Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Thursday, March 7 – Jones Mill Trail, Long Hunter State Park. 9 miles, 4 to 5 hours. The trail is a series of 4 mountain bike loops, which we’ll combine into a barbell shaped double loop that is mostly flat and easy. Mountain bike traffic is very light to non-existent. Terrain varies over the course […]
Saturday, March 9 – Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. 6 miles out and back. Moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. Total elevation gain of 649 ft. This trail has everything: waterfalls, rock formations, caves, creeks, early spring wildflowers. This is one of the newer […]
Saturday, March 9 — Fall Creek Falls State Park: Prater Place/Hemlock Falls, 6 miles, out and back, el. gain 649’, moderate due to some rocky areas and creek crossings. This trail has everything: waterfalls, rock formations, caves, creeks, early spring wildflowers! This is one of the newer Fall Creek Falls State Park trails. It is located […]
Howard Ropp will lead this hike along the edges of Big Hill Pond as well as meandering thru the woods & visiting the ever popular fire tower. Meet in the parking lot near the trailhead at 9:30 a.m. Hike is rated moderate due to length and elevation changes. Hiking boots & poles are recommended. Please […]
Approximately 4 mile trail above lake shore connecting at High Point to Ft Sam loop. This hike takes in rolling hills and great views of Norris lake. It’s rated moderate. After the hike, please join us at the Clinch River Brewery for lunch and beverages. Meet 10a at TVA Norris dam visitor center on US […]
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, Brentwood, TN. 3.25 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Trails parking lot at 9 am. There is a restroom there, but none along the trails. We will hike the Blue and Red trails for a total of about 3.25 miles. The trails are dirt, with rocks and roots, elevation gain of probably 200 ft […]
Monday, March 11 – Marcella Vivrette Smith Park. 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood. 3.25 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. Meet at the trailhead parking lot at 9:00 A.M. CT. There is a restroom there, but none along the trails. We will hike the Blue and Red trails for a total of about […]
Tuesday, March 12 - Short Springs State Natural Area, Loop Trail. 2.6 miles, moderately challenging. The hike offers stunning views of rich forest slopes, ravines, cascades and waterfalls. Short Springs is one of the best spring wildflower locations in the state. We will hike past scenic Busby Falls along Bobo Creek and then to Machine Falls with […]
Tuesday, March 12 — Walden’s Ridge Park trails, 4 to 5 miles, loops, moderate. This is yet another new set of trails in the Chattanooga area, located on the side of Signal Mountain/Walden Ridge. We will start our hike at the bottom of the ridge, using the trailhead off Mountain Creek Road. We’ll proceed to […]
Tuesday, March 12 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Pick-A-Park Trivia Game Night! Test your Tennessee State Parks knowledge for silly prizes and bragging rights!For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at 615-971-8894 or djconatser@comcast.net
