Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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.
Saturday, August 5 — High Voltage Trail at Raccoon Mountain, 8-9 miles in & out, moderate, 1,200’ el. gain. We start next to the Tennessee River and gradually ascend to the top of Raccoon Mountain for a great overlook and lunch. Then we retrace our steps down the shared bike/hike path. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the parking lot […]
Obed River Park - 1.2 miles Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on […]
Tuesday, August 8 — Little Cedar Mountain loop, 3.2 miles, easy. Located next to Nickajack Lake, we will hike up a mild elevation to a scenic overlook of the lake. Then descend to the shore. Interesting rocks to navigate over and around. An early start at 7:30 am ET to beat the heat, meeting at parking […]
Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Chapter member Anna Lina Buckley will share photos of her trip to Europe. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at djconatser@comcast.net.
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. Wear your swimsuit under your hiking clothes, bring a beach towel and water shoes for swimming. First we'll hike to Cummins Falls overlook, approximately a mile, then drive to Washmorgan Hollow SNA for a 2 mi round-trip in/out hike to a waterfall. You'll be walking in the creek bed most […]
Saturday, August 12 – Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. 7.85 miles, moderate. We will hike all the trails! We will hike along the Duck River where we will see Blue Hole Falls and Big Falls, which is 30 feet high. We will hike the Backbone Trail and the Forks of the River Trail, where we […]
Window Cliffs Trail, 5.5 total miles out and back, moderate. The trail is on natural turf with a variety of woods and grassy areas. There are 9 creek crossings twice. There is a cable for balance on some of the crossings. The views from the cliffs and the cliffs themselves are spectacular. Trekking poles are […]
