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Clarksville New Years Eve Hike
Clarksville New Years Eve Hike
Sunday, December 31 - Clarksville New Nears Eve Hike – 4.5 miles, moderate. We will hike through downtown Clarksville and return. The entire hike is paved. Start walking at 2 P.M. CDT from McGregor Park Cumberland Riverwalk Pavilion. This is where the flags are. Hike Leader - Philip Anderson – 931-561-0925.
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GSMNP – Twin Creeks Trail
Located off of Cherokee Orchard Road in Gatlinburg. 5 miles, moderate. We will meet at 10:00 at Mynatt Park, 634 Asbury Lane, up past the Glenstone Lodge. We will hike uphill to Bud Ogle's Cabin, take the Nature Trail around the back, and then hike back downhill, stopping at the Twin Creeks Resource Center where […]
W. C. Johnson Park, Collierville, TN
W. C. Johnson Park, Collierville, TN
We will hike a 4 mile loop along the Wolf River in the woods and along a mile of boardwalk. The park is located at the end of Byhalia Road, 419 Johnson Park Drive. It is a lovely forest trail with some deep ravine crossings and several overviews of the Wolf River. We will park in the […]
Preservation Park – Thompson’s Station
Preservation Park – Thompson’s Station
Thompson's Station's Preservation Park was purchased and opened to the public in 2015. Currently the park has only dirt/gravel/mowed grass trails that lead into and through the park and a small gravel parking area at 1600 Thompson's Station Road West.In the Summer/Fall of 2016, the Town completed a portion of the Greenway Trail from Tollgate […]
New Years Day Hike – Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail
New Years Day Hike – Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail
We will hike a 5.4 Mile Moderate section of the Montgomery Bell Trail. We will have potluck lunch near ‘The birth of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church’. Black-eyed peas, Cornbread, bowls, cups and plasticware will be provided. Meet at 9am CT, Big Lots Parking Lot, Riverside Drive, Clarksville, TN. 33 Miles to the Trailhead
New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park
New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park
Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. The adage is what you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do all year long. The Bryant Grove Trail is […]
New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park
New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park
Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. The adage is what you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do all year long. The Bryant Grove Trail is […]
Bryant Grove Trail. Long Hunter State Park
Bryant Grove Trail. Long Hunter State Park
Monday, January 1 – Multi- Chapter New Years Day Hike, Bryant Grove Trail. Long Hunter State Park. The Bryant Grove Trail is an easy eight mile “out and back” flat, winding trail connecting the Couchville Lake area to the Bryant Grove Recreation Area and follows the shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. The trail crosses a wooden […]
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White Oak Mountain
White Oak Mountain
Tuesday, January 2 – White Oak Mountain trails just north of Chattanooga, approximately 4.5 miles, moderate, about 630’ el. gain. We’ll hike Dogwood, Krebs Cycle, Black Bear, and parts of Big Red and Christmas Top trails. Enjoy these beautiful trails, which are part of the Southern Adventist University campus but open to the public. We […]
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Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, Jamestown, TN
Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, Jamestown, TN
Pogue Creek Overlook and Upper Canyon Trails. Long Hike: 8 mi 1460’ el. gain, moderate/strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi moderate in and out. Very impressive rock formations, especially Killdeer Arch along with awesome views! Pogue Creek Canyon features immense sheer bluffs and cliffs, the Killdeer Arch, many rock houses and beautiful, rich forests of hemlocks, […]
Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville Greenway
Wednesday January 3rd - 4 Miles, Easy, Out and Back Trail on a paved surface. Meet at 9am CT at Mary’s Oak Trailhead – Mary’s Oak Drive, Clarksville
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Edgar Evins State Park
Friday, January 5 – Edgar Evins State Park. All Day. 8 miles rated challenging due to rocky terrain and steep ascents/descents with total 1400 foot elevation gain. We’ll start on the John C. Clayborn Millenium loop passing old rock walls, a rocked-in spring, an old limestone chimney, and an old foundation. In the middle of the loop we’ll pick […]
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Hinch Mountain
Hinch Mountain
Saturday, January 6 — Hinch Mountain Section of the Cumberland Trail, 8 to 9 miles, out-and-back, moderately strenuous. Starting at Stinging Fork Falls trailhead, we will explore this new section of the Cumberland Trail that turns off Stinging Fork trail and heads north towards Hinch Mountain. We will cross Stinging Fork Creek and Little Soak Creek, descend a rock stairway, walk through a pine forest, and ascend the gorge. We will return by retracing our steps. Check the weather forecast and choose […]
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Airport Trail
Airport Trail
January 7, 10am-11:30am Distance: 2.3 miles. Rating: Moderate This is Crossville’s newest trail, completed shortly before the 2023 marathon (…so there may be more trip-hazards than usual on this trail.) The trailhead is a newly constructed parking lot on Earl Jones Road. The North Loop Trail is lollipop design with 0.2-mile stem and a 1.9-mile loop. This is […]
Chumbley Woods, Eagle and Powerline Trails.
Chumbley Woods, Eagle and Powerline Trails.
Sunday, January 21 - Chumbley Woods, Eagle and Powerline Trails. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. 4.5 miles. Easy to Moderate. Meet at the Chumbley Woods Trailhead on Powers Bridge Road at 12:30 pm. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and snack. These are the newest trails in Old Stone Fort. These trails feature the Little Duck River, beautiful mature hardwoods […]
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Walden’s Ridge Park – Cancelled, Rescheduled for March
Walden’s Ridge Park – Cancelled, Rescheduled for March
Tuesday, January 9 — Walden’s Ridge Park trails, 4 to 5 miles, moderate, out-and-back. 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 mountain, using the trailhead off Mountain Creek Road. We’ll meander through […]
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East Lakeshore Trail Tellico Lake, Lenior City, TN
East Lakeshore Trail Tellico Lake, Lenior City, TN
Out and back from Mizell trailhead. Short Hike: up to top and back for 3 moderate mi. Long Hike: continue down to the marina and back for 9.2 moderate mi. Elevation changes are 350' down and 263' up. Hike is along the the Tellico Lake. Depart 8am from Landers Crossing formerly the Crossville Outlet Mall […]
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Chapter Meeting: Trail Building Status of the Cumberland Trail
Chapter Meeting: Trail Building Status of the Cumberland Trail
Trail Building Status of the Cumberland Trail. Speaker, Ranger AnthonyJones, Head of Sequatchie, at 6 pm CT followed by the business meeting. Patches will be handed out to those who completed the 2023 200 mile Cumberland Trail challenge. United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN. Meet at Los Margarita's, 72 Woodmere Mall, for […]
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South Rim Hike, Savage Gulf
Saturday January 13 - South Rim Trail, Savage Gulf State Natural Area, Savage Gulf Ranger Station 3157 TN Hwy 399, Palmer, TN. About 10 miles out and back. Moderate. Little elevation change. Highlights include Savage Creek, Savage Falls and six overlooks of outstanding gorge views and old-growth forest. Bring water and lunch. Meet at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station. Please register with […]
South Rim Trail
South Rim Trail
Saturday, January 13 — South Rim Trail, Savage Gulf State Natural Area, About 10 miles, out and back, moderate, little elevation change. Highlights include Savage Creek, Savage Falls, six overlooks with outstanding gorge views, and old-growth forest. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring food and water; and gather up hiking […]
“Pick a Park” Series – Chickasaw State Park & Pinson Mounds State Park
“Pick a Park” Series – Chickasaw State Park & Pinson Mounds State Park
Saturday, January 13 – “Pick a Park” series. Chickasaw State Park and Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. At Chickasaw, we will hike two trails: Fern Creek Trail, .65 miles rated easy and the Lakeshore Trail, 1.75 miles rated easy. The Fern Creek Trail begins and ends at Brewer Cabin, a one-room log cabin built in […]
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MLK Day Hike – Land Between the Lakes – Canal Loop Trail
MLK Day Hike – Land Between the Lakes – Canal Loop Trail
Monday, January 15 – Land Between the Lakes, Canal Loop Trail, 8.8 Miles, Difficult due to Length and a couple of steep slopes The trail is in the woods on natural turf. We hike along both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and may see a bald eagle. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There is a […]
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Five Points – Cancelled, Rescheduled for March
Five Points – Cancelled, Rescheduled for March
Tuesday, January 16 — Five Points trails, 4 to 5 miles, loop, easy. Starting at the Ascalon trailhead, we will take the Cloudland Canyon Connector Trail northeast into the maze of trails known as Five Points. Assuming we can plow our way through the can-full-of-worms junction of at least seven trails at the center of […]
CANCELLED -Clarksville Chapter Meeting
CANCELLED -Clarksville Chapter Meeting
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Tuesday January 16 - Clarksville Chapter Meeting at the Rotary Park, Wade Bourne Center. Not the time change that meetings from December commence at 6:30pm
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Triple Creek Park, Gallatin
Triple Creek Park, Gallatin
3.5 miles. Easy. Paved. Meet a the Gallatin Civic Center outer parking lot, 210 Albert Gallatin Av, at 10:30 a.m. We will walk from the Civic Center into Triple Creek Park (.85m), then follow the park’s perimeter loop trail (1.80m) and return to the Civic Center (.85m). Mostly flat with one gentle uphill section. Restrooms […]
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***CANCELLED*** Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Loop
7 miles. Moderately difficult for terrain and length. Our loop will include segments of the Chestnut Mountain Ranch and Polly Branch Falls trails. We’ll enjoy unique winter views of waterfalls and cascades and other natural features. Bring plenty of snacks, water, and a lunch for the trail. We’ could encounter muddy sections and creek crossings […]
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Knoxville – Urban Wilderness-Ijams Quarries
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 […]
Percy Warner Park Mossy Ridge Trail
Percy Warner Park Mossy Ridge Trail
This is a well marked and maintained trail in the woods right in Nashville! Some short but occasionally challenging inclines. We'll meet at the Park and Ride at Exit 11 of I-24. We roll at 8 a.m. 51 miles to the trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Steve Turner 931-220-0927
Collins Gulf – Cancelled, rescheduled for March
Collins Gulf – Cancelled, rescheduled for March
Saturday, January 20 —Collins Gulf in Savage Gulf State Natural Area, 12.3 miles, strenuous with rocks, el. gain 1700’. We will head to the Collins Gulf Trail, then down down down to the Collins River. We’ll follow along the river until we swing around to the east and make our way to the Stagecoach Road, then […]
Tour de Wolf Trail – Hike is cancelled due to weather
Tour de Wolf Trail – Hike is cancelled due to weather
This is a 5.6 mile moderate hike in the forest. Along the way we will pass several lakes. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended. If it has rained there could be some mud. Registration is required.
Postponed – Cumberland Trail – Black Mountain Section – will reschedule in March
Postponed – Cumberland Trail – Black Mountain Section – will reschedule in March
Postponed until March due to inclement weather. Saturday, January 20 – Cumberland Trail - Black Mountain Section. Crab Orchard. 8.0 miles rated moderate. We will start the hike at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. We’ll have lunch […]
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Highland Rim Chapter Meeting
Highland Rim Chapter Meeting
Monday, January 22 - Highland Rim Chapter Meeting. 7pm, DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N Collins Street, Tullahoma. Chapter Chair Patty Deen will give a presentation entitled “Iceland Adventure” showing the highlights of her August 2023 trip to Iceland. There will also be important discussion of items related to the October 25-27, 2024 Annual Meeting at […]
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River to Clouds Trail
River to Clouds Trail
Tuesday, January 23 — River to Clouds Trail, about 5 miles, moderate. There are actually only a few new pieces of this freshly designated 34-mile trail from the Tennessee River to Cloudland Canyon, including the first mile or so at the beginning of our hike. We will start at the northern terminus in St. Elmo, […]
Cancelled Long Hunter State Park’s Volunteer Trail
Cancelled Long Hunter State Park’s Volunteer Trail
CANCELLED BECAUSE OF TRAIL CONDITIONS. Long Hunter State Park’s Volunteer Trail. 4 mile loop. Moderate difficulty. Join us on the beautiful Long Hunter State Park’s Volunteer Trail. We will do the 4-mile Day Loop section of the Volunteer trail. This takes us along a natural surface wooded trail and follows the Percy Priest Lake shoreline […]
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BSFNRA Honey Creek, Oneida, TN
BSFNRA Honey Creek, Oneida, TN
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. 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: […]
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Bicentennial Eagle Pass Trail
Bicentennial Eagle Pass Trail
We will take the gravel trail towards Cheatham Dam. The trail is 5 miles out and back. Meet at Food Lion on Madison Street, Clarksville, TN. 18 miles to the Trailhead. We roll at 8a.m. Contact Hike Leader: Ed Oliver 931-561-9946
CANCELLED CT Turkey Creek to Devil’s Breakfast Table, Catoosa WMA, Hebbetsburg.
CANCELLED CT Turkey Creek to Devil’s Breakfast Table, Catoosa WMA, Hebbetsburg.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The trail is difficult due to the elevation change and lots of rock steps. SHORT HIKE: 4-5 mile in/out hike. From Turkey Creek the trail proceeds along Daddy's Creek gorge bluff under sheer bluffs. The last mile, the trail decends down into the canyon. There are a couple […]
Graysville Mountain CANCELLED due to all-day rain and thunderstorms
Graysville Mountain CANCELLED due to all-day rain and thunderstorms
Saturday, January 27 — Graysville Mountain,9 miles, moderate with rocky terrain, 900’ el. gain. Shuttle required. On this section of the Cumberland Trail, we will hike through the woods to the top of Graysville Mountain, then continue all the way to Hwy 30, with the last bit just recently completed. Highlights include an old mining area, […]
Poteet’s Annual Chilly Chili Hike – Sewanee
Poteet’s Annual Chilly Chili Hike – Sewanee
Saturday, January 27 – Chilly Chili Hike - Jim and Marietta Poteet will host their 22nd annual Chilly Chili hike. We will meet at the trailhead of Shakerag Hollow in Sewanee at 10:00 A.M. CT. We will hike Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith’s Point for a total of about 3.5 miles rated moderate. There is a […]
Annual Chilly Chili Hike
Annual Chilly Chili Hike
Saturday,January 27 – Poteet’s Chilly Chili Hike. Jim and Marietta Poteet will host their 22th annual Chilly Chili hike. We will meet at trailhead of Shakerag Hollow in Sewanee, Tennessee at 10:00 CST. We will hike Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith’s Point for a total of about 3.5 miles. There is a steep rocky downhill on Shakerag […]
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Perimeter Trail
Perimeter Trail
Tuesday, January 30 —Perimeter Trail in Sewanee: Roakes Cove Road to the Forestry Cabin, easy to moderate, out-and-back, 6.2 miles with a 200' elevation gain. Roakes Cove is scenic with water often streaming from the top of the ridge and enhancing the beauty of the area. We will access the Perimeter Trail from the road via a […]
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Virgin Falls State Natural Area, Sparta, TN
Virgin Falls State Natural Area, Sparta, TN
Short Hike: 5 miles moderate to Big Laurel Falls and back, Long Hike: This is a 9-mile strenuous hike to the 110 foot tall Virgin Falls. The trail descends around 900 foot in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Along the way, we will pass Big Branch Falls, […]
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Big Hill Pond near Pocahontas, TN
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 […]
BSFNRA Burnt Mill Bridge Loop, Rugby, TN.
BSFNRA Burnt Mill Bridge Loop, Rugby, TN.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Our hike will be the Burnt Mill Bridge loop near Rugby. SHORT HIKE: 4.2 mi loop with moderate terrain. LONG HIKE: 6.2 mi includes the loop plus the 2 mi Gentleman’s Swimming Hole loop . Depart from Cracker Barrel 127 North at I-40 rear parking lot at 8:00 am […]
Beaman Park
Beaman Park
The trail is well constructed on natural turf. The entire hike is in pretty woods. There are a couple of creek crossings that can be a small challenge. Trekking poles are recommended. Meet at I24 Exit Park and Ride location. Sign in at 7:45 CT. We will drive 31 miles to the trailhead. Contact: Hike […]
Big Hill Pond
Big Hill Pond
Joint hike with Memphis chapter. See their description for hike details. Contact Terry Warren 731-535-0625 for details about carpooling.
Prentice Cooper SF
Prentice Cooper SF
Saturday, February 3 — Prentice Cooper: Indian Rockhouse to Lawson Rock, 6.4 miles in & out, moderate. Stone steps lead down to the Rockhouse, then wind around rocky bluffs to a spectacular view of Suck Creek gorge and the Tennessee River. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring water, snacks […]
Natchez Trace Pkwy – Meriwether Lewis and Devil’s Backbone Loops
Natchez Trace Pkwy – Meriwether Lewis and Devil’s Backbone Loops
Hohenwald TN. Moderate. Two separate hikes adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway. First, the Meriwether Lewis Loop - 3.5 miles with wooded rolling terrain. Next, a few miles north on the Parkway, we’ll hike the Devil's Backbone Loop: 2.5 miles, again with wooded rolling terrain. Bring sturdy boots, snacks, and clothing appropriate for the weather […]
Standing Stone State Park
Standing Stone State Park
Saturday, February 3 – “Pick a Park” series. Standing Stone State Park. Hilham. 4.7 miles rated moderate. Parts of the trail around the lake are uphill both ways, but the views are great. Meet at 10:00 A.M. CT at the Visitor Center for a slow, cold jaunt around Kelly Lake. Bring sturdy shoes, sturdy stick, […]
Kodak – Seven Islands State Birding Park
Kodak – Seven Islands State Birding Park
Join us for an easy to moderate 5 + mile hike in Tennessee's newest state park, designated, as such in September 2013. This Park is on former farmland and includes the Kelly Bend peninsula along the French Board River. Habitats include wooded hills, an intermittent stream and several fields being restored to Native warm-season grasses. […]