State Park Trails

Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN.  Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail.  Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off.  Seven miles total, easy to moderate.  These trails have great overlooks of […]

New Ravenwood Park

Ravenwood Park, Nashville, TN.  4 miles.  Easy.  Come see the newly opened Ravenwood Park. Meet near the swing sets in the playground at the top of the hill in Ravenwood Park. Starting at 9 am. We will explore the park from the crest of the hill and walk to the river.  About 4 miles.   This park is […]

Johnsonville/ Nathan Bedford Forrest State Parks

Susan Woods will lead us on a morning hike at Johnsonville for a 3 mile hike. We will meet at the park's visitor center at 9:30. After this hike we can stop at the Cafe in Camden for lunch or you can bring your own and eat at one of the picnic area. We will […]

Paris Landing State Park

Joint Hike with the Clarksville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association. This hike is a moderate 3.5 mile trek. Founded in 1945, Paris Landing State Park was named after an old steamboat and freight landing on the Tennessee River. In the 1800s, the river landing was an important spot for the delivery of goods to serve […]

Daddy’s Creek Trail OVERLOOK Walk in the Woods

Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate.
Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
MEET AT: the Trailhead parking lot off Hebbertsburg Rd by the yellow gate. GPS: 35.95912-84.84659.
Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact hike coordinator, Sirka, email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (404) 790-3945.

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