Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, July 29 — Savage Gulf: Stone Door to Saw Mill Campground via the Connector Trail, 10 miles, moderately challenging, out and back, 1676’ el. gain. We will stop at fantastic overlooks, descend the Stone Door, cross a few creeks, see the old Decatur Savage house, cross on a large bridge and refresh in the water […]
Jackson Falls is a 900’ concrete trail sloping straight down and returning the same way. Before going to the falls there are several vantage points looking down onto the Duck River and surrounding countryside. Jackson Falls is located at milepost 404.7 on the Natchez Trace. We plan on spending ~one hour here. Devil’s Backbone State […]
July 29 - Short Springs Work Day. Meet at 8 am in the parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma, TN. Bring water, work gloves, pruners, loppers, chain saws, mattock and trash bags. Specific tasks include sawing away blowdown trees blocking the trails, trimming back foliage from trails, ditching. The chain saw operator needs help caring fuel and […]
Long Hunter SP, Day Loop Trail, 4.5 miles, moderate. The trail is on natural turf in the woods. There are a lot of views of Percy Priest Lake. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. Trekking poles are recommend. Bring you lunch. Meet 8:00 A.M. CDT Exit 11 new commuter parking lot. ∼ 62 miles to trail […]
MEADOW LAKE: Soldier’s Beach Trail - 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. 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, Sirka, email plateaulocalwalks@yahoo.com or text (404) 790-3945.
July 31-August 3 – Cataloochee Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikes TBA . Possible hikes: Cataloochee Divide Trail, Caldwell Fork and Boogerman Trails, Rough Fork, Caldwell Fork, and Big Fork Ridge Trails. Reserve space in campsite by emailing Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914
Monday, July 31 - Thursday, August 3 – Cataloochee Camping and Hiking. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Waynesville, NC. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Two group campsites have been reserved in the Cataloochee Campground. The campground has pit toilets and no water. There are no hookups or showers. Possible hikes in the area […]
Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN. 5+ miles. Moderate (can be strenuous for novice hikers). Meet at the Chickering Road trailhead, 1771 Chickering Rd, Forest Hills, near Brentwood, https://goo.gl/maps/28P3y4os6YKfrsuT9, for a prompt 7 am start. Dogs on a leash okay (Park regs require no more than 6-ft leash - you may be ticketed if you fail […]
Tuesday August 1st - First stop will be the Ijams Nature Center where we will hike several trails before and after lunch. We'll eat lunch at the Redbud Kitchen, 906 Sevier Ave. Drive one hour to Harford, TN to the Pigeon River Campground campinginthesmokymountains.com/reserve (bring a pillow and sheet) where we'll camp for the night. […]
Tuesday, August 1 — Reflection Riding, about 4 miles, easy. To try and beat the August heat, we will explore the grounds at Reflection Riding, which is an arboretum and nature center at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Expect to walk/hike 4 or so miles mostly under shade with some sun (if it's out) here and there. Make sure to […]
Wednesday. Clarksville Greenway from Pollard Road to the Red River, 6.0 total miles out and back, moderate due to distance and four hills. The trail is paved most of the way. It follows an abandoned railroad through the woods. There is a restroom at the trail head. Dogs are welcome but must be on a […]
Thursday, August 3 — Scenic City Chapter Meeting, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ET, Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Dr., Hixson, TN. 37343. A meeting agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have something you would like to add to the agenda, please contact Scenic City Chapter Chair Jane Ellett, Jne2609@gmail.com or (423) 309-7879.
