Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Tuesday, July 25 — Foster Falls, 3.2 miles, elevation gain,175 ft, easy/moderate, out-and-back. We will begin our hike at the Foster Falls Base Trail, a rocky and steep trail that leads down to the plunge pool and base of Foster Falls. While short (0.6 mile), this trail has many rock steps to the bottom. There […]
Tuesday, August 1 — Reflection Riding, about 4 miles, easy. To try and beat the August heat, we will explore the grounds at Reflection Riding, which is an arboretum and nature center at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Expect to walk/hike 4 or so miles mostly under shade with some sun (if it's out) here and there. Make sure to […]
Come join us for a trip up to Flat Top Mtn Farm for U-Pick Zinnias and Sunflowers on Friday, September 8th followed by lunch on the lake at Trish Appleton’s. From their website “Come stroll through the fields of the zinnias and sunflowers. Pick zinnias and sunflowers for $12 in a container that you get to […]
Tuesday, October 10 — Huckleberry Knob and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, about 3 miles total, easy. Join us for a spectacular drive and a couple short hikes on the Cherohala Skyway, a National Scenic Byway that starts near Tellico Plains and takes us into North Carolina. The two hikes have trailheads located a short distance […]
November 7 to November 10 — Scenic City Chapter Fall trip. We are going to the Natural Bridge State Park and the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. These places are chock full of spectacular rock features and great trails!
Tuesday, November 28 — Brady Bluff on the Cumberland Trail, 4.8 miles, moderate, 1108’ el. gain. This hike leads to a stunning view of Grassy Cove, a nostalgic scene of rolling farmland, classic barns, and grazing cows and sheep, surrounded by protective mountains.For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike […]