GONNA RAIN AGAIN CANCELLED -Trail Maintenance Black Mountain, Crab Orchard, TN

Annual trail maintenance of Black Mountain including the upper loop and lower loop plus down the mountain toward Windless Cave. We'll divide up into 3 crews. Bring swing blades, saw, loppers, clippers and gloves. As usual bring water, tick and bug spray. We’ll cook hot dogs at the campground around noon. Depart 7:30am from Dorton […]

CANCELED MORE RAIN Cloudland Canyon State Park, Sitton’s Gulch Trail, Rising Fawn, GA

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. A 6-mile moderate shuttle hike starting at the top along the Rim Trail with views of the canyon then down the Waterfall Trail and finishing on the Sitton's Gulch Trail. The highlights of this hike will be both Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron blooming, two beautiful waterfalls and the Sitton […]

Percy Warner Park Mossy Ridge Trail

5.1 miles Moderate This is a well marked and maintained trail in Percy Warner Park where it is hard to believe that you are hiking in Nashville. There are some short, but occasionally challenging inclines on this hike. Meet at I-24, Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 8am CDT departure. Drive 51 miles to […]

Virgin Falls

Saturday, May 18 — Virgin Falls Trail, about 9 miles out-and-back, strenuous with about 1400’ of elevation gain, with a lonnggg uphill on the way back. Near Sparta TN. This is an amazing waterfall! In addition, there are more waterfalls on the creek we follow to get down into the Caney Fork River gorge. This is a […]

GSMNP – Big Creek

Join our group for a very scenic hike bordering between North Carolina and Tennessee. We’ll see 2 separate waterfalls on this trail. One will be Mouse Creek Falls and the other will be Midnight Hole. We should experience some dense lush forest and early settlement. Hugh boulders will line the Big Creek as we hike […]

Seven Bridges Trail

Walk in the woods Seven Bridges Trail Distance: 2.1 miles.  Rating: Easy to moderate Seven Bridges Trail is a 2.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges built by volunteers. […]

Highland Rim Chapter Meeting

Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Many of us spend time in the Smokies and camp at Cades Cove. This program will provide a look at the Cades Cove that very few ever see.  Photographer Doug Clark will share his photos and adventures in a […]

Gahuti Inner Loop

Tuesday, May 21 — Gahuti Inner Loop to West Overlook and Cool Springs, Fort Mountain SP, GA, 5.8 miles, 1420’ el. gain, moderate/strenuous. This is a beautiful time of year to hike this trail! Excellent mountain views, a couple of benches if you need to take a break, lots of roots, narrow stretches, and a few damp […]

Daniel Boone National Forest, KY- Split Bow Arch, Bear Creek Ovelook, Big Shoals.

Long Hike: This will be a moderate 7 miles in/out. After seeing the arch and overlook we’ll hike along the Kentucky Wild River to Big Shoals and return. Short Hike: 5 miles in/out. Depart 7:30 am CDST from The Landers Crossing (former Crossville Outlet Mall) West parking lot on Interstate Drive. Carpool cost is $10. […]

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Bledsoe Creek State Park 3 miles. Moderate. We will start and end at the boat dock and public launch ramp parking area, which is the road just past the road to the visitor center/park office. We will hike the Birdsong Nature Trail to the park office, make a bathroom stop and then proceed along the […]

Natchez Trace Parkway – Meriwether Lewis & Devil’s Backbone Loops

Saturday, May 25 – Natchez Trace Parkway - Meriwether Lewis and Devil's Backbone Loops, Hohenwald, TN. 7.7 miles total rated moderate. The Meriwether Lewis Loop is 4.5 miles and follows the Old Natchez Trace for a mile down to Little Swan Creek and loops back to the Meriwether Lewis Monument area. Then we’ll travel north […]

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