Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, September 2 — Chickamauga Western Loop, 6.4 miles, easy/moderate, 440’ el. gain, loop. This gentle trail through the woods and fields of the Chickamauga Battlefield includes an optional ascent of Snodgrass Hill, where General George Thomas, the “Rock of Chickamauga,” held off the Confederate attack long enough for the Union army to retrench in […]
Tuesday, September 5 — Johnston Woods Trail, 3.9 miles, easy. It is exciting to discover this previously unknown trail that is very close to our Ooltewah Food City carpool location! It gets a high rating on AllTrails. Please meet in Food City Ooltewah parking area near its gas station, right off I-75 exit 11, at […]
Social hour begins at 6 pm with the meeting starting at 7 pm. This month we are happy to present Rick Lausten with his program on his latest trek across England. As many of you know, Rick and his troupe set out every 2-3 years and hike long distances in the English countryside and this […]
Cumberland Trail: Rock Creek Gorge Plus, Sale Creek, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8.8 miles moderate to strenuous hiking from the Reto Hughes Trailhead including the Rock Creek Loop ending at the Upper Leggett Trailhead. Short Hike: 5.4 mile moderate doing the thru hike only. Vehicle shuttle required. Beautiful cascades along […]
Picnic starts at 5 pm. Hike the Soldier Beach Trail first at 4:15pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, your own drinks and meat to grill. The Chapter will supply the charcoal, plates and plasticware. Please email or text Bill ttachairperson68@gmail.com 931-335-9360 for info.
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at 9:30 […]
Come join us for a trip up to Flat Top Mtn Farm for U-Pick Zinnias and Sunflowers on Friday, September 8th followed by lunch on the lake at Trish Appleton’s. From their website “Come stroll through the fields of the zinnias and sunflowers. Pick zinnias and sunflowers for $12 in a container that you get to […]
This is an easy trail around Indian Boundary Lake. The loop is 3.1 miles on a very nice hiking-biking trail along the shoreline with only minor ups and downs. After the hike, we will picnic and swim. We will start our hike and picnic at the swimming area which has a broad sandy beach and […]
Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN. Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off. Seven miles total, easy to moderate. These trails have great overlooks of […]
Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN. Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off. Seven miles total, easy to moderate. These trails have great overlooks of […]
Ravenwood Park, Nashville, TN. 4 miles. Easy. Come see the newly opened Ravenwood Park. Meet near the swing sets in the playground at the top of the hill in Ravenwood Park. Starting at 9 am. We will explore the park from the crest of the hill and walk to the river. About 4 miles. This park is […]