Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Distance: 1.2 miles. Rating: Easy Established in 1982. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic Wild Obed River! Approximately 35 acres located off HWY 70 West, just past the entrance to the Cumberland County Community Complex. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for […]
Tuesday, July 30 -- Barkeater Trail Loop, 4.9 miles, 462’ el. gain, easy/moderate, near Cloudland Canyon State Park GA. Starting at the Escalon trailhead, we will meander through a shady and pleasant woods, keeping an eye out for bark-eating critters. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate […]
We’ll hike 5-6 mi, round trip. The first half is continuous up so its all downhill coming back. Great views of Fairfield Glade and surrounding area. Bring (electrolytes) water. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool gas fee is $3. […]
This is a three-mile easy hike/walk loop through the Chestnut Bend trails and Harlinsdale Park. We will start at Ellen Clark/Lou Laratta's home in Franklin at 7am to beat the heat. We will pick up the trail from there and cross over the new bridge over the Harpeth River into Harlinsdale Park. We will walk […]
Hematite Lake Trail circles the 83.6-acre Hematite Lake. The lake was named for iron ore that was once mined here. The trail is in woods with large trees. We may see cranes, beavers, frogs, squirrels, and turtles. Honker Lake Trail circles the 180-acre Honker Lake named after Canadian Geese. The trail is on natural turf, […]
Saturday, August 3 — Covenant College to Cravens House, near Chattanooga, around 6 miles, easy (moderate on spur trails), practically all downhill! Short easy shuttle. We’ll start our hike from the Covenant College visitors parking lot, less than 15 minutes from the carpool rendezvous. This is your big chance to admire “The Castle” up close! […]
Joint Hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile Hardie trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we'll drive back to Pleasant Hill and do the 2.5 mi Lake Alice Trail. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 […]
You are welcome to join our E.T. Chapter on this exciting hike to Max Patch Bald (it’s a hilltop without trees). Actually, it was cleared for grazing in the 19th century and remains “Bald” to this day. Max Patch has been called “the crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail”. The famous Appalachian Trail crosses at […]
Tuesday, August 6 — Durham Mine Trails, less than 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, 3.9-5.1 miles, easy/moderate. This pleasant walk in the woods on top of Lookout Mountain is a good summer hike that periodically reveals its past as a coal-mining site. We’ll head out on DC&C trail, then wander back on Williams Cut and […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike 5 mi on the Nakanawa Loop trail. It has two rope descents which might be considered more than moderate to some or strenuous. Meet hike leader, Sheila, at Overlook Park trailhead on Falls Road at 8:00. We'll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Depart […]
Circular Hike through Dunbar Cave State Park, some inclines. Hike Commences at 8:00am – Dunbar Cave. Hike Leader – Aida Ayers 915-315-3986
Saturday, Aug 10 – South Cumberland State Park - Buggytop Trail and Natural Bridge. Sewanee. 4.5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. We will hike to Lost Cove Cave on the Buggytop trail. This is one of the plateau’s most impressive cave entrances. The mouth of the cave is carved out […]
Saturday, August 10 – South Cumberland State Park - Buggytop Trail and Natural Bridge. Sewanee. 4.5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will hike to Lost Cove Cave on the Buggytop trail. This is one of the plateau’s most impressive cave entrances. The mouth of the cave is carved out of […]
Saturday, August 10 — Signal Point to Edwards Point, Signal Mountain TN, 6 miles, in & out, 900’ el. gain, moderately strenuous due to lots of rocks. We’ll be hiking in shade and checking out great views of the Tennessee river gorge. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change […]
Meet at 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary Park Drive as you enter the Park. Hike Leader – Steve Turner 931-220-0927
Tuesday, August 13 – Booker T. Washington State Park near Chattanooga: Outer Loop Trail. 3.9 miles. Easy to moderate. This trail follows the water most of the way around a peninsula, with beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake. Then it heads inland through pleasant woods to take us back to the trailhead. Be on the lookout for deer […]
Tuesday, Aug 13 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Carrie Perkins, art teacher at Riverdale High School will be our speaker. She will lead a group painting activity. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at djconatser@comcast.net.
Blue Loop (Fairfield Glade Community) Crossville, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.The Blue Loop is 6.1 miles comprised of four interconnected trails: the Hemlock Trail, the Rotherham Trail, the Canyon Trail, and the McGinnis Trail, along with a short segment of the Good Samaritan Trail. This is a strenuous hike due to its length […]
Thursday, August 15 – Grundy Forest, Sycamore Falls and Fiery Gizzard Loop, Tracy City. Three miles, moderate. Hike through beautiful Hemlocks and hardwood trees along cascading Fiery Gizzard Creek. On the way to admire Sycamore Falls we will see Chimney Rocks. We will also stroll through historic CCC camp. Wear sturdy boots and bring hiking […]
*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell State ParkBurns, TN7 milesModerately strenuous for length. We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying forest scenery, water features, and history. Then we’ll cool off at the swim beach on Lake Acorn. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch for the trail. Don’t forget […]
Saturday, August 17 — Harrison Bay State Park, near Chattanooga, 6.0 miles, easy. We will hike Bay Point Loop, Starwalk Trail, and Lakeshore Loop, checking out beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake and strolling through pleasant woods. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes […]
Clarksville Chapter will have a booth at the Rotary Park Hummingbird Festival. Southeast Avian Research will be banding birds for the public to observer. There will be talks, local club tents including Audubon, TTA and Master Gardeners. There will be lots of Vendors along with activities for kids. 8am to 1pm at Rotary Park. We will have a short […]
Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN. Come join us on this moderate 3.6 mile hike. Sharps Ridge offers one of the best views of our city from its overlook. There is limited parking at the trailhead, so we will meet at Shoney’s on Broadway parking area at 9:00 am ET and carpool a short […]
On Monday, August 19, at 6:00 pm we will meet at Valley View Farm, 165 Valley View Ln., Manchester. The farm is located about halfway between Tullahoma and Manchester, just off Hwy 55. Valley View Farm is locally owned by Mike and Joann Chissler, who have made this a tourist and education destination featuring a […]
Tuesday, August 20 —Savage Gulf Day Loop near Gruetli Laager, with Savage Fall Overlook, 4.1 miles, easy, 380’ elevation gain, lollipop loop. Optional add-on: continuing to a second Savage Fall overlook and swinging bridge, 0.6 miles roundtrip, 100’ elevation gain. We will hike the loop clockwise and enjoy views from the Rattlesnake Point Overlook, where […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center, Rotary Park Drive, Clarksville, TN Agenda to be advised
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Cumberland Trail behind the Visitor Center is 3.2 mi round trip. The CT Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Depart 7:30 am CENTRAL at the Landers Crossing the old Outlet Mall on Interstate Drive […]
Thursday, Aug 22. Perimeter Trail. 5.1 mile loop hike, rated Moderate. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview, TN. The environment is woodlands, lake and stream; expect partial shade. There is an indoor restroom and picnic tables. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger parking lot 08:30 am or Bowie Nature Park parking lot at 09:30 am. […]
August 23, 2024, 9:30 AM – Tim’s Ford Lake Paddle. 5 to 6 hours of calm lake paddling. We’ll put in at Devil’s Step Boat Ramp and head west for our first snack break on either Goose Island or Maple Bend Island, and then spend most of our time exploring the beautiful and generally lightly […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved […]
Saturday, August 24 — Cumberland Trail starting at Devil’s Breakfast Table near Crab Orchard TN, out-and-back, 7.8-8.5 miles, 1100’-1500’ el. gain, moderate. Most of the time, this trail through the woods runs along the top of the bluff overlooking Daddys Creek, with a dip or two down to the creek. Check the weather forecast within […]
Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens Hike Trail - 3.4 Miles Easy Stones River National Battlefield – 3.3 Miles Easy Meet at I24 Exit 11 Park and Ride. Depart at 8am CT. Drive 88 Miles to the Trailhead Hike Lead – Philip Anderson 931-561-0925
Tuesday, August 27 — South Cumberland State Park: Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, 5 miles out-and-back, flat, easy to moderate. On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking […]
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. […]
Saturday, August 31 — Prentice Cooper State Forest: Indian Rockhouse to Lawson Rock, 6.4 miles in & out, moderate. Near Chattanooga. 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 within a day of the hike, as earlier […]
Saturday, Aug 31 – Long Hunter State Park. Volunteer Trail Day Loop. 4 miles rated easy. This hike leads into a mature oak and hickory forest, threading through rock cedar woods and along the rocky shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. Enjoy views from a high bluff before reaching a quiet cove. This is a great […]