Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, April 30 — Benton McKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to the Hiwassee River, 4.1 miles, easy. Requires shuttle. This is an especially outstanding section of the Benton McKaye Trail, which parallels Big Lost Creek through a deep limestone gorge with cascades and waterfalls. The trail follows an old railroad grade built for logging in […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: East shore of Tellico from Lotterdale branch to Coytee 8.4 miles. Short hike to Stinging Creek 4.4 miles. Both long or short are easy to moderate miles with shuttle. WARNING LOTS OF POISON IVY. OPTION TO EAT AT LOCAL RESTAURANT. Carpool cost is $7. Sturdy hiking boots […]
2.7 miles Easy Out and Back After the hike we can eat lunch 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 the Fort's Museum. There are a couple of vistas overlooking […]
Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 hours hiking. The Fiery Gizzard […]
Thursday, May 2 – Fiery Gizzard North and Dog Hole Trail. South Cumberland State Park, near Tracy City, TN. 8.5-10 miles depending on how many overlooks and waterfalls we include and rated difficult. Joint hike with Murfreesboro chapter. Early morning start, exact time determined closer to the hike date. All day and expect around 7 […]
Thursday, May 2 – Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a section of the Ray Branch Overlook Trail. 5 miles. Easy. Nice views of Tims Ford Lake while hiking over rolling hills in a mature hardwood forest. Contact Joan Hartvigsen to register, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Meet at 9 am at […]
6.6 miles Moderate The trail is on natural turf through the woods and a couple of grassy fields, There are a couple of creek crossings near the end of the hike where you might get your feet wet. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There is a restroom and a […]
Saturday, May 4 – Short Springs Workday. Meet at 8:00 am in the Short Springs parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. Bring work gloves, trash bag, pruner and loppers. Specific tasks will be announced Saturday, May 4 – Short Springs Workday. Meet at 8 am in the Short Springs parking lot, 2250 Short later. […]
Saturday, May 4 — Chickamauga Western Loop, Chickamauga Battlefield, 6.4 miles, easy/moderate, 442’ el. gain. This is a pleasant hike, sometimes on roads and sometimes on wide trails. Monuments, woods, fields, more monuments, more woods. The visitors’ center is full of information about this battle as well as the succeeding battle at Chattanooga. Pay tribute […]
Approximately 8 1/2 mile loop trail. Rated moderate-difficult due to length & elevation changes (1736 feet elevation). Jeff Chambers will lead us on a hike where we will see several meadows that may be carpeted with wildflowers such as black-eyed Susan, butterfly weed, purple phacelia, jewelweed, daisies and mountain laurel. Possibly see wildlife of deer, […]
Long Hunter State Park 8 miles. Moderately strenuous for length. This is a hiker-friendly biking trail with little elevation change which features lake views, cedar glades and barrens, other types of terrain, and wildflowers. Bring plenty of water and snacks. We’ll meet at the Jones Mill trailhead for an 8:30 AM step-off. Register with Mark […]
