Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
We’ll hike 5-6 mi, round trip. The first half is continuous up so its all downhill coming back. Great views of Fairfield Glade and surrounding area. Bring (electrolytes) water. 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 $3. […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. New adventure for us. Long Hike: Moderate to strenuous 8 mi hike heading South on a section of trail we haven't hiked before with views of the Sequatchie Valley. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate to strenuous miles. We'll hike out and back starting from about the junction of Happy Top […]
Wednesday - Marathon Hike. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 miles rated moderate. Short Hike: 4-5 mi. We will start at the trailhead on Highway 68 and hike to the top of Black Mountain taking a spur trail to Windless Cave along the way. At the top we’ll hike the short loop […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Another adventure on a new section of trail that heads South under Buzzard Point. Moderate hike from the Laurel-Snow trailhead to Morgan Creek. Long Hike: est 8 mi out and back. Short Hike: 5 mi out and back. This trek first takes us on an old railbed along Richland […]
The fall getaway is planned for Table Rock State Park in South Carolina. You will need to book your own cabin at Table Rock State Park or a room at the Cedarwood Inn. Cabins 2, 4, 9 and 12 have been reserved so far. There is a bedroom available in Cabin 2 if anyone is […]
Wednesday - Marathon hike. Both trails are a total of 5 mi easy. The trailhead is off Earl Jones Rd on the West end of the airport runways. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must […]
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. We'll hike South toward Lone Oak past the Furnace Rockhouse and Vortex Falls. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots […]
Long Hike: 6.5 miles moderate to difficult thru hike. Requires a car shuttle. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate with a short strenuous climb out and back. The trail offers panoramic overlook views of the lake; many diverse species of wildflowers (in season) and native wildlife; and breathtaking scenery. The secluded trail runs 6.5 miles between […]
Wednesday November 13 - BSFNRA Devil’s Den and Eye of the Needle, Oneida, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 10+ miles round trip. Leatherwood Ford Parking Area to O&W bridge, then some elevation gain to Devil's Den (large rock shelter), and on to Eye of the Needle. The latter is a cave-like […]
Saturday November 23 - CT Upper Piney River, Spring City, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike: We’ll hike 8 mi moderate with stretches of easy from Shut-in Gap Road to the suspension bridge then head South on the newly opened trail. Short Hike: 5 mi in/out moderate. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking boots, […]
Wednesday Dec 4 - BSF - Honey Creek Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. This is one of the best hikes we do, featuring waterfalls, rock houses, and gorge overlooks. BRING WATER SHOES and extra socks JUST IN CASE. Short Hike: 3.5 mile half of the loop exiting the trail at the overlook with a […]
Wednesday Dec 18 - Cumberland Trail North Chickamauga Section, Soddy Daisy, TN. LONG HIKE: Starting from the Barker Camp Rd trailhead we'll hike 8.3 miles round-trip to Cooper Creek and back. There is a nice overlook near Panther Branch. SHORT HIKE: 5 mi round trip to Panther Branch Overlook and back. Depart from Central Baptist […]
