Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
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 […]
Piney Falls Trail, Grandview, TN and Twin Rocks Trail, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. First we'll hike to Twin Rocks about a 2 mi moderate loop. Then drive to Piney Falls SNA. Bring a towel and wear your swim gear to enjoy the pool below the waterfall and where we'll eat lunch. […]
South Cumberland Recreation Area; 2.7 miles, difficult because of steep rocky portions of the trail. The trail is on natural turf in the woods. We will see Greeter and Board Tree Falls plus Blue Hole a nice swimming hole. All are on Firescald Creek. Trekking Poles are recommended. Dogs are allowed if on a leash. […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Visitor Center Trail is 3.2 mi round trip. The Nemo Emery River Trail is 2.6 mi round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. We can eat lunch in Wartburg. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Carpool cost is $5. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors […]
Monday, August 28 – Old Spann House Trail, Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. 3.8 miles, easy. This trail features rolling hills through a mature hardwood forest and gorgeous views of Tims Ford Lake. Meet at 3:30 pm in front of the Visitor Center. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. A Potluck dinner and Highland Rim Chapter meeting follows the hike […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland. Long Hike: 6 mi round trip moderate. Short Hike: 3 mile moderate round trip. Bring (electrolytes) water 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. Depart 7:30 am CDST from Dorton Methodist Church, 3405 HWY […]
Cumberland Trail: Rock Creek Gorge Plus, Sale Creek, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8.8 miles moderate to strenuous hiking from the Reto Hughes Trailhead including the Rock Creek Loop ending at the Upper Leggett Trailhead. Short Hike: 5.4 mile moderate doing the thru hike only. Vehicle shuttle required. Beautiful cascades along […]
