Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Thursday, March 21, 2024: Collins Gulf Loop: Gruetli-Laager, TN. Savage Gulf State Park. About 12 miles. Not a beginner hike. Rated difficult due to rocky terrain, possible stream crossing challenges, and elevation changes. Route: Suter Falls, Horsepound Falls, Sawmill Camping Area, Stagecoach Rd, then walk along the bluff and back over the Collins River to […]
4.3-mile hike in Mammoth Cave National Park rated MODERATE with a 564 ft. elevation gain. Our hike will begin at the visitor center parking lot, near the picnic area to the Green River Bluff Trail to the Echo River Spring Trail, the Mammoth Dome Sink Trail and finally the Heritage Trail back to the visitors […]
Bring water shoes just in case the creek is deep to hike a side trail to a waterfall. Short Hike: 6 mi easy to moderate loop to Stevenson Overlook returning to the Group Camp on an old road. Long Hike: 8.3 mi moderate to strenuous loop to Stevenson overlook, side trail to tunnel plus side […]
This will be a joint hike with Jackson Chapter.We will hike the 7.5 mile Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort […]
Joint hike with Memphis. See Memphis section for description of the hike. Meet at Panera Bread in Jackson at 7:30 & leave at 7:45 a.m. or meet at the trailhead at 9:15 a.m. (near visitors center). Please be prompt on arrival times as the Memphis chapter starts hikes promptly at designated time. For hike, register […]
6 miles Easy The trail surface is asphalt and 90% level. There are views of the Cumberland River and Sycamore Creek which it crosses on a safe Rail Road overhead suspension bridge. It also passes several picturesque bluffs. Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT departure. Drive 20 […]
5.2 miles, 550 ft elevation change. Moderate. Savage Gulf West Trailhead (Greeter Falls), 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont, TN. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in the natural area, Big Bluffs Overlook. From Big Bluff Overlook we will see two panoramic vistas. To the left […]
Saturday, March 23 — Rock Island State Park: Collins River Nature Trail, Eagle Trail (with Blue Hole Trail), & Bluff Trail (with optional Downstream Trail), approximately 6.5 to 8 miles, about 680’ el. gain, easy to moderate. This is a joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter, Tim Booth. This park is located at the […]
Saturday, March 23 — Rock Island State Park: Collins River Nature Trail, Eagle Trail (with Blue Hole Trail), & Bluff Trail (with optional Downstream Trail), approximately 6.5 to 8 miles, about 680’ el. gain, easy to moderate. This park is located at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers. We will spend the […]
Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. MEET AT: the Trailhead […]
Tuesday, March 26 — Sitton Gulch trail, 3-5 miles out & back, easy to moderate, depending on how many waterfalls you want to see. A well-maintained trail, three spectacular waterfalls, a rushing whitewater creek, looming cliffs, and lots of wildflowers (we hope). What more could you ask for? Trail starts near Trenton GA and heads […]
Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Community Room, 261 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN. 6 P.M. Our speaker will be Ben Nance with the Tennessee Division of Archaeology. He is coordinating with Franklin City Parks to open a trail to the top of Roper’s Knob, site of a Civil War earthworks and house. He will discuss the excavation […]
