Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
The Jackson Chapter's monthly meeting will be at Mulligan's Restaurant/Bar located on Union University Drive in Jackson at 6:00 p.m. Eating is encouraged as they do not charge us for using their dining room. You may arrive a few minutes before 6 to start ordering food. Please contact Terry Warren 731-535-0625 for more information.
Tuesday, February 6 - Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead, South Cumberland State Park. 5 miles out-and-back, flat. Easy to moderate. Joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter. On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove. We will meet at the Foster Falls/Fiery Gizzard South […]
Tuesday, February 6 — South Cumberland State Park: Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, 5 miles out-and-back, flat, easy to moderate. On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring water, snacks and/or lunch; […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike (5 miles total) from Overlook Park to Cowpens loop trail, easy 2.3 miles. On to Stillhouse park overlook and loop trail via Scenic North loop trail. Long Hike: Above trails plus 1.5 miles on Rhododendron trail, considered difficult, to Bridge Creek falls. Then another easy trail to […]
Circular hike through Dunbar Cave State Park; some inclines. Sign-in at picnic table at 8:45. Contact: Hike Leader - Suva Bastin 931-216-0325
Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for this hike and will have to maintain a […]
Thursday, February 8 - Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for this hike and will […]
Thursday, February 8 – Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles rated strenuous. Multi chapter hike with Highland Rim and Nashville. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 […]
Monthly Chapter meeting 6pm at First United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. RSVP to John Martin, speaker series coordinator, at jr.dmartin77@gmail.com if interested in attending the speaker portion and/or the meeting. Speaker is TennGreen Conservancy Deputy Director Christie Henderson and Development Officer Nichole Hidalgo discussing TennGreen's land acquisition in Cumberland County and […]
Saturday, February 10-Sunday, February 11 – Beginner Backpacking. South Cumberland State Park. Sequatchie. Small Wild Area group campsite. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. The campground is a 2.5-mile hike from the Foster Falls parking lot. Water is available next to the campsite and an outhouse is nearby. All levels of experience are welcome. […]
Saturday, February 10-Sunday, February 11 – Beginner Backpacking Trip. South Cumberland State Park. Small Wild Area group campsite. Joint event with the Murfreesboro chapter. The campground is a 2.5-mile hike from the Foster Falls parking lot. Water is available next to the campsite and an outhouse is nearby. All levels of experience are welcome. After […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out total. Long Hike: 8 mi total moderate sometimes strenuous to Breakaway Bluff and back. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 8:00 […]
