Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. This hike is out and back, moderate, 6.2 miles. The trail takes us to the relatively small but beautiful Hemlock Falls. We’ll also make a short side trip on an unmarked trail that leads to a large cave. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and […]
Joint hike with Upper-Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: This is a 7 mile thru hike. Moderate trail mostly downhill, sometimes difficult footing from rocks, with many overlooks and interesting rock formations, including the “Devil’s Racetrack” plus many waterfalls to the Bruce GapTH. Short Hike: From the Eagle Bluff Trailhead hike up the trail along the ridgeline […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 6 mile total moderate to strenuous Base of the falls, Woodland & Overlook trails plus the Gilbert Gaul Loop. Short Hike: 2 mile moderate to strenuous to base of the falls, Woodland & Overlook trails. We will eat lunch at the new lodge restaurant then do the […]
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 […]
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 […]
CT Stinging Fork State Natural Area, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Short hike: 3 strenuous miles to Stinging Fork Falls and back. Long Hike: Cumberland Trail is mostly strenuous 7 miles but absolutely gorgeous. Requires a car shuttle. There is a one mile easy mile walking through the woods midway for […]
Short Hike: 3-4 miles loop around the top of Black Mt. Howard will shuttle the long hikers up Black Mt then lead the short hike. Long Hike: Black Mountain to Ozone Falls, 8 miles. Difficult due to steep climbs and descents. Requires a car shuttle. The trail is on natural turf through the woods. Trekking […]
September 30 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is a 5 mile moderate sometimes strenuous section we haven't done before. Long Hike: 5 mi thru hike requiring a car shuttle. Short Hike: 3.5 mile total in/out. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. […]
Bring water shoes just in case the creek is deep to hike a side trail to a waterfall. Short Hike: 5 mi moderate in/out. Long Hike: 9mi moderate to strenuous loop with overlooks, rock bluffs and waterfalls. Depart 8:00 am CDST from the Crossville Cracker Barrel Southeast parking lot. Carpool gas cost $6. Bring lunch, […]