Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
This will be our 2nd hike in January and both hikes will commence on Sundays. That’s kinda different but Carolyn (our leader) always plans our WhiteStone hike on the best trails in this area. Since it’s on a Sunday we can meet at Food City parking lot off the Lenoir City exit at 10:00 am. […]
Tuesday, January 31 — Craven's House to Sunset Rock and back, about 4 miles, moderate. This hike is rated as moderate due to an elevation gain of 450-500 feet, with an especially steep climb up to Sunset Rock from Bluff Trail. From Craven’s House we'll go up Mountain Beautiful Trail to the impressive cliffs skirting the top […]
Lilly Bluff Climbers Trail, Lancing,TN.Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 7 mi moderate loop hike along the base of impressive bluffs that overlook the Obed River. Short Hike: 5 mi moderate in/out. Bring water and snacks. Carpool gas fee is $4.00. Depart 8 am CT from the Crossville Outlet Mall SW parking lot. […]
Wed Dunbar Cave SP, Long Trail, 2.5 miles, moderate. Most of the trail is on natural turf. There are a few concrete steps. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. The trail goes through pretty woods, passes sinkholes, limestone bedrock, a 15 acre Prairie Restoration Project and a 15 acre Lake. Meet 9:00 A.M. CT […]
Thursday, Feb 2. Chapter meeting. 5:45-7:00 p.m. Hendersonville library. This will be our first meeting in quite a while! Please come and help us make plans for the year.
Note: Date has been changed from February 4 to February 3. Reelfoot Lake State Park. Eagle Fest. There’s no hiking to do but it’s $20 for a ranger led two-hour bus tour at 1:20 pm CT. This is an opportunity to see our national symbol in its natural habitat. Reelfoot Lake has one of the […]
We'll touch on several different trails but they're all easy, no significant elevation changes. We'll pass through woodlands and see creekside habitats showcasing a variety of wildlife and natural plants as well as remnants of pre-Manhattan project settlements. We'll see the quarry lake and old cemeteries too. The hike is about 6 miles. We will […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Fourth hike of the CT 200 mile challenge. Bring water shoes. We will hike from the Barker Camp Road Trailhead to Montlake Road Trailhead. Short Hike is 4-5 miles in/out. Long Hike is 8.3 miles, difficult. Elevation change: 500 ft loss and gain (twice). Several creek fords (bring water […]
Saturday, February 4 — Cumberland Trail: North Chickamauga Creek from the Montlake Road trailhead, 8.2 miles, in & out, difficult. The hike features rugged ascents and descents, ladders, boulders, stunning overlooks of the North Chickamauga gorge, and a beautiful waterfall at Stevenson Branch campsite, which will be the turnaround point. Check the forecast and choose appropriate layers. Bring water, […]
We will hike the White trail for a total of 5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. We will hike in one group. Bring water and a snack and allow 2.5 […]
We will have our regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 6 at Mulligan's at 6pm (located on Union University Drive).. We will eat at 6 pm (encourage all to eat since they do not charge us to use room). Please let Terry know if you plan to attend by text at 731-535-0625 or terrymccoy832@yahoo.com
Fifth hike of the CT 200 mile challenge. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Wear orange. Long Hike: Strenuous, 8.4 miles requires car shuttle. Short Hike: 4-5 miles in/out moderate. Multiple overlooks of the Tennessee River Gorge plus intriguing rock formations such as mushroom rock. Depart 8am CT from the southeast parking lot of Central […]
Thursday, February 9 - Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter.. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for […]
Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. The trail descends around 900 foot in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for this […]
The 6 pm meeting is held at the First United Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. We will meet for dinner at Fortes restaurant, 27 E 4th St at 4:45 pm. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the church annex. Contact Bill Wisniewski 931-335-9360 if you plan to join us for the dinner […]
8 miles. Moderately strenuous for length. Mount Juliet, TNThis is a hiker-friendly biking trail that features cedar glades and barrens along with other types of terrain. Bring plenty of water and snacks. We’ll meet at the Jones Mill trailhead for an 8:30 AM step-off. Please register for details and updates. Alternate date for inclement weather: […]
Friday, February 10. 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 stop and then proceed along […]
Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 5.5 miles, moderate. We hike around the battlefield and through Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Most of the trail is in the woods on natural turf. We pass by the Cumberland Rive and sometimes see Bald Eagles. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, was […]
Saturday, February 11 — Fall Creek Falls State Park: Prater Place Trail, out and back, moderate, 6.2 miles. This trail takes us to the relatively small but beautiful Hemlock Falls. We’ll also make a short side trip on an unmarked trail that leads to a large cave. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot […]
Friends of Warner Parks acquired a total of 500 acres as a part of our land acquisition campaign in 2009; 324 of which were from the H.G. Hill Realty Company. Approximately half of the acquired land would come to be known as the Burch Reserve (accessible off of Highway 100), and the other half, The Hill Forest. Both are […]
Come explore downtown Nashville while also getting in an easy 3 1/2 mile hike. We will meet 9 am at the courtyard of the War Memorial Plaza near the state capitol. Our hike will first circle the state capitol for a grand view and then over to the Nashville Public Square Park, where other fascinating […]
Join us for an easy 5 mile hike through the Coldwater River bottomlands with woods, swamp and large trees. Trail is level. Wear hiking boots as parts could be muddy. Bring snacks and water. A half mile nature trail may be added afterwards. Meet at the trailhead at the recreation area below the dam. Directions […]
Sunday, February 12 – Old Spann House Trail, Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. 3.8 mile loop. Easy. This Sunday afternoon hike traverses rolling hills through hardwood forests with nice views of Tims Ford Lake. We will also visit the lovely primitive campsite located on a peninsula with lake views on three sides. Bring water and a […]
Tuesday, February 14 — Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park: Chickamauga Ramble Trail, 5.0 miles, easy-moderate. This is a pleasant walk in the woods, with plenty of historical markers to remind us that right here, 160 years ago, many soldiers died fighting in a war that determined the future of our one nation. Meet at the lower […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 6.0 miles rated moderate to difficult. Requires a car shuttle. Short Hike: 4 miles in/out. We'll hike along the shoreline of Cordell Hull Lake passing waterfalls, old home sites and rocky overlooks. We’ll start at the Defeated Creek campground area and hike to the Tater Knob Overlook. […]
Wednesday, Feb 15. Bearwaller Gap Trail. 4.6 miles. Moderate. Starting at Tater Knob Overlook, the 4.6 mile hike will be 2.3 miles out with one 0.3 mile hill (grade 5%-24%) and back with one 0.4 mile hill (grade 8%-25%). Well-marked trail composed of rock, roots, and dirt. Bring hiking shoes, hiking poles, and water. Meet […]
NOTE DATE CHANGE - Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. This month’s meeting will be Wednesday, February 15. Guest speaker is Alan Brown, Executive Director of Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History. Earth Experience located in Murfreesboro, is the first natural history museum in middle Tennessee. This […]
Thursday, February 16 – Lost Cove Hike, Sewanee, TN. 6.3 miles, difficult. Marietta Poteet will lead a trip to Lost Cove. We will hike the Potter Trail in Sewanee down into Lost Cove, hike across the cove crossing the creek several times and hike up out of the cove to Highway 56 towards Sherwood. The hike […]
The hike is about 6 miles, mostly through the woods, with rolling hills, one or two are steep but not very long. The hike is rated as moderate difficulty. You can view the map of the hike area by going to www.outdoorknoxville.com, select Urban Wilderness at the top of the page and then in the […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: Bald River Falls Trail, 8 miles, moderate in/out. Short Hike: 4-5 mi moderate in/out. This trip includes a pleasant drive along the picturesque Tellico River. We’ll hike up to the top of the falls and then follow the mostly level trail along the pretty mountain river to […]
Saturday,, February 18 - South Rim Trail. South Cumberland State Park. Savage Gulf East. Savage Gulf Ranger Station 3157 TN Hwy 399, Palmer, TN. 10 miles out and back. Little elevation change. Highlights include Savage Creek, Savage Falls and six overlooks of outstanding gorge views and old-growth forest. Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station at 8:00 am CST. Bring water, lunch, hiking sticks […]
Beaman Park, east section of Laurel Woods Trail, 7.5 miles, difficult due to length and elevation changes. The trail is well constructed in pretty woods on natural turf. There is a good view of the Nashville skyline. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Meet 8:00 A.M. CT, Madison Street Food Lion parking lot. ∼32 […]
Saturday, February 18 — South Cumberland State Park: South Rim Trail, 10 miles out and back, moderate due to length, but little elevation change. Highlights include Savage Creek, Savage Falls and six overlooks of outstanding gorge views and old-growth forest. Bring water, lunch, hiking sticks and a bright headlamp. Wear sturdy hiking boots. Meet at 8:00 am CST at Savage […]
Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Rescheduled from January 14 and location changed from Bledsoe Creek State to Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Approximately 4 miles rated easy. If you would like to join us for breakfast – meet at 9:00 am CT at John Ruth's campsite 94. John Ruth will provide breakfast but bring your […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Hike will start at 9:30 AM. Registration required - no later than 6:00 PM Thursday, February 16. Please include your phone number when registering. Rain will […]
Tuesday, February 21 - Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail, Gorge Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Bridge Trail. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. Four miles, moderate. Steep descent, rough footing. We will also visit the overlooks off the Gorge Scenic Motor Nature Trail including Millikan’s and Buzzard Roost. On this trip we will visit the […]
Tuesday, February 21 — Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer TN: multiple trails, 4 miles, moderate. We will visit the Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail, which has a steep descent and rough footing, then the Gorge Overlook Trail, Piney Falls (95’ two-tier) with its Overlook Trail and Bridge Trail, along with overlooks off the Gorge Scenic Motor […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Meet 6:00 P.M. CT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Sixth hike of the CT 200 mile challenge. Contact Deb for a copy of the 200 mi challenge log sheet. Wear orange. Both hikes require car shuttle. Long Hike: 8 mi strenuous and difficult. Starts at Big Soddy Gulf Trailhead (climbers trailhead) to Mowbray Pike Trailhead. Short Hike: 4.38 […]
Wednesday, Feb 22. 10:00 a.m. Hendersonville Greenway. 4 Miles. Easy. We will meet at the Drakes Creek Sports Complex parking lot trailhead (take Conway Twitty Lane alongside Demos Restaurant, 161 Indian Lake Blvd., across the bridge into the parking lot). We will walk north 2 miles to the Vietnam Veterans Park (near Hwy 386 & […]
LBL Eastern half of the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail., 5.9 miles, moderate, requires a car shuttle. The trail is in the woods. Except for a short paved section the surface is finely crusted limestone. There is a restroom and museum at the trail head. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Meet 8:00 A.M. CT, […]
Glen Rognstad will lead this hike which is rated DIFFICULT due to elevation and terrain. The 6 mile round trip is strenuous but well worth the effort. From the trailhead, the trek descends more than 1,000 feet into a box canyon that showcases the dynamic landscapes of the Cumberland..from the exposed limestone formations decorated with […]
Saturday, February 25 — South Cumberland State Park: Big Creek Loop. 9.9 miles, strenuous due to descent into and ascent out of Big Creek Gulf, 1,620’ elevation gain. We will make a loop using Greeter Trail, Big Creek Gulf Trail, connector trail, and Big Creek Rim trail. Cliffs, creeks, waterfalls! Check the forecast and choose […]
This is a park that the Memphis Chapter has not visited in several years. The hike will encompass several short trails within the park, most of which are easy. But there are some hills. We'll hike through upland hardwood forests and wetlands. We'll cross a 640 foot bridge across Lake Placid. Registration is required.
Long Hunter State Park - Volunteer Trail. 11 miles rated moderate due to length. The terrain is generally flat and follows the rocky shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. The Volunteer trail is a 5.5 mile “there and back”. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 […]
Jackson Falls is a 900’ concrete trail sloping straight down and returning the same way. Before going to the falls there are several vantage points looking down onto the Duck River and surrounding countryside. Jackson Falls is located at milepost 404.7 on the Natchez Trace. We plan on spending ~one hour here. Devil’s Backbone State […]
CANCELLED: Glen Rognstad "will lead us on a short hike of about 2.4 miles near Sewanee. It will an in/out hike from the "Cross" to Morgan's Steep thru Proctor Hall. We will meet at the Waffle House in Sewanee (exit 134 off I-24) at 8:00 a.m. Again, please register with Glen at 731-217-5966 or glenrognstad@gmail. […]
Monday, February 27 – Chapter Meeting, 7 P.M. D.W. Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Program: A Physical Therapist will speak to us about keeping fit for the trail. Dinner at 5:30 P.M. at La Fiesta Bar & Grill, 1410 N Jackson Street, Tullahoma.Contact Joan Hartvigsen to let her know you are coming […]
Tuesday February 28 — Enterprise South Nature Park, easy/moderate, 3-5 miles. A walk through the woods. We'll work our way through various areas of the park, passing along a quiet creek through quiet woods, admiring a small lake, and checking out WWII munitions bunkers (quiet now). Think about your parents and others of that generation going off […]
Marietta Poteet and 4 Nashville chapter members hiked the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath, England in September 2022. The approximate 100-mile walk covered rolling hills, English villages, and picture postcard scenery. They will present a slide show of their trip with an opportunity to share the experience with others who have already been on the […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Seventh hike of the CT 200 mile challenge. Long Hike: 8.8 mi strenuous thru hike. Requires car shuttle for the long hikers. Short Hike: 5 mi moderate in/out. Bring water, lunch and snacks. Carpool gas fee is $8.00. Depart 7:30 am central from Landers Crossing (formerly known as the […]
Liberty Park, Clarksville, 3.5 miles, easy. There is a ∽.25 mile section of the trail on turf and a loop around a small lake with wooden tread. The rest is paved. Most of the trail runs along the main channel of the Cumberland River and a cove with a large marina. There is a tribute […]
CT Possum Gorge Section, Dunlap, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Eighth hike of the CT 200 mile challenge. We’ll start from the Heiss Mountain Trailhead off HWY 111. Possum Gorge is full of rock bluffs and creeks, just beautiful. Short Hike: 5 moderate to strenuous miles due to rock hopping and stream crossings. […]
Saturday, March 4 — Alabama: Walls of Jericho, 8.1 miles, out-and-back, difficult due to a long uphill on the way back. This trail takes us to a unique and fascinating set of waterfalls in the midst of cliffs (“Walls”), with long stretches of flat rock speckled with drops of hardened lava. The big waterfall near […]
Meet at the unpaved parking area on the south side of Walnut Grove immediately east of the Wolf River. This is a 5-6 mile hike on the White/Yellow/Blue trails in Lucius Burch Natural Area. Plan to hike 3 hours. Bring water and snack and wear hiking boots. Rain will cancel hike. Reservation is required at […]