Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
Tuesday, February 4 — Chickamauga Battlefield, east loop, 4-5 miles, easy. The Battle of Chickamauga, fought in September of 1863, was the second-bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with about 34,000 casualties. As we wander the fields and forests of this land, let us ponder the price of war. We will meet at the Visitor Center, which […]
Wednesday, February 5TH - Lost Creek to Virgin Falls Sparta, TN. This is a 7.5 mile in and out hike from Lost Creek to Virgin Falls. It is moderate to strenuous due to several uphill climbs. The elevation gain is 1,564 ft. Short hikers can do in and out hike the length of their choice. […]
Saturday, February 8th - Cumberland Trail - Heiss Mountain Possum Gorge North Section, Graysville, TN. Rated strenuous due to length and elevation changes. LONG HIKE: This scenic 8.8 mile in/out strenuous hike is from the Retro Hughes Trailhead along Coalbank Branch and Little Possum Creek to Imodium Falls, and back. We'll see waterfalls, overlooks, an […]
Saturday, February 8 — Bear Creek Backcountry Trail, Cloudland Canyon GA, 7.4-8.0 miles, 1299’ el. gain, lollipop, moderate/strenuous due to a long climb out of Bear Creek. A creek crossing, an outlook or two, lots of woods, a pleasant hike. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can change dramatically. Choose […]
Tuesday, February 11 — Bear Paw Loop and part of the Chestnut Mountain loop, starting at the location of the burned-down Ocoee Whitewater Center, 5 miles, easy to moderate with some elevation gain to an overlook. We will cross the big walking bridge over the Ocoee River, which was built for the 1996 World Olympics. There will […]
Wednesday, February 12th - Rock Island State Park and Burgess FallsWe will travel to Rock Island State Park. The short hikes will include the Downstream Trail (1.7 miles moderate) consisting of views of the Blue Hole and 2 waterfalls. We will then do the Collins Nature Trail (3 miles moderate) loop which winds beside the […]
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 will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking area on […]
Saturday, February 15 — Board Camp Creek portion of the Cumberland trail, about 8 miles, moderate to strenuous. This involves a relatively short shuttle between Heiss Mountain trailhead and Soddy Gulf trailhead. We will hike along creeks, through rocky bluffs on wooden stairways, and past cascades and waterfalls. Check the weather forecast within a day of the […]
Tuesday, February 18 — Greenway Farms in Hixson, 4.7 miles, easy. We will combine the paved and graveled main path with the meadow trail that borders North Chickamauga Creek. From there, we will see the section of the creek that General Sherman used to sneak thousands of Union troops behind Rebel lines to join with Grant […]
Wednesday, February 19th – Leatherwood Ford Loop and Sunset Overlook Big South Fork Oneida, TN. 37841 This hike is a loop and side trail to a river overlook for lunch. Total hike is 6.2 miles. We will see 2 overlooks, interesting rock formations, and a small waterfall. The Sunset Overlook also has an interesting figure […]
This will be a 6 mile, moderately strenuous hike. We will hike from the north trailhead of the Chickasaw Bluff Trail back to the trailhead of the Woodland Trail. When we reach the junction with the Woodland Trail we will go up the Dragon's Spine and from there take the flatter side of the trail […]
Saturday, February 22nd - Lilly Bluff Bridge, Point and Boulder Trails, Lancing, TN We'll hike about 5.5 moderate miles. Depart from Landers Crossing formerly the Crossville Outlet Mall SW parking lot at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $5.00. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Bring lunch, or option […]
Saturday, February 22 — Savage Gulf Stone Door Trailhead, with two options. Both hikes start on the Stone Door Trail and Big Creek Rim Trail (BCR). Shorter option: At the end of BCR, take Laurel Trail back to the parking lot, 7 miles, very little elevation gain, moderate due to length; led by Tom McElhone. Longer […]
Monday, February 24, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Our featured speaker is Ned Murray, Executive Director of Friends of South Cumberland State Parks. Ned’s presentation is entitled “What's in a Name? How (And Why) One Park Became Three” which will tell the story of South Cumberland State […]
Tuesday, February 25 — Bauxite Murky Marsh Trail, near Apison, TN, about 4.5 miles, easy to moderate, lollipop loop trail, approx. 300’ elevation gain. We will begin on Crashing Creek trail and then make the loop on Murky Marsh. Optional: an additional 1.0 mile on the Pogo’s Place Trail for a total of 5.5 miles. An […]
Wednesday, February 26th – Hidden Passage Loop Pickett State Park. A moderate 8.5 mile loop hike featuring sandstone bluff lines, rock shelters, a natural arch, and Crystal Falls. Depart from Cracker Barrel parking lot 23 Executive Dr. Crossville, TN at 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $6.00. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty […]