Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, May 6 – Big Frog Mountain, 10.8 miles, difficult, 2320’ el. gain. This is the highest mountain in the area, with some good views. We’ll first enjoy a drive past beautiful Parksville Lake (aka Ocoee Lake) and then admire the rafts and kayaks and other whitewater craft working their way down the wild Ocoee […]
Saturday, May 13 —Coker Creek Falls, moderate, 590’ el. gain, 6.5 miles, with an optional second hike to Turtletown Falls Trail, 3.8 miles, 570’ elevation gain. A great hike along rowdy creeks, but with several blowdowns to get over, through, or around. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring […]
Saturday, June 10 — Durham Mine Trails, 9-10 miles, moderate. The Durham Mine Trails are a brand-new set of trails on Lookout Mountain that opened to the public free of charge in March 2023. This network was purchased and developed by Lula Lake Land Trust and is just several miles south of Lula Lake. Durham […]
Tuesday, July 18 — Hiwassee River Float Trip. We will rent inflatable kayaks, aka “duckies,” and float/paddle down the beautiful Hiwassee River, which is an easy whitewater river flowing out of the mountains east of Cleveland. No experience is required. A great trip for a hot summer’s day! Costs: $40 for a 1-person duckie, $60 for a […]
Saturday, July 22 — Coker Creek Falls, moderate, 590’ el. gain, 6.5 miles, with an optional second hike to Turtletown Falls Trail for a total of 10.3 miles, 1160’ elevation gain. Great hikes along rowdy creeks, but possibly with several blowdowns to get over, through, or around. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear […]
Tuesday, August 22 — Durham Mine Trails to Fuggett Branch, around 5 miles, moderate, mostly a loop. We will take a gentle walk along Chalkeye Trail to get to E Fuggett Trail and down to the creek, passing rickety cliffs and investigating ruins from the mining era. Then we’ll get back to the top first via […]
Saturday, August 26 — Lookout Mountain: Bluff Trail and Upper Truck Trail, 8.7 miles, 1300’ el. gain, moderate, loop. Shorter alternatives are to veer off Bluff Trail to Sunset Rock or go on to Point Park for either a 3-mile or a 4-mile hike; cars can be left at these locations. All of these hikes […]
Saturday, September 30 — Polly Branch Falls Trail near Sparta. Moderate, 9.4 miles, 1100’ el. gain, loop. This hike includes two waterfalls, a cascade, and the headwaters of the Caney Fork River. The trail may be overgrown in places, but it is an interesting hike! Bring lunch and the other summer essentials. For carpooling/caravanning, meet […]