Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Monday, June 26, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Our program will feature Bob and Laura Qualman, two of our newest members. Bob and Laura own and operate two certified tree farms in Middle and Western Tennessee where they grow stands of oak, hickory, and loblolly. They are […]
Tuesday June 27 — Ocoee River: SHORT: Rhododendron Trail, easy, 3.3 miles, out-and-back. LONG: The Rhododendron Trail follows the wild and wooly Ocoee River through beautiful scenery. Shady with mini-waterfalls, rafts, and kayaks along the way. LONG: After the Rhododendron Trail, continue to the Bearpaw Loop, moderate, 3.3 miles, for a total of 6.6 miles. […]
Birds of Florida Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Brentwood, TN, 6 PM. Florida is one of the nation's top birding destinations. Last spring, TTA members Kevin Bowden and Danny Shelton spent a week in some of that state's best bird watching spots- from lakes and wetlands, to seashores, to water treatment facilities. Join them as they […]
Obed Segment of Cumberland Trail called the Nemo Trail is rated moderate to strenuous. From the Nemo Bridge Trailhead the hiker is exposed to rising bluffs and glimpses of the Emory and Obed Rivers. Wear orange. Hike: 5 miles in/out where the trail continues on across old Alley Ford Road. Depart 7:30 am CDST from […]
Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old VFW building on Highway 70S in McMinnville. We will have to […]
Saturday, July 1 – Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. Joint outing with the Murfreesboro Chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old VFW building […]
Saturday, July 1 — John Muir Trail along the Hiwassee River, 6-8 miles, easy, shuttle involved. This is a beautiful trail that follows the scenic river through the mountains. We’ll start at the Appalachia Powerhouse and end at Childers Creek Road, seeing fishermen, rafters, kayakers, and maybe bald eagles along the way. Bring water shoes if you […]
Stones River Greenway from Kohl’s Trail Head to Percy Priest Dam and back, 5.8 miles, moderate. The trail is paved and parallels the Stone Rive to Percy Creek Dam where we will eat lunch on picnic tables. There are trees along most of the trail. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There are restrooms […]
Tuesday, July 4— Window Cliffs Trail, moderate, 5.3 miles, 660’ el. gain, out-and-back. A lot of the elevation gain is near the turnaround point and can be skipped. This is a popular trail with a LOT of creek crossings, a waterfall, and cliffs with holes (“windows”). A great summer hike! How often do you get […]
5 mile thu hike to enjoy this newest trail, which was opened on April 21. There should still be some wildflowers, birds, and nice rock formations to spice up the scenery. And the highlight is Dry Creek Falls, which is actually 2 waterfalls. This hike is 5 miles in length, and should be considered strenuous […]
Wednesday McGregor Park Cumberland Riverwalk Pavilion, out and back, to Ft. Defiance, 2.7 total miles, easy. We can eat lunch after the hike at Wendy’s; The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to […]
Saturday, July 8 – Barfield Crescent Park. Murfreesboro. 6 miles rated moderate. We will hike all the trails beginning at the Wilderness Station. The Marshall Knob trail starts out as a paved path then drops alongside the West Fork Stones River. Then we’ll hike the Valley View Loop and Rocky Path Loop. We’ll enjoy seeing […]
