Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Daddy’s Creek Trail OVERLOOK Distance: 2.2 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate. Daddy’s Creek Trailhead Overlook is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crab Orchard, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. […]
Tuesday, December 31 — Summit Knobs Trail, Harrison, TN, about 5 miles, easy, approximately 550’ elevation gain, in-and-out. This hike will take us up and down gentle wooded hills to Harrison Branch Creek. The full name of the trail is Summit Knobs Equestrian Trail—we’ll have to watch our step! Restrooms are available. The trailhead is […]
This 5 mile hike is flat and in the woods and partly on a gravel road. The trails are often used by people on horseback. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. Rain will cancel the hike. Since this is a new hike for our group directions are as follows: Google maps […]
Wednesday, January 1 – Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail, 6.4 Miles, Moderate. We will take our traditional hike along Creech Hollow Lake and at the tip of Lake Woodhaven. This will include some inclines along the way. Bring snacks – we do not plan on having a potluck this year. Depart 9am CT from Big […]
Wednesday January 1st - Seven Bridges and the Overlook Trails. Fairfield Glade Community. Seven Bridges Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop trail that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges. It is a “lollipop” configuration. Then we'll carpool to […]
Wednesday. First Hike 2025-Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. The Park is located on Tellico Lake. Fort Loudoun was built in 1756, one of the earliest settlements by the British to secure the South during the French and Indian War in the middle 1700's. We'll start our hike on the Ridgetop Trail for half a mile, […]
Wednesday, January 1 -- The Bryant Grove Trail, Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage, TN. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter for New Year's Day! 8 miles total. Easy to Moderate for length. This is a multi-chapter hike for New Year’s Day! Bryant Grove is an “out and back” flat, winding trail connecting the Couchville Lake […]
Wednesday, 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 […]
Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Hike – Long Hunter State Park. Bryant Grove Trail. 8.0 miles rated moderate. Joint event with the Murfreesboro and Nashville chapters. The Bryant Grove Trail is an “out and back” flat, winding trail connecting the Couchville Lake area to the Bryant Grove Recreation Area and follows the shoreline […]
This is a 5.75 mile hike in the woods partly along the Wolf River on the White/Yellow/Blue trails in Lucius Burch Natural Area. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Plan to hike 3 hours. We will meet in the paved Shelby Farms parking lot off Germantown Road across from Lowe's. […]
Saturday, January 4 – Rotary Park, 3.5 Miles, Moderate This is a short hike in Clarksville’s Rotary Park. The trail is mostly shaded and with natural turf and includes a couple of stream crossings and a walk along the streams. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Hike commences 8am CT at Rotary Park. Trailhead on Rotary […]
Saturday, January 4 — Devil’s Breakfast Table Section of the Cumberland Trail (Take 2), near Crab Orchard TN, 7.6 miles, point-to-point, 1900’ el. gain, moderate due to rocky terrain and climbs. Relatively short shuttle. We will start our hike at the northern trailhead at Devil’s Breakfast Table on Daddy’s Creek and continue to Peavine Road and our […]
Tuesday, January 7 — Greeter Falls Loop and Alum Gap, 3.2 miles, 518’ el. gain, moderate. Great views, two waterfalls, cliffs above and below, beautiful area! Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water […]
Wednesday, January 8th 7.5 mile through hike which requires a car shuttle. Trail follows along the lake. There are several bridge crossings. The elevation gain is 698 and rated moderate. We will meet at the Willow Grove campground to set up a car shuttle. We will drive 3 miles to Lillydale campground where we will […]
Wednesday, January 8 – Liberty Park Loop, 3 Miles, Easy Trail is paved except for approximately a half a 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 Rudolph who […]
Wednesday, January 8 – North Rim, Mountain Oak, North Plateau Loop. 10 miles. Moderate. Savage Gulf East Trailhead (Savage Gulf Ranger Station). 3157 State Route 399, Palmer, TN. This hike offers numerous overlooks of Savage Gulf. From these viewpoints we will see the old growth forest at the bottom of the gorge, and the junction […]
This is your chance to do your part to help keep our trails in good shape for our hikes. The current plan, subject to change, is to reroute a small section of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail and build a short boardwalk across Beaver Creek. There won't be a lot of walking involved and no one […]
Saturday, January 11th - 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 […]
Saturday, January 11 – Stones River Greenway – 5.7 Miles, Easy This is an out and back trail to the J.Percy Priest dam. It is a well paved walkway with some boardwalk, alongside Stones River in Nashville. The trail is mostly shaded. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Bring your lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables […]
Saturday, January 11 — Guild Hardy Loop Trail, Lookout Mountain TN, two options. First option: 11.1 miles, strenuous, 1,686’ el. gain, lollipop. This trail pieces together several trails around Lookout Mountain and provides incredible views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River. We will start at the Guild trailhead on Ochs Highway and head up gradually to Cravens […]
Tuesday, January 14 — Savage Gulf State Park: Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls, 5.0 miles, moderate, 866 ft. el. gain, out-and-back. If you love waterfalls, this is the hike for you! We will wind our way downhill passing Suter Falls and then make our way down to the Collins River and the exquisite Horsepound Falls. Check the weather […]
Tuesday, January 14 – No chapter meeting this month. Next meeting is Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm CT.
Wednesday, January 15th - Middle Creek/Slave Falls/Needle Arch, Big South Fork. A moderate 6.5 mile hike featuring awesome rock houses, a waterfall, and an arch. A car shuttle will be arranged dropping off at Middle Creek trailhead and leaving a car at Sawmill trailhead. Depart from Cracker Barrel in Crossville 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost […]
We will meet at the parking lot at the south end of the lake with more specific instructions at time of registration. We will then carpool to the boat ramp. From there we will follow the trail going to and around the south end of the lake and then take the Azalea Loop trail that […]
Saturday, January 18 — Jacks River Falls via Beech Bottom Trail, 9.1 miles, 974’ el. gain, out-and-back, moderate. Reviews warn about downed trees, bears, and a long drive on a rough road, but Jacks River Falls is worth the hassle. Beech Bottom Trail is a wide trail through the Cohutta Wilderness that takes us to the Jacks […]
Monday, January 20 – Land Between the Lakes, Canal Loop Trail, 6.5 Miles, The trail is in the woods on natural turf. We hike along both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and may see a bald eagle and have plenty of lake views. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. We can also plan a visit to […]
Tuesday, January 21 — Reflection Riding Nature Center trails, next to Chattanooga, around 4 miles, loop, several hundred feet of elevation gain, moderate. We’ll start out from the main parking lot heading east along the side of Lookout Mountain, then taking a trail that curves east and south behind a few residences. We will pass such spots […]
Tuesday, January 21 – Clarksville Chapter Meeting, Rotary Park Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Center
Wednesday January 22nd - CT Stinging Fork SNA toward Head of Sequatchie, Spring City, TN. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate in/out. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out. This is a newly opened section of the CT. Depart from Central Baptist Church Crossville at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $4. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, […]
Saturday, January 25 – Marietta Poteet’s Chilly Chili Hike. Shakerag Hollow and Beckwith Point Trails Loop. About 3.5 miles. Easy to Moderate. Marietta Poteet will host the 25th annual Chilly Chili Hike. We will be hiking the Shakerag Hollow on the Sewanee Perimeter Trail then return on the Beckwith Point Trail. It will be about […]
Saturday, January 25 – Marietta Poteet’s Annual Chilly Chili Hike. Sewanee. We will hike Shakerag Hollow on the Sewanee Perimeter trail and return on the Beckwith Point trail. The hike is about 3.5 miles rated easy, but there is a steep downhill at the beginning of the hike and a very short uphill at Green’s […]
Saturday January 25th - CT McGill Creek, Graysville, TN. CT McGill Creek long hike 8 miles strenuous, out and back. Short Hike: 4.4 miles out and back to the bridge. Approximately 1,200’ elevation gain, moderate. We will start at the Roaring Creek parking lot close to Graysville, TN. The McGill Creek trail is off to […]
Saturday, January 25 – Percy Warner Park, Mossy Ridge Trail, 5.1 Miles, Moderate This is a well marked and maintained trail in the Woods. Hard to believe that you are hiking in Nashville. Some short but occasionally challenging inclines. Depart 8am CT from I24 exit 11 Park and Ride. 47 Miles to Trailhead. Carpool Cost $5 Hike Leader […]
Join us on this great hike on Calloway Ridge Loop in Farragut. It is an approximate 2.5 to 3 mile hike that offers different types of terrain. The north side of the loop is mostly flat and smooth while the lake side is a little more difficult but opens up with views of Fort Loudoun […]
This is 6 mile loop trail in Shelby Farms Park. We will pass several lakes and hike in a lovely forest. Trail is rated moderate. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Arrive early enough to use the bathrooms and be ready to hike at 9:30. Hiking boots are recommended and bring water […]
Monday, January 27, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. TTA Highland Rim Treasurer Jim Barritt will give a presentation showing the highlights of his September 2024 trip to Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and the national parks of Argentina and Brazil that encompass and showcase spectacular Iguazu Falls, […]
Tuesday January 28 — Big Red Loop on White Oak Mountain, Collegedale TN, 4 miles, easy/moderate. idgeWhite Oak Mountain is actually a very long wooded ridge, on which Southern Adventist University has created an impressive and well-maintained trail system. We will meander through the woods along the flank of the ridge and perhaps have some views at […]
Tuesday, January 28 – Nashville Chapter Meeting, REI Brentwood, TN. 6 P.M. The Nashville Chapter program will feature Curtis Wasmer as he shares his experiences hiking the entire length of the Cumberland Trail. His journey began on Tri-State Peak at Cumberland Gap at the Northern Terminus, and finished 23 days, 325.5 miles later at the […]
Wednesday, January 29th- 8 mile loop trail with 626 elevation gain The Cumberland Overnight trail is an extension of the Byrd Creek trail that winds through the hills flanking Three Mile Creek. Meet at Cumberland Mountain State Park 24 Office Dr. Crossville, TN 38555 at 8:00 am CST. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring […]
This is a 5-6 mile moderate hike. The hike will include all of the Pioneer Springs Trail and part of the Woodland Trail. We will see the Woodland Shelter and the Spring. To get between the two trails, we will use part of what is still called the bike path even though much of it […]
Saturday, February 1 — Prentice Cooper: Indian Rockhouse to Lawson Rock, close to Signal Mountain TN, 6.4 miles in & out, moderate. Descending stone steps, we will find ourselves under a huge Rockhouse, then we will wind around rocky bluffs to the spectacular view of the Suck Creek gorge with the Tennessee River below. Check the weather […]