*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell Trails Combination

Montgomery Bell Trailhead Montgomery Bell State Park Montgomery Bell Trailhead, Burns, TN, United States

*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell State ParkBurns, TN7 milesModerately strenuous for length. We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying forest scenery, water features, and history. Then we’ll cool off at the swim beach on Lake Acorn. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch for the trail. Don’t forget […]

Harrison Bay SP

Saturday, August 17 — Harrison Bay State Park, near Chattanooga, 6.0 miles, easy. We will hike Bay Point Loop, Starwalk Trail, and Lakeshore Loop, checking out beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake and strolling through pleasant woods. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes […]

UPDATED – Rotary Park Hummingbird Festival – 2 Mile Easy Hike (10am Hike)

Clarksville Chapter will have a booth at the Rotary Park Hummingbird Festival.  Southeast Avian Research will be banding birds for the public to observer.  There will be talks, local club tents including Audubon, TTA and Master Gardeners.  There will be lots of Vendors along with activities for kids.  8am to 1pm at Rotary Park. We will have a short […]

Knoxville – Sharps Ridge

Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN. Come join us on this moderate 3.6 mile hike. Sharps Ridge offers one of the best views of our city from its overlook. There is limited parking at the trailhead, so we will meet at Shoney’s on Broadway parking area at 9:00 am ET and carpool a short […]

Chapter Meeting at Valley View Farm

On Monday, August 19, at 6:00 pm we will meet at Valley View Farm, 165 Valley View Ln., Manchester. The farm is located about halfway between Tullahoma and Manchester, just off Hwy 55. Valley View Farm is locally owned by Mike and Joann Chissler, who have made this a tourist and education destination featuring a […]

Savage Gulf Day Loop

Tuesday, August 20 —Savage Gulf Day Loop near Gruetli Laager, with Savage Fall Overlook, 4.1 miles, easy, 380’ elevation gain, lollipop loop. Optional add-on: continuing to a second Savage Fall overlook and swinging bridge, 0.6 miles roundtrip, 100’ elevation gain. We will hike the loop clockwise and enjoy views from the Rattlesnake Point Overlook, where […]

CT Nemo Bridge Emery River Trail and CT Visitor Center Trail, Wartburg, TN

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Cumberland Trail behind the Visitor Center is 3.2 mi round trip. The CT Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Depart 7:30 am CENTRAL at the Landers Crossing the old Outlet Mall on Interstate Drive […]

Perimeter Trail Bowie Nature Park

Thursday, Aug 22. Perimeter Trail. 5.1 mile loop hike, rated Moderate. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview, TN. The environment is woodlands, lake and stream; expect partial shade. There is an indoor restroom and picnic tables.  Meet at Glenbrook Kroger parking lot 08:30 am or Bowie Nature Park parking lot at 09:30 am.  […]

Tims Ford Lake Islands

August 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – Tim’s Ford Lake Paddle.  5 to 6 hours of calm lake paddling.  We’ll put in at Devil’s Step Boat Ramp and head west for our first snack break on either Goose Island or Maple Bend Island, and then spend most of our time exploring the beautiful and generally lightly […]

Pickett SP Natural Bridge, Hazard Cave, Indian Rockhouse, Ladder Trails

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved […]

Devil’s Breakfast Table

Saturday, August 24 — Cumberland Trail starting at Devil’s Breakfast Table near Crab Orchard TN, out-and-back, 7.8-8.5 miles, 1100’-1500’ el. gain, moderate. Most of the time, this trail through the woods runs along the top of the bluff overlooking Daddys Creek, with a dip or two down to the creek. Check the weather forecast within […]

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