Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Distance: 1.2 miles (round-trip). Rating: Easy This trail is 0.6 miles in length giving a 1.2 mile roundtrip hike. Cross the wooden bridge onto the Storybook Trail. Stop along the way and read the kid friendly signs. When you reach the road by the Park Office turn around and return. (There are public restrooms in the park […]
Tuesday, May 28 — Denny Cove, including a spur trail to an overlook. About 4 miles, moderate. Beautiful trail with high cliffs, great waterfall, fine views. Part of the trail is very rocky. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think […]
Annual Nashville Chapter Picnic, Edwin Warner Park, Nashville TN. Shelter 9 - new location, 4:30 pm CDT until sunset. Following a potluck meal at 5:30 pm, we'll take a twilight walk on the park roads. The chapter will provide tableware, napkins, and ice, but we encourage you to bring your own non-disposable "mess kits" as […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate sometimes strenuous. Requires a car shuttle. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring water (electrolytes), lunch and snacks. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied […]
Wednesday, May 29 - Narrows of the Harpeth. 2 miles. Moderate with a rocky rooty trail and a hill. This hike follows alongside the river, passing through an area known as "The Narrows". Here, the Harpeth River in a 5-mile bend nearly curves back on itself. Highlights include a panoramic view of the area and […]
This a Wednesday evening hike. Let’s go see the synchronous fireflies! The Poplar Creek Trail in west Oak Ridge is usually a reliable viewing location. The trail is a flat former roadbed, approximately 2 miles long, 4 miles total for the in/out hike. You’ll need to bring a flashlight with a red light- white light […]
Long Hike: This is a moderately difficult 6.6 mile hike. Short Hike: 4 mi in/out from Natural Bridge to Devil's Jump Overlook and back. The loop features two of the best river gorge overlooks in the Big South Fork area. Two other interesting features along the trail are the Devils Jump rapids and Crack-in-the-Rock. The […]
FRCG&B Trail - 3.4 miles Easy; Murfree Spring Wetlands Nature Trail - ~1 mile Easy Boardwalk; Stones River National Battlefield - 3.3 miles Easy The FRCG&B hike goes through an expansive cedar glade featuring springs, a sinking stream, and numerous wildflowers in season. The MSWNT features paved walking trails and raised boardwalks that wind through […]
Saturday, June 1 — Volunteer Day at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga. June 1 is National Trails Day, and what better activity can we do this day than help spruce up Reflection Riding’s Nature Playscape area, which is especially designed to introduce children to the joys of exploring nature. Our tasks are easy and appropriate for […]
Rescheduled to Saturday, June 8 - Barfield Crescent Park Trail Maintenance. Come join us for trail maintenance at this beautiful park from 9:00 am until 11:00 am CT. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, a snack and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com - Note time change from […]
June 2, 10am-11:30am Distance: 2.3 miles. Rating: Moderate This is Crossville’s newest trail, completed shortly before the 2023 marathon. 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 an interesting trail that takes you through a variety of […]
Tuesday, June 4 — Benton McKaye Trail: Lost Creek Campground to Hiwassee River at Reliance TN, 4-5 miles, easy/moderate due to medium hills at the beginning and end of the hike. Requires a 30-minute shuttle. We will drop off cars near the railroad overpass beyond the Hiwassee Outfitters campground, then go to the Lost Creek […]
Joint venture with Upper Cumberland Chapter. John Ford will teach us free of charge how to survive if lost in the woods on what plants and roots we can eat. The class is limited to 20 people, and we will drive to 2 nearby locations. John tries to cover rich woodlands, fields and wetlands. Whatever […]
3 miles Easy Trail is paved except for approximately a half mile divided between wooden tread and natural turf. Most of the trail runs along the main channel of the Cumberland River and a cove with a large marina. There is a tribute to Wilma Rudolf who became a world record holding Olympic champion. You […]
Rescheduled to Friday, June 7. Wednesday, June 5. Dunbar Cave Recovery Trail and Lake Trail, Clarksville, TN. 2.5 miles. Moderate. At Dunbar State Natural Area, we will hike the shaded Recovery Trail which has a hill and roots to be maneuvered. We will end the hike along the easy Lake Trail with a visit to the […]
Nashville Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association work day led by Heather Gallagher. Members of other chapters are welcome to join us!Heather will provide all tools and gloves. Activities to include invasive removal, trail rehab, or whatever the ranger needs. TTA has committed to provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at Beaman […]
Saturday, June 8 — Cumberland Trail: Lower Connector to Rock Creek Loop and back, lollypop, almost 6 miles, moderate, 1,115’ elevation gain. Our hike starts at the Lower Leggett Road trailhead and includes Leggett Point Overlook, along with a spur trail to boulders on Rock Creek—a good spot for lunch. Beautiful views of Rock Creek and the […]
Saturday, June 8 - Postponed from June 1. Come join us for trail maintenance at this beautiful park from 9:00 am until 11:00 am CT. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, a snack and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
We’ll touch on several different trails but they’re all easy, no significant elevation changes. We’ll past through woodlands and see Creekside habitats showcasing a variety of wildlife and natural plants as well as remnants, stairs, building foundations and other remains of pre-Manhattan project settlements. Also, we’ll see parts of the Quarry, the Quarry Lake and […]
We give our members the opportunity to meet members from other Chapters across the state.
Distance: 1.6 miles. Rating: Easy The Overlook Trail is a local hiker's favorite and a gem for the Fairfield Glade area. For those wanting a quick and enjoyable reset in nature this is a great trail. It's recommended to complete the loop clockwise to have a mostly flat/downhill hike until the final stretch of climbing […]
Tuesday, June 11 — Short Springs Natural Area near Tullahoma, 3.5 miles, 406’ el. gain, easy to moderate. Want to see four waterfalls on a short and beautiful hike? Then join us! We will see Machine, Adams, and Busby Falls. The trail is relatively easy, except for the steep stairs down to the base of the […]
Tuesday, June 11 – Chapter Picnic – 6:00 pm CT. Our annual June picnic is at Sara Kennedy’s house for Fun at the Firepit. The address is 715 Regal Drive in Regency Park. The chapter will furnish barbecue and buns. Bring a side or dessert to share and your own drink and lawn chair. Invite […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. WE CAN EAT LUNCH IN SPARTA ON WAY HOME. Bring water shoes and hiking poles. Moderate 5.4 miles out and back. 2.4 stream-miles of Cane Creek flow through the natural area along with Phelps Branch, a tributary to Cane Creek. A few small cascades, steep slopes, narrow ledges and […]
Friday, June 14. Hendersonville Greenway. 3 Miles. Easy. 9:00 am. Join us for a Flag Day walk. We will meet a 9:00 am at the Hendersonville Library parking lot trailhead, 140 Saundersville Rd. We will walk west from the library on the Indian Lake East trail, across the “lock bridge” to the Drakes Creek Athletic Complex parking lot […]
Saturday, June 15 - Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, Georgia. Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail and West Rim Trail. 7 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center at 7:00 am CDT. Please contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 to register. We will view two beautiful waterfalls, hemlocks, mountain laurel and rhododendrons. We will enjoy spectacular vistas down […]
Due to extensive storm damage on Divide Road and nearby areas, this hike is cancelled. It may be rescheduled for July. Rock Creek Loop plus, Big South Fork RRASaturday, June 15 – Rock Creek Loop (with a possible side loop on the Pickett State Park Tunnel Trail), Big South Fork National Recreation Area. The Rock […]
Saturday, June 15 — Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, Georgia: Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail (2 mi., 436’) and West Rim Trail (4.7 mi., 744’), about 7 miles, moderate. We will view two beautiful waterfalls, hemlocks, mountain laurel and rhododendrons, and spectacular vistas down into the canyon. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts […]
Since we can't do any hikes off Divide Rd for the foreseeable future, we can hike from Leatherwood Ford, Bandy Creek or the West Entrance only. So Sat we can decide what trail we'd like to do or do the O&W Bridge hike. OPTION: WE CAN STOP AT SAWBRIER BREWERY FOR LATE LUNCH. Don’t forget […]
3.5 mile Easy; 7.5 mile Moderate due to length and some short steep inclines Meet at 8am CDT at the parking lot on the left as you enter the park from MLK Pkwy Contact Hike Leader: Steve Turner (931) 220-0927
This is an easy trail around Indian Boundary Lake. The loop is 3.6 miles on a very nice hiking-biking trail along the shoreline with only minor ups and downs. We will start our hike at the swimming area which has a broad sandy beach and restrooms. The hike is rated as easy. We recommend shoes […]
Distance: 2.00 miles. Rating: Easy to Moderate This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to the CCC dam, then walk across the […]
Sunday, June 16 – Bridal Veil Falls, Sewanee, TN. Take Dad on a Hike. 5 miles, moderate. Some sections are steep and rocky. Meet at the Memorial Cross on the Sewanee Domain at 1 pm CDT. Bring water and a snack. Wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Trekking poles are recommended. We will begin our […]
Monday, June 17 – Highland Rim Chapter Meeting at 7pm at D.W. Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. There’s nothing that makes one smile more than the sight of a butterfly flitting by on the trail or in our backyard. Our guest speaker, Gordon Revey, will present “Butterflies and Habitats.” If the timing […]
Tuesday, June 18 — Forest Hills Cemetery and Hawkins Ridge Trail, with an urban walk in historic St. Elmo, Chattanooga, moderate, around 3-4 miles. St. Elmo is Chattanooga’s first suburb and one of its Historic Districts. It includes Forest Hills Cemetery, a beautiful cemetery that was established in 1880 near the foot of Lookout Mountain. Its […]
Meet at 6:30 at the Wade Bourne Nature Center in Rotary Park Speaker: TBA
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. The Yak Ranch tour is limited to 20 people so you'll have to sign up with Deb by June 18th. The tour costs $10 ($15 if less than 10 people sign up) and lasts approximately 2 hrs. You'll get to interact with the yaks. We’ll drive to the Park for […]
*** CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES *** ALTERNATE HIKE: Beaman Henry Hollow / Laurel Woods Combo: https://tennesseetrails.org/event/henry-hollow-laurel-woods-combo-2/ Thursday-Saturday, June 20-22 – Camping at Bandy Creek Campground. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Thursday afternoon after […]
*** CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES *** ALTERNATE HIKE: Beaman Henry Hollow / Laurel Woods Combo https://tennesseetrails.org/event/henry-hollow-laurel-woods-combo-2/Thursday, June 20- Saturday, June 22 - Camping at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, TN. We are camping in A Loop, a tent only area. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 for […]
*** CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES *** ALTERNATE HIKE: Beaman Henry Hollow / Laurel Woods Combo: https://tennesseetrails.org/event/henry-hollow-laurel-woods-combo-2/ Friday, June 21 – Pogue Creek Canyon to Pickett State Park, Jamestown. 7 miles rated moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Nashville chapters. This hike highlights varied geologic features […]
*** CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES *** ALTERNATE HIKE: Beaman Henry Hollow / Laurel Woods Combo https://tennesseetrails.org/event/henry-hollow-laurel-woods-combo-2/Pickett State Park & Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural AreaJamestown, TN7 miles. Moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change, and length.Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. This hike highlights spectacularly varied geologic features that include rock houses, […]
***CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES *** ALTERNATE HIKE: Beaman Henry Hollow / Laurel Woods Combo: https://tennesseetrails.org/event/henry-hollow-laurel-woods-combo-2/Friday, June 21 – Pogue Creek Canyon to Pickett State Park, Jamestown, TN - 7 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with Nashville Chapter. This hike highlights spectacularly varied geologic features that include rock […]
Beaman Park, Ashland City Roughly 9 miles. Strenuous for terrain and length. We’ll combine the Henry Hollow Loop trail with the eastern loop of the Laurel Woods trail. These paths will take us across creeks and over a number of ridges. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Don’t forget sun and insect protection. […]
Friday, June 21. Kayak Caney Fork River. Save the date. Weather permitting, we will kayak the Caney Fork River. We will rent kayaks at Caney Fork Outfitters, 1193 Wolf Creek Road, Silver Point, TN. Solo kayaks rent for $44.98 for the day and include a life jacket, paddles and transportation to put in and take […]
THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED Canal Loop Trail, 9.2 Miles, Difficult due to Length and a couple of short 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. We will have plenty of Lake views, with a lunch/snack break at […]
Due to the hot weather those that responded to the hike tomorrow I have decided to change the hike to Rock Island downstream to see twin falls, upstream to the gorge, Blue hole and Eagle trails. They would all total 4.7 MI. They are rated moderate except for the half mile blue hole which is […]
Saturday, June 22 — John Muir Trail, Reliance TN, in-and-out, about 9 miles, moderately strenuous with moderate elevation change, or a second option of turning back around the 3-mile mark, for a 6-mile hike. We’ll start at the Appalachia powerhouse and hike mostly in the shade along the lovely Hiwassee River, turning around at Coker Creek. Check the […]
3.5 Mile Loop - Easy Meet at 7:30am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. Hike Leader – Philip Anderson 931 561 0925
Enjoy a hike through this beautiful park featuring cascades, waterfalls, and springs--a popular spot during the summer months to cool off and get some fresh air. An enjoyable trail all year to view spring flowers and fall changes. There is a trail loop and easy overlook viewing areas. The many trails in this park are well-marked […]
Sunday, June 23 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 8 miles. Suck Creek Boat Ramp to Raccoon Mountain in Marion County, west of Chattanooga. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Meet at the Suck Creek Road boat ramp, 1900 Suck Creek Road in Chattanooga at 8:00 am CT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our […]
Sunday,June 23 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 8 miles. Suck Creek Boat Ramp to Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp, Marion County, TN. Meet at the Suck Creek Boat Ramp, 1900 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN at 8:00 am CDT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our takeout at Raccoon Mountain boat ramp. Our voyage passes through […]
Distance: 1.9 miles. Rating: Easy Soldier’s Beach Trail at Meadow lake is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. MEET AT: the trailhead, 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN 38572 Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. […]
Tuesday, June 25 — Stringer’s Ridge, Chattanooga: Blue Trail, 3.3 miles, 508’ el. gain, moderate due to a number of ups and downs. We’ll be hiking in shady woods, enjoying a great overlook of the Tennessee River and Chattanooga, and having lots of choices for where to eat lunch! Check the weather forecast within a day […]
Dustin Thames will present a fascinating program about bat conservation in Tennessee. White-nose syndrome, which has caused the mortality of over 6 million bats in North America, emerged in Tennessee in 2010. Thames, who is past-chair of the TN Bat Working Group and a Regional Coordinator for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is an authority […]
LONG HIKE: Starting from Bandy Creek hike to The Oscar Blevins Farm then out to the West Entrance where we'll leave the long hikers cars for 6.2 easy to moderate miles. SHORT HIKE: 3.7 easy miles Oscar Blevins loop trail. Bring electrolyte water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel. […]
June 29 – Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. Joint event with the Murfreesboro chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old VFW building […]
Saturday, June 29 – Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old […]
5.5 miles Moderate with difficult sections Out & Back, the last mile will be an elevation gain of 500 feet. We will cross streams 18 times, sometimes using a cable Meet at I-24 Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 7am CDT departure, 126 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Debbie White (858) 442-1398
We will take the Northern Section of the Bicentennial Trail from Eagle Pass Trailhead toward Fox Bluff. Meet at Food Lion parking area on Madison Street, Clarksville for an 8am CT Departure. Drive 18 Miles to the Trailhead. Hike Leader – Debbie White 858 442 1398
Saturday, June 29 — Hall Road section of the Cumberland Trail, Signal Mountain TN, out-and-back, about 8 miles, maybe 800-1,000’ elevation gain, moderate to strenuous due to distance and elevation gain; or a second option of turning back around the 3-mile mark, for a 6-mile hike. This section is complete but not yet listed on the CTC website, so the elevation change is […]
Join us for a very pleasant 4+ mile hike. We’ll begin our hike at Hooper Bald parking area and proceed to Huckleberry Knob crossing the parkway and hiking to a magnificent view of Tennessee and North Carolina mountains. If the weather cooperates, we’ll sit, drink, snack and enjoy our surroundings. We could see wild hogs […]
Learn how to create and restore healthy Habitat. Over 40 booths, food trucks, 30 vendors plus presentations. Plateau Chapter information booth will be set up. Please sign up for an hour or two to help man the booth and promote our hiking Chapter. Contact Bill Wisniewski 931-335-9360 for info and sign up.
Distance: 1.7 miles. Rating: Easy It is a 1.7 mile “lollipop” trail in the woods pretty close to downtown Crossville. One leg of the loop is along the Obed River. The return is higher up the hillside. MEET AT: 468 Sparta Highway, Crossville, TN 38572. By the Crossville Wastewater Treatment Facility. Before reaching the gates, turn […]
Tuesday, July 2 — Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga: Cravens House loop trail, 3 miles or so, 640’, el. gain, moderate. Trees, rocks, cliffs, views, museum, history! We will go up the mountain on the gradual Cravens House Trail, then north toward Point Park on the always scenic Bluff Trail. Just below the Point is an interesting […]
Kayaking on Byrd Lake at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Meet 8am at the boat house parking area. Kayak rental is $ 8.00 per hour, first come first served. Rental starts 8am last check out time at 5:30pm. We'll hike the 4 mile easy Pioneer Loop before or after kayaking. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. […]
Saturday, July 6 — Emery Creek Falls Trail near Chatsworth, GA. Moderate, 5.9 miles, 900’ el. gain, out and back. This is a highly rated “adventurous” trail with many creek crossings, so bring good water shoes, preferably sturdy enough for hiking. The two-step set of waterfalls at the turnaround point is just great! Check the weather […]
Meet at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. Hike Leader – Steve Turner 931-220-0927
Saturday July 6, 2024 – Nashville Urban Hike, Nashville, TN. We will attempt to outpace the rising sun and heat of mid-day by starting at 8:30 am – meeting at the carillon bells at north end of Bicentennial Mall. A bit of an Independence Day theme be woven into the hike. Free parking available at […]