Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
4.3-mile hike in Mammoth Cave National Park rated MODERATE with a 564 ft. elevation gain. Our hike will begin at the visitor center parking lot, near the picnic area to the Green River Bluff Trail to the Echo River Spring Trail, the Mammoth Dome Sink Trail and finally the Heritage Trail back to the visitors […]
Bring water shoes just in case the creek is deep to hike a side trail to a waterfall. Short Hike: 6 mi easy to moderate loop to Stevenson Overlook returning to the Group Camp on an old road. Long Hike: 8.3 mi moderate to strenuous loop to Stevenson overlook, side trail to tunnel plus side […]
This will be a joint hike with Jackson Chapter.We will hike the 7.5 mile Red Trail which is rated strenuous by West Tennessee standards due to some very steep hills. Early in the hike we visit the site of the historic fort, scene of a well-known Civil War battle. We will have lunch overlooking Fort […]
5.2 miles, 550 ft elevation change. Moderate. Savage Gulf West Trailhead (Greeter Falls), 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont, TN. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in the natural area, Big Bluffs Overlook. From Big Bluff Overlook we will see two panoramic vistas. To the left […]
Saturday, March 23 — Rock Island State Park: Collins River Nature Trail, Eagle Trail (with Blue Hole Trail), & Bluff Trail (with optional Downstream Trail), approximately 6.5 to 8 miles, about 680’ el. gain, easy to moderate. This is a joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter, Tim Booth. This park is located at the […]
East Tellico Lake from Marina/ Antioch Trailhead to Coytee Loop Trailhead 8.1 easy to moderate miles with shuttle. Option for short hike from Antioch to Glendale Parking 3.3 miles.Carpool cost is $7. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The trail is difficult due to the elevation change and lots of rock steps. SHORT HIKE: 4-5 mile in/out hike. From Turkey Creek the trail proceeds along Daddy's Creek gorge bluff under sheer bluffs. The last mile, the trail decends down into the canyon. There are a couple […]
Thursday, April 4 – Dog Cove to Dry Creek Falls. Near Sparta. 7 miles rated moderate out and back with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet. We will pass Meditation Rock on the way to the two-tiered Dry Creek waterfall. Bring lunch, water and hiking poles. Meet at the Dog Cove trailhead and parking area […]
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 […]
Wednesday, April 10. Cumberland River Bicentennial Greenway, Ashland City. 10:00 AM. 4 miles. Out and back on level, paved trail. Dogs welcome. Should be a good wildflower hike. Meet at the Marks Creek Hill/Chapmansboro Road trailhead, 120 Chapmansboro Rd. (Left turn just after crossing a little bridge over Marks Creek on Hwy. 12 on north […]
Short Springs is a 420-acre natural area located in Coffee County approximately three and a half miles northeast of Tullahoma. The natural area provides excellent contrast between the Highland Rim and Central Basin geology and vegetation. When descending along the Machine Falls trail, a visitor can observe exposed black Chattanooga shale at mid-slope, which is […]
Saturday, April 13 – Walls of Jericho. Bear Hollow Mountain Wildlife Management Area on the west side of Winchester. 8 miles rated strenuous due to rocky terrain and elevation. A short vehicle shuttle is necessary. This gorge straddles the Tennessee-Alabama state line, and we will begin our hike from the Tennessee trailhead. We will cross […]
