Day Hike

Wednesday January 22nd – CT Stinging Fork SNA toward Head of Sequatchie, Spring City, TN. Long Hike: 8 mi moderate in/out. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate in/out.  This is a newly opened section of the CT. Depart from Central Baptist Church Crossville at 8:00 am CST.  Carpool cost is $4. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear,  bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike leader Deb Westervelt, via email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.

Wednesday, January 15th – Middle Creek/Slave Falls/Needle Arch, Big South Fork. A moderate 6.5 mile hike featuring awesome rock houses, a waterfall, and an arch. A car shuttle will be arranged dropping off at Middle Creek trailhead and leaving a car at Sawmill trailhead. Depart from Cracker Barrel in Crossville 8:00 am CST. Carpool cost is $10. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike leader Cheryl Heckler by text 931-200-7436.

Saturday, January 11th – Long Hike: This is a moderately difficult 6.6 mile hike. Short Hike: 4 mi in/out from Natural Bridge to Devil’s Jump Overlook and back. The loop features two of the best river gorge overlooks in the Big South Fork area. Two other interesting features along the trail are the Devils Jump rapids and Crack-in-the-Rock. The trail passes through the Blue Heron coal mining exhibit. Due to the long drive we’ll leave at 7:30am instead of 8. Depart from Landers Crossing formerly the Outlet Mall SW parking lot, Crossville at 7:30 am CST. Carpool cost is $8.00 Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget the tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons aged 18 and over, member and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike leader Beth Joynt 928-782-5564.

Wednesday, January 8th 7.5 mile through hike which requires a car shuttle. Trail follows along the lake. There are several bridge crossings. The elevation gain is 698 and rated moderate. We will meet at the Willow Grove campground to set up a car shuttle. We will drive 3 miles to Lillydale campground where we will start the hike. Short hikers could do an in and out hike at length of their choice. Meet at the Willow Grove campground around 9:15. I take 84 from Monterey to Livingston as the shortest route. Depart from Cracker Barrel in Crossville at 8:00 am CST. Carpool is $6. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget the tick/bug spray and sunscreen.  Persons aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult.  For additional information contact the hike leader Sheila Miller 931-260-6065.

Wednesday January 1st – Seven Bridges and the Overlook Trails. Fairfield Glade Community. Seven Bridges Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop trail that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges. It is a “lollipop” configuration.  Then we’ll carpool to the Overlook Trail which is a moderate 2.5 mi along Daddy’s Creek with rock bluffs.MEET 8am CST at 231 Westchester Drive, Fairfield Glade Community in the northern parking lot of the United Methodist Church. Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget the tick/bug spray and sunscreen.  Persons aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed.  For additional information, contact the hike leader Deb Westervelt via email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text 931-267-2243.

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 Church at 8:00 am CDST.  Carpool cost is $7.  Bring hiking poles, wear hiking boots, rain gear, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike coordinator Deb Westervelt, email plateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243