Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
South Cumberland State Park: Big Creek Loop. 9.9 miles, strenuous due to descent into and ascent out of Big Creek Gulf, 1,620’ elevation gain. We will make a loop using Greeter Trail, Big Creek Gulf Trail, connector trail, and Big Creek Rim trail. Cliffs, creeks, waterfalls, vistas! Check the forecast and choose appropriate layers, wear […]
We will hike the White trail for a total of 6-6.5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 3 hours for this hike. Rain will […]
Tuesday, February 13 — Goforth Creek Trail and Scenic Spur Trail, 4 miles or so, moderate, out-and-back. Goforth Creek is a crazy little whitewater creek that jumps over huge boulders before it settles down for 50 feet and flows quietly into the Ocoee River. We’ll walk along this creek for a little way to admire the […]
Tuesday, February 13 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Jana Foster will give a presentation from a recent hike in the Dolomites in Italy. The Dolomites also known as the Dolomite Mountains are a mountain range in northeastern Italy and known for the beauty and diversity of the landscape. […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: 5 easy to moderate miles total in/out. LONG HIKE: 8 moderate miles total in/out. Very little elevation changes with great views of the gorge. Depart 8:00 am CT from the SW parking lot of Central Baptist Church, Main St, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost is $7. Bring (electrolytes) […]
February 14, Wednesday, 10:30 AM. Triple Creek Park, Gallatin. 3.5 miles. Easy. Paved. Bring your favorite valentine! Meet at the Gallatin Civic Center outer parking lot, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave.We will walk from the Civic Center into Triple Creek Park (.85m), then follow the park’s perimeter loop trail (1.80m) and return to the Civic Center […]
Montgomery Bell State ParkBurns, TN7-1/2 miles Moderately strenuous for terrain and length. We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying a forest scenery, water features, and history. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch. We may encounter muddy sections. Register with Mark for updates. Alternate date for inclement weather: Friday, […]
Most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We will sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, was the first major Union victory in the Civil War. Nashville would fall to Union troops in a matter of days. The Cumberland River […]
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 […]
Saturday, February 17 — Cumberland trail: Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road, with a shuttle. Longer option: 8-9 miles, moderate, about 1000’ el. gain. Shorter option: 5.4 miles, moderate. We all start at the Retro-Hughes trailhead of the CT, traverse through a lovely pine forest, climb up a wooden ladder, and descend rock stairs into the impressive […]
