Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Monday. Sep 26. Beaman Park. Henry Hollow Loop. 2 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Creekside Trailhead at 9:30 a.m. To get to trailhead parking, go towards the nature center but turn right on Eaton’s Creek Rd before you get to the Nature Center turn. Continue about 0.9 mile, then turn left on Little Marrowbone Rd. […]
Monday, September 26, 7:00 pm at the DW Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Hiking can be considered nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. Our Guest Speaker will be TTA member Dianne Castellano. By profession, Dianne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works as a grief counselor. Dianne will talk about […]
Tuesday, September 27 — Chickamauga Battlefield, Confederate Line Trail, about 6 miles, easy. Directions can be found at the C-C NMP website under Outdoor Activities. Mostly shady with lots of monuments to inspire your imagination. Meet at the lower parking lot at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitors Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, at 8:30 am EDT. […]
The Nashville Chapter has resumed monthly in-person meetings at REI Brentwood Please note the earlier start time - REI now closes every evening at 8:00 pm, so we will be starting at 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm. The main presentation will follow a short business meeting. Hiking and Birding the Cloud Forests of EcuadorBy […]
Wednesday - Ranger Lead Hike, Pickett State Park, Jamestown, TN – Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: Ranger Martin says around 6-7 miles. Part of the hike will be on developed trail and then off trail where some new trail will be developed soon moderate to strenuous off trail. Short Hike: 5mi moderate […]
September 28 - Rock Island State Park, near McMinnville, TN. Hike, picnic, kayak. Hike Downstream Gorge Trail and Eagle Trail. We will visit Great Falls and Twin Falls and hike along Caney Fork River. Total distance is 3 miles, easy. We will have lunch at Badger Flat picnic area next to the Caney Fork River. After lunch we will launch […]
Wednesday November 30 - CT Stinging Fork State Natural Area, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short hike: 3 strenuous miles to Stinging Fork Falls and back. Long Hike: Cumberland Trail is mostly strenuous 7 miles but absolutely gorgeous. Requires a car shuttle. There is a one mile easy mile walking through […]
Black Mountain to Ozone Falls 6.7 miles difficult, requires car shuttle; The trail is in the woods on natural turf; We will see beautiful rock bluffs, clear streams, huge gardens of cinnamon and glade ferns and a 110 foot water fall; Trekking poles are recommended; Dogs are welcome if on a leash; Bring your lunch; […]
October 1 – Lost Creek Trail and Section of Ray Branch Trail. Six miles, easy to moderate. Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. Meet at 8 am at the Visitor Center. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. This hikes features overlooks of beautiful Tims Ford Lake and mature hardwood forests.
Clemmer Trail to Benton Falls, 8.8 miles out-and-back, moderate. The trailhead is off TN-30, just off US 64 at Ocoee Lake. The first part of the trail is the steepest, but the trail gets easier as you go up Chilhowee Mountain. There are a few creek crossings, so you may want to bring water shoes […]
The park is located adjacent to the Lakeland Senior Center on the west side of Canada Rd. between I-40 and Hwy 70 at 4523 Canada Rd. The hike is about 4 miles. Allow 2.5 hours for the hike. We will hike through mostly bottomland forest. There are some moderately strenuous places with elevation changes in […]
Saturday October 1 - Cumberland County Marathon Hit the Trails Fest. Joint event with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The festival concludes the month of September’s hike marathon with outdoor activity vendors and marathon participants picking up their t-shirts. The festival starts at 9am-2pm at the corner of Stonehenge Drive and Peavine Rd in the Fairfield Glade […]
The annual Jackson (Tennessee) International Festival is October 1, 2022. We have a booth handing out information about hiking and Tennessee Trails Association. Other booths have food, arts, handmade items, etc. Several food vendors are there with various types of food: Japanese, Indian, Phillipino, Mexican, American, Jamacian are a few of them.
Benton Falls in Cherokee National Forest, 3.2 mile in & out, easy. There is a shortsteep descent to the base of the falls. Parking fee, bring a snack. Meet at Food City in Ooltewah, right offI-75 exit 11, at 8:30 am ET. Please register with Tammy Hendrick at 315-949-8187.
Wednesday October 5 - Cumberland Trail: Rock Creek Loop Plus, Sale Creek, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8.8 miles moderate to strenuous hiking the Rock Creek Loop (Upper Leggett Trailhead) plus thru hike to Retro Hughes Rd Trailhead. Beautiful cascades along the creek and 2 overlooks. Vehicle shuttle required. Short Hike: […]
Wednesday, McGregor Park Cumberland Riverwalk Pavilion, out and back, to Ft. Defiance, 2.7 total miles, easy; We can eat lunch after the hike at Wendy’s; The whole hike is paved. We walk along both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, cross the Red River on a highway sidewalk and hike up switchbacks through the woods to […]
Tennessee River Kayaking. Nickajack Lake. Shellmound Recreation Area Boat Launch. Jasper. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. We will launch our kayaks or canoes from the Shellmound Recreation Area at 9:00 am CT. Take Exit 158 off Interstate East and turn right. Continue past the Little Cedar Mountain trailhead and follow signs to the […]
October 7 – Tennessee River Kayaking. Nickajack Lake Shellmound Rec Area Boat Launch, Jasper. Joint event with Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at 9am CT at Shellmound Recreation Area boat launch. Take Exit 158 off Interstate 24 East and turn right. Continue pass Little Cedar Mountain trailhead and follow signs to Shellmound Recreation Area and Campground. Bring water and lunch. We will […]
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 will provide 4-6 volunteers, water and snacks. Please consider helping. Meet at 9 am at […]
Virgin Falls, difficult, 8.7 miles. This is a truly gorgeous falls that supports the claim that Tennessee is hollow. A creek comes out of a cave, takes a spectacular flying leap over a sharp precipice and then plunges down into a big hole, never to be seen again. In addition to this star of the […]
Nesbit Park in Bartlett. We will hike the white trail 5 miles. Two ravine crossings are part of this trail (we may have to cross through water) so wear hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 2.5 hours for this hike. You must register for the hike. Rain will cancel hike.
Alvin C. York State Historic Park. Pall Mall. The park is located 9 miles north of Jamestown and contains the farm and gristmill once owned by decorated World War I soldier Alvin C. York, who lived in the Pall Mall area for his entire life. Meet Jeanne at the Barn by the York Home at […]
Easy/moderate, 5-6 miles. We will drive to the Cohuta Wilderness and hike the Conasauga River trail to the river and back. This is two miles in and out. The return is a bit of a climb but you won’t notice because the scenery is beautiful. We will then drive north on good Forest Service roads […]
Tuesday. Oct 11. Radnor Lake. 4.1 miles with a 500 ft elevation gain. Lake Trail and Ganier Ridge Trail. Meet at the Walter Criley Visitor Center and west parking area at 1160 Otter Creek Road at 10:00 a.m. Hiking poles and water recommended. No dogs allowed on trail. For more information or to let us […]
Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. 401 Volunteer Road. John Lamb of the Sam Davis Home and Plantation in Smyrna will be our speaker. He will be speaking on motifs and their meanings on headstones. The Sam Davis Home is a Greek Revival home and one of the top cultural […]
Wednesday October 12, John Muir/Sheltowee Trace Trail to Angel Falls Overlook, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Hike starts from Leatherwood Ford parking lot. Short Hike: 4 easy to moderate miles in/out along the Big South Cumberland River. Long Hike: 7 easy to moderate miles in/out along the river then […]
Long Hunter State Park. Volunteer Trail Day Loop. 4 miles. 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. Bring snacks and water. For more information or to […]
Thursday October 13, Plateau Chapter Meeting. The meeting is held at the First United Methodist Church Annex on Neecham St. We will meet for dinner at LaCoste restaurant, 138 The Crossings, at 4:45 pm. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the church annex. Contact Norm Brinsley 931-202-2338 huxanlj@gmail.com if you plan to join […]
Friday Oct 14 - Sunday 16th Brevard, NC with hiking each day. Make your motel reservations by May 2d mentioning you are with the TTA Plateau Chapter to receive a 20% discount. Accommodations- Sunset Motel https://thesunsetmotel.com/ Brevard NC – 523 S. Broad St.Brevard. NC 28712 phone 828-884-9106. Notify Melissa Love at mellove6011@gmail.com with your room choice when you have […]
This is a 5.5 mile hike in the woods partly along the Wolf River on the White/Yellow/Blue trails in Lucius Burch Natural Area. We will meet in the paved Shelby Farms parking lot off Germantown Road across from Lowe's. Plan to hike 3.5 hours. Bring water and snack. Hiking boots are recommended. Rain will cancel […]
Bear Creek Backcountry Trail in Cloudland Canyon. Moderate 8-mile loop that descends to the creek, eventually ascending to the canyon rim with incredible views. Pack a lunch andenjoy some fall foliage. Meet at the parking lot just after LaQuinta Inn, north off I-24 Exit 175 at 8:30 am ET. Register with Tammy Hendrick at 315-949-8187.
Dunbar Cave SP, Long Trail, 2.5 miles, moderate; Most of the trail is on natural turf; there are a few concrete steps; Dogs are permitted if on a leash; The trail goes through pretty woods, passes sinkholes, limestone bedrock, goes through a 13.5 acre Prairie Restoration Project and by a 15 acre Lake; Meet 9:00 […]
Murfreesboro, TN4 miles. Easy. Flat Rock offers a lesser used trail through Tennessee cedar glades and barrens. The wooded sections, meadows, and contrastingly stark rocky areas yield what are often specifically adapted flora on display all through the year. We’ll hike at a pace that allows us to appreciate the natural beauty around us. The […]
Sunday, October 16, enjoy the 2.5-mile hike on the Foster Falls Climber's Loop at Fiery Gizzard in South Cumberland State Park. Meet at 1:00 pm in the Foster Falls Parking Lot. The hike is classified as Easy, but with some rocky terrain. Coming out of the base of Foster Falls can be slippery if conditions […]
Tuesday, October 18. Virgin Falls State Natural Area, near Sparta TN. This is a beautiful 8 mile trek on the main trail, passing Big Laurel Falls as well as Sheep Cave and Falls, and ending up at the 110’ high Virgin Falls. This wonderful waterfall is one of the most beautiful and interesting falls around, […]
Huckleberry Knob and Hooper Bald, 3 miles or so, easy. Join us for two short hikes attrailheads located within a short distance of each other near mile marker 8 on the Cherohala Skyway. Beautiful 360 degree views, fall colors and maybe a Monarch Butterfly or two. We’ll plan on lunch in nearby Tellico Plains. Bring […]
Wednesday October 19 - CT North Chickamauga Section, Old Anderson Rd Trailhead to Barker Camp Trailhead, Lone Oak, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate miles in/out. Long Hike: Will require a car shuttle. 9.5 difficult/strenuous miles. The trail follows the creek with cascades and a waterfall with rocky bluffs framing […]
Friday, Oct 21. Batey Farms and Woods. 2 miles. Moderate. Join us at 10:00 a.m. to visit the lovely Batey Farm property! This location has been preserved for the purpose of creating a passive park. From the parking area near the white barn we will walk a mowed path up along the tree line across the […]
October 22 - Fiery Gizzard Trail. South Cumberland State Park. 12.5 miles. Strenuous. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. Marietta Poteet and Sara Pollard will lead the hike. We will start our hike from the Grundy Forest State Natural Area picnic area and hike to Foster Falls. This is a beautiful trail that offers scenic views, […]
Fiery Gizzard Trail. South Cumberland State Park. 12.5 miles. Strenuous. Joint hike with the Highland Rim Chapter. Marietta Poteet and Sara Pollard will lead the hike. We will start our hike from the Grundy Forest State Natural Area picnic area and hike to Foster Falls. This is a beautiful trail that offers scenic views, waterfalls, […]
Pennyrile State Park, 3 miles, moderate; Most of the hike is on natural turf through the woods; We start near the lodge and hike around a beautiful 56 acre man made lake; You can’t see the lake all of the time; We pass a sandy beach near the end of the trail where swimming is […]
6.9 mile loop, moderate. Our hike starts at the Lookout Tower trailhead at the far end of Big Cove Campground in Frozen Head State Park. This wide trail ascends gradually up the south flank of Bird Mountain until it reaches one of Bird Mountain’s distinct ridges. Here we make a sharp left onto the easier […]
Tishomingo State Park is a public recreation area in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, locates south of Iuka, MS. The major feature of the park is Bear Creek Canyon and its generous sandstone outcroppings. This is a 6-7 mile hike winding along rocky ridges with spectacular views through shallow, fern-filled canyons. We will cross […]
Sunday, October 23, Montgomery Bell State Park, Montgomery Bell Trail (formerly known as the Overnight Trail). Burns TN. This is a strenuous hike due to the length of 10.5 miles. Wooded terrain with some hills. The trail passes by several lakes, a historic cabin and church, and historic iron ore pits. Bring water, snacks/lunch, boots, […]
On Monday, October 24, at 5:00 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. https://www.valleyviewfarmandgarden.com/ Valley View Farm is locally owned by Mike and Joann Chissler, who have made this a tourist and education destination featuring […]
McGinnis Trail, about 4.2 miles, easy/moderate. This hike will begin in Fairfield Glade, TN, about 1.5 hours from Soddy and in Central Time. In 2021 we did a 3-mile hike from FairfieldGlade and it seemed everyone liked it, so we will try a different trail in the same area. Perhaps the leaves will be putting […]
The Nashville Chapter has resumed monthly in-person meetings at REI Brentwood Please note the earlier start time - REI now closes every evening at 8:00 pm, so we will be starting at 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm. The main presentation will follow a short business meeting. Warner Park Trails and Woods - updates - […]
Wednesday October 26 - CT - Snoopers Rock, Blowing Wind Falls & Natural Bridge Trails, Prentice Cooper State Forest, Chattanooga, TN. This hike visits a portion of the Grand Canyon of Tennessee, where the Tennessee River cuts a 1,000 foot gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. Within Prentice Cooper State Forest, we will first visit the […]
Wednesday, Oct 26. 3 miles. Easy to Moderate. Warner Woods Loop Trail at Percy Warner Park, Nashville. The hike will include the access trail from the parking lot at the Deep Well Trailhead off Hwy 100 plus the loop side trail to Luke Lea Heights overlook, highest point in the park at 922 feet, from […]
Karl and Kathie Dupre will lead an overnight hiking trip at Laurel Snow State Natural area Oct 28-29. Laurel Snow is near Dayton, TN. It will be a 5 mile hike in to the campsite and 6 -7 miles out the next day. Moderate hiking. A campsite for eight people has been reserved at the […]
This hike will be different from the one in the past. It is a moderate 5 mile hike which requires a short shuttle. We will hike the entire Pioneer Springs Trail and also use sections of the barely paved bike path and some dirt roads to avoid having an out-and- back hike. The trail has […]
Saturday October 29 - 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 […]
Laurel Falls, Bryan Overlook, and beyond, moderate/strenuous, 6-7 miles. Wecan hope that by this time of the year, Laurel Creek has a decent amount of water and the trees are acting like it’s autumn. This waterfall has a spectacular collection of giant boulders at its base. We’ll continue up the trail, ascend through a crack […]
Annual Bonfire; meet 4:00 P.M. at Rotary Park Amphitheater; The entrance to the Amphitheater is on E. Old Ashland City Road; We will hike ∼2 miles, moderate, and eat after the hike; Bring a covered dish. Drinks, cups, plates, etc. furnished; Contact: Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
Wednesday November 2 - . Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short Hike: 4 miles in/out, rated moderate. Long Hike: This is an 8 mile in/out strenuous hike with some rock hopping and scrambling but a great waterfall at the end of a box canyon. It will be a long day as it is about […]
Three hikes planned for Friday starting at 1:00, 14 for Saturday starting at 8:00 and 3 for Sunday starting at 8:00. Look for the registration form in the June newsletter. Annual Meeting information on the TTA webpage is in progress. Other details TBA