Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Sunday, January 30 - Boiling Fork Trail, Fairview/Devil Step Campground, Tims Ford State Park. This is an easy 2.6 mile Sunday afternoon hike. Address: 263 Fairview Campground Road, Winchester. Trailhead parking and kiosk is on the right past the check-in/ gift shop and Ranger house on the left. Additional parking across the road. This new trail features beautiful views of Tims […]
Tuesday, February 1 — Greeter Falls Loop and Alum Gap, 3.2 miles, moderate. Great views, two waterfalls, cliffs above and below, beautiful area! Please register with Earl Helmer, (770) 877-0600 or e_helmer@epbfi.com. Meet at the parking lot off Durham St, Soddy Daisy, at 8:30 am.
Tuesday, February 1st. The Tennessee Trails Association Board of Directors will meet via Zoom. Before the meeting, Board Members will receive a Zoom invitation from Libby Francis. Central Standard Time. Remaining 2022 quarterly meetings: May 3rd August 2nd October TBA - TTA Annual Meeting
We’ll hike a figure 8 of several trails. Long Hike: The figure 8 totals approximately 8 miles, moderate sometimes strenuous. Short Hike: 4 mile moderate loop. Depart from the parking lot to the left of the stop light at the corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive at 8 am CT. Bring water, lunch and […]
Leiper’s Fork and Franklin, TN. 3-6 miles. Moderate to moderately strenuous. Hike #1. Natchez Trace Parkway (NTP): Garrison Creek to 1812 War Monument Trail. This trail is a section of the Old Trace and is a moderate out and back for a total of 3.4 miles. The trailhead is at Garrison Creek (NTP milepost 427.6) […]
DATE CHANGED. Wear orange on CT hikes. Short Hike: 3 moderate miles with a short strenuous climb out and back. Long Hike: 9 mi strenuous thru hike that includes creeks, waterfalls and beautiful views. Requires car shuttle for the long hikers. Depart from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S Main St, Crossville, TN at 8 am […]
Saturday, February 5 — Prentice Cooper: Indian Rockhouse to Lawson Rock, 6.4 miles in & out, moderately strenuous. Stone steps lead to the Rockhouse then wind around rocky bluffs to the spectacular view of the Suck Creek gorge with the Tennessee river below. Please register with Tammy Hendrick, 315-949-8187. Meet at Food City at the base […]
February 5 - North Rim, Mountain Oak, North Plateau Trails, ten mile loop. Savage Gulf State Natural Area, South Cumberland State Park.. Moderate, little elevation change. Meet at 8:00 am CST Savage Gulf Ranger Station, Tennessee Highway 399, Palmer,TN. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. The North Rim Trail is a long but easy trail with more overlooks than any […]
This is a 5-6 mile hike on the White/Yellow/Blue trails in Lucius Burch Natural Area. Meet at the unpaved parking area on the south side of Walnut Grove immediately east of the Wolf River. Plan to hike 3 hours. Bring water and snack. Hiking boots highly recommended. Rain will cancel hike. Reservations are required.
Tuesday, February 8 — Chickamauga Battlefield, east loop, 3-4 miles, easy. Please register with hike leader Tom McElhone, 805-208-4654 or sarmitta@yahoo.com. Meet at the lower parking lot of the Battlefield Visitors Center, 3370 Lafayette Road, Ft Oglethorpe, GA.
Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Murfreesboro chapter member Katy Ginanni will have a presentation on Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, located between China and India. In 2015 Katy and her friend Jane spent a week in Bhutan. Much of the trip was hiking up […]
Long Hike: This will be a 7 mile moderate hike. Short Hike: 3 mile moderate loop. Depart Cracker Barrel at 8 am CT. Carpool gas cost is $7. Pack water, snacks and lunch. Contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, text/call 931-267-2243 for more info.
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Park at the Creekside Parking Lot.New: We will begin working on removing invasive plants.Heather will provide all tools and glovesTTA will provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks.Other dates to follow are May 6, Aug 5 […]
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 […]
February 10 – Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta, TN. Joint hike with Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Marietta Poteet will lead a hike to Virgin Falls. It is a 9 mile moderate to strenuous hike that features 3 waterfalls: Big Laurel Falls, Sheep Cave Falls and Virgin Falls. It is a beautiful hike and is […]
Meeting, Officer Election, Hike & Lunch - Thursday, Feb 10 at Moss-Wright Park 10:00 am. We will park and meet at the Goodlettsville Visitor Center (705 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville TN) immediately adjacent to the Moss-Wright Park and take the path over to the paved trail around the Park. Along our walk we will stop at Pavilion […]
Meet for dinner prior to meeting 4:30 pm at Gondola. Monthly Chapter meeting 6 pm CT at the United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. Guest speaker presentation by Charles Tollett on the deppression Era New Deal Homestead Project. Please let Norm know if you plan to join us at Gondola for dinner. […]
The hike is between 5 and 6 miles, mostly through the woods, with rolling hills, none very steep. About 2 miles will be along the French Broad River with good views. The hike is rated as easy. We recommend shoes to wear to and from the hike plus sturdy hiking shoes, other weather appropriate clothing, […]
Join us for a 5 mile hike across flat terrain in the woods along the Wolf River and nearby lakes. We will meet in the Lowe's parking lot on Germantown Road. Boots suggested for muddy spots. Bring snacks and water. Registration is required.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 7 miles total, moderate; we hike around the battlefield on mostly natural turf in the woods. We also hike out and back to the Fort Donelson National Cemetery; 7 miles total; Dogs are welcome if on a leash; We may see Bald Eagles; The Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11–16, 1862, […]
Saturday, February 12 — Upper Bald River Falls and Benton McKaye Trail along Brookshire Creek, 8 - 9 miles out-and-back, moderate. This trail leads deep into the wilderness up the Bald River, which is a crystalline mountain stream at our trailhead, not a river. (Good thing too, as we need to cross it at one […]
Bryant Grove Trail, Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage, TN. 8 miles roundtrip. Moderate. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an in and out hike at Long Hunter State Park. This trail connects the Couchville Lake area to the Bryant Grove Recreation area. This is a fairly flat trail that parallels Percy Priest Lake. There are mileage markers along the […]
Monday. February 14. 10:00 am, Bledsoe Fort Historic Park. 1.5 mile. moderate. Join us as we walk this beautiful 80-acre Park, site of the original Bledsoe Fort dating to the 1780s. We will take the short hiking path past several historic buildings, log cabins and a historic cemetery. We will pass near the old Springhouse at the […]
Tuesday, February 15 — Bear Paw Loop and part of the Chestnut Mountain loop, near the Ocoee Whitewater Center, 5 miles, easy to moderate with some elevation gain to an overlook. Parking fee of $3.00 at the Whitewater Center. Please register with Tammy Hendrick, 315-949-8187. Meet at Food City off I-75 Exit 11 at 8:30 am.
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.
A shuttle will be required. Short Hike: 1.1mi Greeter Falls loop easy. Drive cars to the Stone Door Trailhead. Hike the .3 mi to Laurel Falls and .9 mi in/out through the Stone Door. Long Hike: This is a 8 mile moderate sometimes strenuous thru hike. The hike will start at Greeter Falls Trailhead and […]
Join Art and Marsha Mitchell on February 19 at Fort Dickerson in South Knoxville. This hike is not long but does have several short climbs to ensure that all our leg muscles are utilized. We'll start at the main parking lot on Chapman Highway, proceed to the nearby overlook to take in the view of […]
The hike will be approximately 5.75 miles and take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended especially if we have had recent rain. Rain or snow will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking […]
Saturday, February 19 — Board Camp Creek portion of the Cumberland trail. This involves a shuttle from Heiss Mtn Trailhead to Soddy Gulf Trailhead, requiring carpooling. About 8 miles, moderate to strenuous, along creeks, through rocky bluffs on wooden stairways, and waterfalls. Bring lunch and water shoes since the bridge is out over Board Camp Creek. Please […]
“Pick a Park” series. Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Rescheduled from January 8. 3.9 total miles rated easy. Four trails will be explored at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. If you would like to join us for breakfast – meet at 9:00 am CT at Campsite #91. John Ruth will provide a breakfast of fried […]
Clarksville Greenway from Pollard Road access, to Mary’s Oak Drive Trail Head, 4.0 total miles out and back; easy; meet 9:00 A.M. CT at the Pollard Road access; There is a new large parking lot and a restroom there. The trail is paved and follows an abandon railroad right-of-way. There is a slight upgrade between […]
Part One Time: 10:00 AM at trailhead. Please leave contact information in case of inclement weather. Trailhead location: 131 Fiery Gizzard Road, Tracy City, TN 37387. Trail Information: Approximately a 3-mile hike. There is an elevation gain of 95 feet and loss according to All Trails. This is a loop trail with an in and […]
Sunday, February 20 – 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. Bring water and a snack and wear sturdy hiking boots. Meet at 1pm CST in the Visitor Center parking lot. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.
Tuesday, February 22 — Lookout Mountain Bluff Trail from Ochs Gateway to Sunset Rock. Wonderful cliffs, great winter views, funky boulders here and there. Please register with hike leader Trish Appleton, Appleton-p2@comcast.net or text 423-240-3443.Meet at Food City at 3801 Tennessee Ave, St. Elmo, at 8:30 am.
SHORT HIKE: Lost Cove East - Sherwood Forest Loop 2 mi moderate trail and a Natural Bridge. Lost Cove North - A short walk to another Natural Bridge, a 27 foot natural sandstone bridge. Long Hike: Include above trails plus Lost Cove West - Buggy Top Cave - This is a moderate to difficult 4 […]
CANCELLED due to inclement weather.Moderately difficult for terrain and length. 8-1/2 miles. We’ll hike a loop consisting of segments of the Chestnut Mountain Ranch, Polly Branch Falls, and Caney Fork River trails including a side trek to Screw Cliff Overlook. Bring plenty of snacks and water and pack a lunch for the trail. Bring plenty of […]
Canceled due to poor trail conditions Friday, February 25, Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail (formerly known at the Overnight Trail). Burns TN. This is a strenuous hike due to the length of 10.5 miles. Wooded terrain with some hills. The trail passes by several lakes, a historic cabin and church, and historic iron […]
LBL Eastern half of the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail; 8.0 miles out and back; moderate. There is a Restroom and museum at the trail head. The trail is in the woods; Except for a short paved section the surface is finely crusted limestone; Dogs are welcome if on a leash; meet 8:00 A.M. CT, at […]
The Rock Creek Loop is a 7 mile moderate hike with a climb as we exit. The hike follows Rock Creek and an old railroad bed with rock formations and a small waterfall. We depart Cracker Barrel at 8 am. Carpool gas cost is $7. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and […]
Saturday, February 26 — Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, Ranger Falls, Big Creek Rim Trail Loop, strenuous, 9-10 miles. Beautiful waterfalls, great creek and great views, impressive cliffs. Please register with hike leader Bob Caperton, 423-902-7898 or rhcaperton@aol.com Meet at Durham St, Soddy Daisy, at 8:30 am.
This is a moderate hike with two big hills. The trail begins at the top of the Chickasaw Bluff then quickly descends into the flood plain of the Mississippi River. The trail is relatively flat until a climb to the Woodland Shelter. From there we will return along the less hilly side of the Woodland […]
Sewanee Perimeter Trail and Sherwood Forest State Natural Area. This hike is 8.5 miles total for both hikes and rated easy. First, we’ll hike the Sewanee Perimeter Trail from the University gates parking lot to the War Memorial Cross. This out and back is approximately 6 miles and is paved part of the way. After […]
The Highland Rim Chapter will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 28, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Our featured speaker will be Mike Croley, the new Executive Director of the Cumberland Trails Conference. You might have read about the CTC in the January TTA newsletter. Mike […]
March 1 — A section of the Sewanee Perimeter Trail: Lake Cheston trailhead to Elliott's Point, 6.2 miles in and out, moderate. On the way to Elliott's Point, we will pass Otey Point. There will be good views from both points due to the lack of tree foliage. The trail is rocky in places with ups and downs, […]
Tuesday, March 1 — A section of the Sewanee Perimeter Trail: Lake Cheston trailhead to Elliott's Point, 6.2 miles in and out, moderate. On the way to Elliott's Point, we will pass Otey Point. There will be good views from both points due to the lack of tree foliage. The trail is rocky in places with ups and […]
Hike Rescheduled for Tuesday. March 1. 9:30 am. Beaman Park, Nashville. 3.2 miles. Easy to moderate with a couple of hills. Join us on a loop that leaves from the Beaman Park Nature Center. 5911 Old Hickory Blvd. We will follow the Sedge Hill Trail down to the Creek and take the Henry Hollow Loop Trail up across the ridge and back […]
Columbia/Franklin Chapter quarterly meeting will be Tuesday, March 1, 2022. As usual there will be a 6 pm social hour and 7 pm meeting time. Meeting place: Barnabas Center behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin - 506 Fair Street. We will discuss scheduling hikes for Spring and early Summer. Please bring some ideas of […]
We’ll hike an 8 mile loop of several trails around the Racoon Mt Lake. The trails can be found on Hiking Project or All Trails. Long Hike: The 8 moderate mile loop. Short Hike: 4 mile moderate in/out. Depart from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S Main St, Crossville, TN at 8 am CT. Bring water, […]
Leiper’s Fork and Franklin, TN. 3-6 miles. Moderate to moderately strenuous. Hike #1. Natchez Trace Parkway (NTP): Garrison Creek to 1812 War Monument Trail. This trail is a section of the Old Trace and is a moderate out and back for a total of 3.4 miles. The trailhead is at Garrison Creek (NTP milepost 427.6) […]
Weekend Backpacking Trip – South Cumberland Recreation Area. Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Backpack hike starting Friday March 4 and finishing up on Sunday March 6. Total mileage over three days is approximately 29 miles and rated strenuous due to elevation change and hike distance. Joint trip with the Highland Rim chapter. Hike starts Friday […]
11-1/4 miles. Moderately strenuous for terrain and length.(Rescheduled from December) “Not too easy, not too hard.” We’ll follow the slightly shorter, less challenging side of the front loop to and from the back one reducing the cumulative up and down significantly. The trail covers ridgetops, switchbacks down to and back from a few creek crossings, […]
March 4-6 – Weekend Backpacking Trip – South Cumberland Recreation Area. Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Backpack hike starting Friday March 4 and finishing up on Sunday March 6. Total mileage over three days is approximately 29 miles and rated strenuous due to elevation change and hike distance. Joint trip with the Murfreesboro chapter. Hike […]
We will meet at the parking lot above the boat dock where the hike begins. Hike is approximately a 7. mile loop. We will hike 2.5 miles of rolling hills, followed by a half-mile long boardwalk across the Dismal Swamp. The next 0.7 miles goes up a fairly steep hill to the fire tower where […]
This hike is 5.7 miles in and out. It's moderate most of the way with only a couple of steep climbs to the overlook. We'll also experience a gorgeous waterfall. Most of this trail borders the interstate, hence it gets fairly noisy at times. For those who want to carpool, we will meet at 9am […]
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. Long Hike: 9.5 mi strenuous thru hike that includes creeks, waterfalls and beautiful views. Requires car shuttle for the long […]
Rotary Park, Clarksville, 3.5 or 5.25 mile loop, you have the opportunity to exit after 3.5 miles, moderate; Most of the trail is on natural turf in the woods; It is curvy with many short ups and downs; You follow pretty Wall Creek part of the way; There is a creek crossing that is hard […]
Saturday, March 5 — Fiery Gizzard Trail to Raven’s Point, loop trail, 11.4 miles, difficult. Rocky terrain, spectacular views, cascading streams, rocky gorges, chimney rocks, Sycamore Falls, etc. Tough but incredibly rewarding! We’ll meet in the lot on the far side of La Quinta Inn, right (north) off I-24 at Exit 175, Brown's Ferry, at 8:30 […]