Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy This trail opened in July 2022. This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members […]
Tuesday, October 29 — Chattanooga National Cemetery History Walk, 3 to 5 miles, easy, pavement and grass, some climbing is required. This property was vital to the battles for Chattanooga. Due to its location between Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain, General U. S. Grant chose it for his headquarters. We will see many monuments recognizing […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Hike is 5 miles total rated moderate to strenuous. Meet hike leader, Sheila, at the Cove Deli & Market 15454 Hwy 70 N, Monterey, TN. We’ll eat lunch at the Long Road Cafe in Mayland. Depart 8:00 am CDST from the outer parking lot of Harbor Freight, 145 Highland […]
Radnor Lake State Natural Area, also known as Radnor Lake State Park, is a popular state natural area and state park in Oak Hill, Tennessee within Nashville. The 1,368 acres nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake. We are planning on hiking the Lake Trail/South Lake […]
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 […]
We will Hike the Green River Bluffs and Heritage Loop Trail in Mammoth Cave National Park (4.3 Miles Moderate). This beautiful trail leads from the picnic area down to the Green River along the bluffs. It's a broad path, making it easy to navigate. There are many scenic viewpoints along this route and interesting geological features […]
Saturday, November 2 – Short Springs State Natural Area Workday. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am. The address is 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. Let Joan Hartvigsen know you will help, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-29194. Bring water and a snack. Bring work gloves, loppers and pruners. Bring safety glasses, mattocks, shovels, hand saws, drill […]
Saturday, November 2 — Snow Falls in the Laurel/Snow SNA, Dayton TN, out-and-back, about 10 miles,1328’ el. gain., rocky, moderate/strenuous. The first part of our hike is a pleasant stroll along Richland Creek, where we can admire its Class III-IV rapids (assuming it starts raining again in our area), along with scattered remnants of coal mining operations. […]
Distance: 1.5 miles & 0.3 miles. Rating: Easy This is a nice walk through the woods with lake views. From the parking lot on West Lake Road, we will walk up Yonside Drive to the Lake Alice Trail kiosk is. Follow the trail markers in a clockwise direction around Lake Alice until it ends at West Lake […]
Saturday, December 14 — Signal Mountain trails, up to three options: (1) long hike of 8-10 miles, moderate; (2) medium hike of around 4-5 miles, easy/moderate; (3) short 2.2-mile hike, 348’ el. gain, easy. A short shuttle is required for the medium hike. We will all start at the Rainbow Lake trailhead on Ohio Avenue and hike to Rainbow […]
Tuesday, November 5 — Elsie Holmes Nature Trails near Ringgold GA, around 3.5 to 4 miles, loop, a few hundred feet of elevation gain, easy. Our goal on this hike is to walk on almost every trail in this quiet park, starting with a loop and then a loop within a loop. This will be […]
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 and 6. Overnight trip to Civil War Battle grounds Corinth, MS and Shiloh, TN. Leave Gallatin at 8:30 am to drive to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center (501 West Linden, Corinth, MS) via 40 West. My GSP shows this as the quickest route at 3 hours and 15 minutes. […]
Wednesday-Thursday, Nov 6-7 – Beginner Overnight Backpacking Trip – Savage Falls Group Campsite. Savage Gulf State Park. Address for trailhead is 3157 TN 399 in Palmer. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. From the Savage Gulf East parking lot, the campground is 1.5 miles via the Savage Day Loop and South Rim trails. After […]
Wednesday-Thursday, November 6-7 – Beginner Overnight Backpacking Trip – Savage Gulf State Park. Savage Falls Group Campsite. Joint event with the Murfreesboro Chapter. From the Savage Gulf East Parking Lot, the group campsite is 1.5 miles via the Savage Day Loop and South Rim Trails. After setting up camp, we will hike the 5.8 mile […]
Wednesday November 6 - CT Upper Piney River, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll start on the southern end of the newly opened Upper Piney Section and hike North. Long Hike: Choice of in/out 8 mi total or 12 mi thru hike to Shut-in Gap Road. Both are strenuous/difficult due to […]
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 became a world-record-holding Olympic champion. You also pass a statue […]
Thursday, November 7. Hendersonville’s Heritage Park. 119 East Drive, Hendersonville. Looking forward to a fall colors hike at Hendersonville's Heritage Park (Batey Farm). Meet at this location at 10:00 am. We'll walk about 2.5 miles including the perimeter trail of the lower tract and the pedestrian trail through the hilltop tract. Along the way we'll identify […]
Saturday November 9 - Walls of Jericho. Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area on the west side of Winchester. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 miles rated strenuous due to rocky terrain and elevation. A short vehicle shuttle is necessary. Short Hike: 5 miles in/out moderate to strenuous. This gorge straddles the […]
Saturday, November 9 — Cumberland Trail: Part of Hinch Mountain Section, out-and-back, about 10.6 miles, maybe 1500’-2000’ el. gain, strenuous. We will start at Head of the Sequatchie. The trail starts with a bang, going up moderately for a while, and then steeply up. This is followed by more moderate uphills and downhills, traversing the […]
Saturday, November 9 - Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, Georgia. 7 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 am CST. We will hike the Overlook Trail, Waterfalls Trail and West Rim Loop Trail. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Cloudland Canyon straddles a thousand-foot-deep gorge cut into the mountains by the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, November 12, to Friday, November 15 — Fall Trip to Hayesville, NC. Includes trails in / near Standing Indian Mountain.
Tuesday, November 12: Fenton Forest on Bauxite Ridge, near Ooltewah TN: Sabbath Trail, Forest Lane and Big Forest Trail, about 4 miles, easy to moderate, loop, approx. 400’ el. gain. This is a great hike for beginners or those who have not hiked with us for a while (and even those who have!). We will start […]
Tuesday, Nov 12 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. This is our planning meeting for the January-June 2025 hikes. Bring your calendars to schedule hikes you want to lead or ideas for hikes. If you want to schedule a hike and cannot attend, contact Sara Pollard before the meeting […]
Wednesday November 13 - BSFNRA Devil’s Den and Eye of the Needle, Oneida, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 10+ miles round trip. Leatherwood Ford Parking Area to O&W bridge, then some elevation gain to Devil's Den (large rock shelter), and on to Eye of the Needle. The latter is a cave-like […]
Wednesday, November 13. 10:00 AM; Springfield Greenway. 4.2 miles. Easy. Level and paved, mostly along Sulphur Fork Creek, 2.1 miles each way from the Garner Street Park trailhead, 200 North Garner St., Springfield, TN 37172 to J. Travis Price Park with its lake and historic log cabin. Good restrooms at both ends of trail. Dogs […]
Plateau Chapter Meeting, Crossville, TN. 6pm at First Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham St, Crossville, TN.Contact Chairperson Bill Wisniewski, 931-335-9360.
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, Nov 16 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail, the University of the South. Sewanee. 14 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise past KA Point to a secondary trail to Brakefield Road and back to the Lake Cheston parking lot. We will […]
Saturday, November 16 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 14 miles. Moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We will hike from Clara’s Point on the Perimeter Trail clockwise pass KA Point to a secondary trail leading to Brakefield Road and back to Lake Cheston Parking lot. Bring water, snacks […]
This is an out and back hike on the northern section of the Bicentennial Trail from Eagle Pass Trailhead toward Fox Bluff. The trail is well paved, mostly flat with views of the Cumberland River. There are toilets and picnic tables at the turnaround for the trail. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. Depart 8am CT […]
This hike begins at the Visitor Center parking lot at the Arboretum. We will do a 4.3 mile hike loop counter clockwise and end up at the Visitor Center lot once again. Then we can do a one-mile walk up Valley Road which makes the total mileage 5.3 for the entire hike. There are several […]
If you wish to carpool to Beaman Park, we will plan to meet at 8:00 a.m. at Tollgate Medical Plaza (1106 Elliston Way, Thompson's Station, TN). Otherwise we will meet at the Nature Center at Beaman Park at 9:00 a.m. Our hike leaders are Frances & Greg Scott: gs1985@charter.net. They have hiked this area many […]
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 […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center Agenda to be advised
Wednesday, November 20-Saturday, November 23 - 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 camping information. Please reserve your own campsite. Wednesday afternoon after setting up our tents, we will hike […]
Wednesday November 20 - Dog Cove, Sparta, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: easy 4 mile in/out hike to a circa 1800s farm home following alongside Lost Creek and crossing the creek a couple of times. LONG HIKE: Short Hike plus 1 mile strenuous side loop trail to an arch. We'll stop […]
Wednesday, November 20 — Fort Mountain, GA: Cool Springs and Mill Creek Falls Loop, 5.1 miles, moderate. Our hike will include a fine overlook, a lovely creek and waterfalls, and a pleasant walk in the woods. If we are lucky, the autumn leaves may still be putting on a show. Check the weather forecast within a day of the […]
Jamestown, TN 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. Much of the route is shared with the […]
Thursday, Nov 21 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Highland Rim chapters. We’ll descend to the banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Thursday, November 21 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 7.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. We’ll descend to the rocky, mossy banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns […]
Thursday, November 21. Percy Warner Park. Nashville, TN. 5.1 miles. We will hike the Mossy Ridge Trail beginning at the Deep Well Trailhead. Moderately challenging trail with several steep sections and gradual inclines. Hiking boots, hiking poles, and plenty of water are recommended. Meet at Glenbrook Kroger if carpooling at 9:15 a.m. or meet at the trailhead […]
Jamestown, TN 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:45 AM CDT step off. Pack snacks, plenty of water, and a lunch. Wear footwear appropriate for […]
Friday, November 22 – Twin Arches Loop, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN – 5.5 miles - moderately strenuous for terrain, elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Murfreesboro Chapters. This popular trail features huge arches, bluffs, and scenic views. Meet at the trailhead for a 9:15 AM CST step off. Pack snacks, […]
We will hike the Radnor Full Lake and Ganier Ridge Trail. This is a great hike through the woods and around the lake with lots of opportunities to see lots of wildlife. Meet at I24 Exit 11 Park and Ride. Depart at 6am CT. Drive 49 Miles to the Trailhead. Please note - We are leaving early […]
Saturday November 23 - CT Upper Piney River, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: We’ll hike 8 mi moderate with stretches of easy from Shut-in Gap Road to the suspension bridge then head South on the newly opened trail. Short Hike: 5 mi in/out moderate. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking boots, […]
Saturday, November 23 — Cumberland Trail: Ozone Falls Section, 7 miles, 1323’ el. gain, point-to-point, strenuous. The elevation gains occur as we extract ourselves from several creek gorges and then at the end of the hike, when we go up to the top of Black Mountain. The shuttle takes 20 minutes. From the CTC: “he […]
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 […]
Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy This trail opened in July 2022. This is an easy lollypop trail along the Obed River. MEET AT: The trail-head parking lot on Deerfield Road by Spiders Branch. The trail starts across the road from the parking lot. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members […]
Tuesday, November 26 — Cascade Trail in Dalton GA, 4 miles, out-and-back, 846’ el. gain, moderate. This pleasant trail winds its way through the woods behind the west side of Dalton State College. It meanders up and down the lower side of the ridge that has a convenient break to the north, through which I-75S makes its way […]
Wednesdays - Radnor Lake Standing Hike - 7 AM Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville TN. 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at the Visitor Center, West Parking Lot off Granny White, 1160 Otter Creek Road. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to be ready to hike at 7 am, or earlier if everyone has arrived. This hike has elevation […]
Wednesday November 27 - Black Mountain. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate. Short Hike: 3 mi easy. Bring hiking poles, hiking boots, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. 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 […]
Friday, November 29 - formerly Black Friday - now OptOutside Friday Bryant Grove Trail at Long Hunter State Park, Hermitage TN. An out and back trail of 8 miles, rated moderate. . This flat, winding trail connects the Couchville Lake area to Bryant Grove Recreation Area as it follows the shore of Percy Priest Lake. […]
Friday, Nov 29 – After Thanksgiving Day Hike – Old Stone Fort Archaeological Park. Manchester. 4 miles rated moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Joint hike with Highland Rim Chapter. Join us for our annual family-friendly after Thanksgiving Day hike. We will hike the Forks of the River Trail, the Backbone Ridge Loop […]
Friday, November 29 – After Thanksgiving Hike. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter. About 4 miles. Moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. Meet at 9:00 am CST in the museum parking lot. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. We will hike the Forks of […]
Friday, November 29. 10:00 AM. Fort Negley after Thanksgiving Popup Hike. To the right of the Visitors Center porch is the Vulcan Materials Company Fossils @ the Fort collection site. In this specific area, you can search for 400 million-year-old fossils donated by Vulcan Materials Company and sourced from one of their quarries. Print off an […]
Herb Parsons Lake, Fisherville TN This is a 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. The trail is easy if you're accustomed to going six miles but if not, you'd probably call it moderate. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration is required and please include your name […]
Saturday, November 30 — Daddy’s Creek Section of the Cumberland Trail, near Crab Orchard TN, 7.2-7.5 miles, about 1,100’ el. gain, moderate. We will hike this trail south to north, from Hebbertsburg Road to East Keyes Road. This requires a short shuttle. The trail bobbles in, around, and up and down gorges carved out by […]
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 […]