Tennessee Trails Association

Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.

Day Hike

Frozen Head SP – Castle Rock

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February 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us on a hike in the Cumberland Mountains. We will park at the West Lookout Tower trailhead. We will follow the Lookout Tower trail about 2.85 miles to the intersection with the Bird Mountain trail/Cumberland Mountain trail gaining about 1050 feet. We will then follow the Bird Mountain trail for about 4.25 miles to where we first started on the Lookout Tower trail, gaining about 250 feet in the first mile then losing 1400 feet. Along the way we will pass Castle Rock. The total hiking distance is about 7.1 miles. The hike difficulty is rated as moderate. The distances and elevation changes are estimates from the park map.
We will meet in Oak Ridge at the Books-A-Million parking, lot nearest Illinois Ave. for carpooling, leaving at 9 am. Books-A-Million is located at 310 South Illinois Ave. If you prefer you can meet us at the Park headquarters. We will leave the Park headquarters at 10 am and drive to the trailhead. We recommend that riders in a carpool pay the driver as requested.
The weather is variable; we recommend hiking poles, shoes to wear to and from the hike plus sturdy hiking shoes, other weather appropriate clothing, a snack, a drink and a camera.
After the hike plan on stopping on the way back for a meal and refreshments.
For specific information about the hike please call Tom at 865-588-5622 and leave a message or send an email to cressler@retiree.utk.edu before February 17th..

Tom Cressler

(865) 588-5622

Kodak – Seven Islands State Birding Park

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February 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for an easy to moderate 5 + mile hike in Tennessee’s newest state park, designated, as such in September 2013. This Park is on former farmland and includes the Kelly Bend peninsula along the French Board River. Habitats include wooded hills, an intermittent stream and several fields being restored to Native warm-season grasses. More than 180 species of birds have been sighted in this park. The views are great, you can see the Smokey Mountains and Mt. LeConte. The hike is mostly easy with rolling hills. Let’s meet at 10:00 am et in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrell at Straw Plans Pike exit off 1-40 east. We should arrive at the trailhead at 10:30 am et if you prefer to meet there. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, please pre-register with Rosie 865.985.9144 or rosemary_L@hotmail.com

Rosie Marshall

(865) 985-9144

Montgomery Bell Trails Combination

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February 16 All day

Montgomery Bell State Park
Burns, TN
7-1/2 miles [updated – shorter length]
Moderately strenuous for terrain and length.

We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying a forest scenery, water features, and history. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch. We may encounter muddy sections. Register with Mark for updates. Alternate date for inclement weather: Friday, February 23rd.

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Montgomery Bell Trailhead Montgomery Bell State Park

Montgomery Bell Trailhead
Burns, TN 37029 United States + Google Map

Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground Hike

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February 6 @ 8:15 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, February 6 – Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead, South Cumberland State Park.  5 miles out-and-back, flat.  Easy to moderate.  Joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter.  On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove.  We will meet at the Foster Falls/Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead, 498 Foster Falls Road, Sequatchie, TN at 8:15 am CT.   Bring water and lunch.  Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-636-2914

Virgin Falls SNA – near Sparta

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February 8 All day

Virgin Falls State Natural Area. 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. 9.0 miles round trip rated strenuous. The trail descends around 900 feet in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Because this trail is rugged, we will allow 6-7 hours for this hike and will have to maintain a pace to allow plenty of daylight.

Virgin Falls Trail

Virgin Falls State Natural Area is the most-visited state natural area in Tennessee with interesting scenery and features three beautiful waterfalls Big Laurel Falls, Sheep Cave Falls and Virgin Falls.

Bring lunch, water, and wear sturdy hiking boots and clothing appropriate for the weather that day. For more information or to sign up, contact

For more information on the hike & trailhead, and to register, contact Doug Burroughs at 615-587-0085 (text or leave a message). Also, be sure to check the TTA website listing of this hike for possible updates.

Doug Burroughs

(615) 587-0085

Natchez Trace Pkwy – Meriwether Lewis and Devil’s Backbone Loops

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February 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Deeply worn trail or road through the woods

Hohenwald TN. Moderate.

Two separate hikes adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway. First, the Meriwether Lewis Loop – 3.5 miles with wooded rolling terrain.

Next, a few miles north on the Parkway, we’ll hike the Devil’s Backbone Loop: 2.5 miles, again with wooded rolling terrain.

Bring sturdy boots, snacks, and clothing appropriate for the weather that day. Post-hike dining options in Mount Pleasant or Leipers Fork.

For more information on the hike & trailhead, and to register, contact Doug Burroughs at 615-587-0085 (text or leave a message). Also, be sure to check the TTA website listing of this hike for possible updates.

The book 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Nashville, by Johnny Molloy has more detailed information about these trails, and many others in the area.

Doug Burroughs

(615) 587-0085

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