Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
July 31-August 3 – Cataloochee Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikes TBA . Possible hikes: Cataloochee Divide Trail, Caldwell Fork and Boogerman Trails, Rough Fork, Caldwell Fork, and Big Fork Ridge Trails. Reserve space in campsite by emailing Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914
Monday, July 31 - Thursday, August 3 – Cataloochee Camping and Hiking. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Waynesville, NC. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Two group campsites have been reserved in the Cataloochee Campground. The campground has pit toilets and no water. There are no hookups or showers. Possible hikes in the area […]
Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN. 5+ miles. Moderate (can be strenuous for novice hikers). Meet at the Chickering Road trailhead, 1771 Chickering Rd, Forest Hills, near Brentwood, https://goo.gl/maps/28P3y4os6YKfrsuT9, for a prompt 7 am start. Dogs on a leash okay (Park regs require no more than 6-ft leash - you may be ticketed if you fail […]
Wednesday. Clarksville Greenway from Pollard Road to the Red River, 6.0 total miles out and back, moderate due to distance and four hills. The trail is paved most of the way. It follows an abandoned railroad through the woods. There is a restroom at the trail head. Dogs are welcome but must be on a […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. Wear your swimsuit under your hiking clothes, bring a beach towel and water shoes for swimming. First we'll hike to Cummins Falls overlook, approximately a mile, then drive to Washmorgan Hollow SNA for a 2 mi round-trip in/out hike to a waterfall. You'll be walking in the creek bed most […]
Saturday, August 12 – Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, Manchester, TN. 7.85 miles, moderate. We will hike all the trails! We will hike along the Duck River where we will see Blue Hole Falls and Big Falls, which is 30 feet high. We will hike the Backbone Trail and the Forks of the River Trail, where we […]
Window Cliffs Trail, 5.5 total miles out and back, moderate. The trail is on natural turf with a variety of woods and grassy areas. There are 9 creek crossings twice. There is a cable for balance on some of the crossings. The views from the cliffs and the cliffs themselves are spectacular. Trekking poles are […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We'll hike the 5 mi in/out trail. Bring (electrolytes) water. We'll have lunch at the Sauced Frog/Hopyard Brewery. 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 $5. Depart 7:30 am CDST from […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. The Yak Ranch tour is limited to 20 people so you'll have to sign up with Deb by Aug 14th. The tour costs $10 and lasts approximately 2 hrs. You'll get to interact with the yaks. After our tour of the Yak Ranch we'll drive to the Park for a […]
Wednesday, Aug 16. Greenway Walk at Ravenwood Park. 4 miles. 9:30 AM. As you enter the park, go 0.5 miles to the parking lot/playground on top of the hill. Please meet Karen at the large tree/rock area at the parking lot. The park's walking paths may be in direct sun and on black asphalt until we reach a […]
Fairview, TN5-6 miles, moderately easy for length with little elevation change. This unique park was developed in the ‘50s by 3 sisters who conspired to improve its barren and eroded land. We’ll hike a combination of segments from the park’s 17 miles of trails, wandering through loblolly pine forests and alongside small lakes and creeks. […]
LBL Bear Creek Loop Trail, 6.6 miles, moderate. The trail is on natural turf through the woods and a couple of grassy fields. There are a couple of creek crossing near the end of the hike where you might get your feet wet. Trekking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted if on a leash. There […]
