Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Metro Center Section 5.5 Miles. Easy. Our trailhead will be Freeland Station, 766 Freeland Station Road and we will exit at Morgan Park in Germantown. The entire walk is on the Levee which follows the river. Despite the urban setting the river’s natural features are still in evidence. There is no shade or protection from […]
Wartburg, TN. Short Hike: 3.6 mi easy loop on Judge Branch returning on South Old Mac. Drive one mile to the Panther Branch Trailhead for a 1.1 easy in/out to Debord falls. Long Hike: 6.5 mile moderate loop Chimney Tops and Spicewood Trails. Depart 8am CT from Crossville Vanity Fair Outlet Mall at. Bring lunch, water and snack. Don’t forget tick/bug […]
Lock-In a Happy New Year. 3 miles. Easy. Leaving from the Hendersonville Library (140 Saundersville Rd.), we will stroll the paved greenway to the Lock bridge and back. Please join us and bring a lock to leave behind on the Bridge, so we can all leave our best wishes to Lock-In a terrific New Year […]
New Years Eve Hike. We will hike from McGregor Park Pavilion through downtown Clarksville; 3.5 miles, moderate; After the hike we will meet at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery for a New Year’s Eve Toast; meet 7:00 P.M. CT, McGregor Park Pavilion on Riverside Drive.
New Years Day hike, Montgomery Bell State Park. 5.4 miles, moderate hike. We will have a picnic lunch near “The birthplace of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church." Bring your own food, drink, and utensils. We will not share food because of Covid19. Meet 9:00 A.M. CST, Big Lots parking area, Riverside Drive, Clarksville, TN; ∼ 33 […]
Herb Parsons Lake State Park, Fisherville TN. Here's an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake and bring snacks and water. Registration required. Contact charlie.bright2010@gmail.com no later than 6:00 PM Friday, Jan 1.
Percy Warner Park, Nashville TN. Deep Well Entrance. Red Trail. 5-6 miles. 1:30-4:00 PM. Kick off the New Year with a hike in the hills of Percy Warner. This has lots of up and down and portions are rocky so hiking sticks are recommended. To stay COVID safe the hike is limited to 10, so […]
Pop-up Hike January 5, 2021, 10 am. Bledsoe Creek State Park, 400 Ziegler’s Fort Road, Gallatin. Meet at the parking lot behind the Rangers Station at the entrance to the park. We will hike the High Ridge Trail and a portion of the Shoreline Trail for a total of about 2.5 miles. There is one […]
Rugby, TN. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a road walk back to the cars. Long Hike: The trail is 6 miles and fairly difficult because of rock scrambles, stream […]
Moderately strenuous for terrain and length. 8 miles. We plan to hike a loop consisting of segments of the Yellow Bluff, Caney Fork River, and Polly Branch Falls trails. We’ll enjoy unique winter views of waterfalls, scenic overlooks and other natural features. We’ll step off at 9:00 AM. Bring plenty of snacks and water and […]
Nashville TN To Temper the chill a mid-morning start time for this Moderate ~3-mile hike that has a bit of everything. Wide paved road to rocky single track and both level and hilly portions. This is the newest trail in the Warner parks and is less peopled than the other trails (and parking should […]
Snoopers Rock and Natural Bridge Hike, Prentice Cooper State Forest. Six miles out and back. Moderate. This hike visits a portion of the Grand Canyon of Tennessee, where the Tennessee River cuts a 1,000 foot gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. Within Prentice Cooper State Forest, we will first visit the large, wide vista at Snoopers Rock, where river […]
5.4 miles out and back We will hike to the Window Cliffs at "Window Cliffs State Natural Area". Window Cliffs is a 275 acre state natural area. It is managed by Burgess Falls State Park. Window Cliffs is a prominent geological clifftop feature that consists of a very narrow, elongated ridge that lies in the […]
Red Leaves Trail, 2nd section. 10.8 mile loop. We will meet at the park headquarters at 8:00 am and drive to the trailhead near Corinth Road/Bald Hill Rd. We will meander through the woods along the edge of Browns Creek Lake and on the edges of Pin Oak Lake, then back into the woods. This […]
Citico Creek Wilderness This trail is part of the Cherokee National Forest, Citico Creek Wilderness, Tellico Plains, TN. The trails begins at Eagle Gap on the Cherohala Skyway and ends at Beehouse Gap on Citico Creek Rd. The trail is 6.1 miles long and is rated moderate. Most of the trail is downhill with one […]
Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Hidden Springs Loop. 4.7 miles rated easy. Hidden Springs is a very nice trail with diverse terrain. Inclines are minimal and the pathway is easy walking. Along the way we will see parts of the regrowth of the hard cedar forest that gives the park its name. There are also […]
South Cumberland State Park, Tracy City, TN. LONG HIKE: 6.9 miles. Moderate to strenuous. We will do a loop of 4.3 miles down Fiery Gizzard descending 400' and returning on the 2.6 mile 400' ascent Dog Hole Trail to Yellow Pines Fallspassing 3 other falls along the way. SHORT HIKE: In/out 5.2 mile moderate to […]
Lawrenceburg, TN., 5.8 miles, moderate ** THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER LEVELSFrom the Crockett Falls parking area, we’ll hike along the Crawfish Valley Trail which follows the lake, then take the Lake Road Trail to the Trail of Tears and then to the Turkey RidgeTrail which takes us to the park office. […]
Nashville. 3-4 miles. Easy. You can do part or all of the hike as suits you. Most is on level pavement. We will meet at 9:30 AM at the back of the Glenbrook Kroger parking lot, 1010 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, to caravan to the Wave Country parking lot in Two Rivers Park, Exit10 off Briley […]
Warner Parks, Nashville TN A "Slant Light" Moderate ~3-mile hike that has a bit of everything. Wide paved road to rocky single track and both level and hilly portions. This is the newest trail in the Warner parks and is less peopled than the other trails. Now that the leaves have fallen there are […]
Marietta Poteet’s Annual Chilly, No Chili Hike South Cumberland State Park. 5917 U.S 41 (TN-150), Sequatchie, TN. Three miles round trip. Rocky, beautiful and interesting trail. This hike features awesome cliff-lines, overlooks and a beautiful waterfall. Please register with our hike leader, Marietta Poteet. No chili lunch after the chilly hike because of the pandemic.
Join us for a moderately strenuous 7-mile hiker/horse loop trail over a mixture of hills and flat areas around Poplar Tree Lake. There will be restrooms available next to the parking lot. Plan to hike about 4 hours. Bring water and snack and pen for signing in. Hiking boots are recommended. Rain or snow will […]
Pinson, TN (south Jackson) 2.7 miles. Easy. We will meet at the visitor center at 9:00 am. Pinson Mounds contains the largest Indian moundgroup in the United States. These mounds were used for ceremonies and burials. The hike begins at the museum's back entrance. You will continue hiking to Saul's Mound then thru lowlands to […]
Martin Luther King Day; LBL, Canal Loop Trail; 11.0 miles, difficult due to length; meet 7:00 A.M. CT, Kroger parking area, Dover Crossing Road, Clarksville; ∼77 miles to trail head.
Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, TN. Four miles, moderate.Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail, Gorge Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Overlook Trail, Piney Falls Bridge Trail. Steep descent, rough footing. We will also visit the overlooks of the Gorge Scenic Motor Nature Trail including Millikan’s and Buzzard Roost. On this trip we will visit the plunge pool and […]
Monthly Chapter Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Rotary Park, Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville; Bring your own food, drink and utensils. We will not share food because of Covid.
Cumberland Trail, South Section, Dunlap, TN. Strenuous Strenuous due to length and elevation changes. LONG HIKE: This scenic 7.2 mile in/out strenuous hike is from the Heiss Mountain Trailhead north along Little Possum Creek to Stacked Rock and back. We'll see waterfalls, overlooks, an abandoned coal mine, bluff lines, and stream crossings. SHORT HIKE: 4 […]
Behind Lowe’s off Germantown Road. Join us for a 6-mile hike across flat terrain in the woods along the Wolf River. Wear hiking boots and bring snacks and water and pen for signing in. You must register for the hike: leave a text Janet (901) 494-4452 no later than 9:00 AM Friday, Jan 22. Rain […]
Cumberland Trail, North Section, Graysville, TN. Strenuous. Strenuous due to length and elevation changes. LONG HIKE: This scenic 8.8 mile in/out strenuous hike is from the Retro Hughes Trailhead along Coalbank Branch and Little Possum Creek to Imodium Falls, and back. We'll see waterfalls, overlooks, an abandoned coal mine, bluff lines, and steam crossings. SHORT […]
Clarksville, 3.5 or 5.25 miles You have the opportunity to exit after 3.5 Miles, moderate; meet 8:00 A.M. CT, first shelter on left after entering park.
Sewanee, TN. 5.8 miles. Moderate. Bridal Veil Falls Loop trail is on the University of the South Domain, Sewanee, TN. Moderate because of steep downhill and uphill getting to Bridal Veil Falls. We will meet at the Lake Cheston parking lot at 9:00 AM CT. Directions to trailhead: from I-24 take the Sewanee exit and […]
Bells Bend Park Moonlight Hike: Unfortunately, this hike is cancelled for this month due to a Sunday forecast of clouds and rain. Fortunately, though, this hike is scheduled again for Monday, February 22nd. For more information and to register contact Doug Burroughs at dougburroughs@tennessee.usa.com or leave a message at 615-587-0085.
Cumberland Trail, Spring City, TN. Moderate to Strenuous. Long Hike: 7.8 mile in/out moderate to strenuous to Hemlock Falls and back. Short Hike: 4 miles in/out to White Pines Cascades campsite and back. The hike will start at the Newby Branch Trailhead and has a 772 feet elevation loss. The trail passes through dense mountain […]
Shelby Farms. 6 miles. Easy. Trail is not paved so wear sturdy shoes or boots. Bring water and snacks and a pen for signing in. Rain will cancel the hike. Registration required. Contact: kgecewich@yahoo.com or text 712-251-7163 or call 901-567-4904 no later than 6:00 PM Friday, Jan 29.
Meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot, 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma.Bring water, work gloves and loppers or pruners. Specific tasks will be announced closer to the date. Please let Joan Hartvigsen know you can help.
Tuesday, February 2nd. The Tennessee Trails Association Board of Directors will meet virtually via Zoom. Board Members will receive a Zoom invitation from Libby Francis ahead of the meeting. Future meetings: May - Date and time TBA August - Date & Time TBA Sunday, October 24, 2021, 9 am, Montgomery Bell State Park (Annual Meeting […]
Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Big South Fork, John Litton Farm, Jamestown, TN. The John Litton loop is about a 7 mile hike with some small waterfalls and some rock formations along the way. The trail is named for John Litton who settled in the area around 1900 and his dwelling and outbuildings are still standing. […]
Easy to moderate for length. Up to 8 miles.We’ll depart from Wave Country and head east towards Hermitage. Hikers can adjust the length of the out-and-back route as they choose. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear shoes appropriate for mostly paved greenway (we may take a short detour down the McGavock Spring House […]
Saturday, Feb 6 - Village Creek State Park, Wynne AR: 5-6 miles, rated moderate.This is a loop trail that is through rolling hills on a multiuse trail. We will cross a small creek which usually has little water in it, but come prepared. Good boots suggested. Bring a snack, plenty of water, and a pen […]
Saturday, February 6: LBL’s N/S Trail from the South Welcome Station to Tharp Road, 8 miles, moderate; Paul Schwab 931-801-9484; meet 8:00 A.M. CT, at Kroger parking area, Dover Crossing Road, Clarksville; ∼ 31 miles to trail head.
We will meet at the park headquarters (visitor center) at 8:30 a.m. We will start at the trailhead across the road and meander thru the woods and wetlands to Cub Lake and continue along the shoreline. About midway, we will come to the dam/spillway and stop for brunch/snack break. We will continue along the shoreline […]
Interpretive Program and BARK Program option. Meet at 9:15 AM CT in front of the Visitor Center. We will begin with a half-hour Ranger Interpretive Program under their outdoor gazebo. Walk the short boardwalk Cave Trail to the cave entrance where our own Tom Bentley will give ashort talk about his experience in the original […]