Tennessee Trails Association

Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.

Full Day Hike

Graysville Mountain

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March 2 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, March 2 — Graysville Mountain, 9 miles, moderate with rocky terrain, 900’ el. gain. Shuttle required. On this section of the Cumberland Trail, we will start at the Roaring Creek Trailhead and travel along the creek before heading up rocky switchbacks to the top of Graysville Mountain, then continue all the way to Hwy 30, with the last bit just recently completed. Highlights include an old mining area, a seasonal waterfall, and a spectacular view overlooking Roaring Creek, the town of Graysville, and Cranmore Valley. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 8.30 am ET at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy. https://bit.ly/3Qjdc0S  Please register with hike leader Betsy Darken, (423) 718-2060. Carpool cost $2.00.

Betsy Darken

423 718 2060

Postponed – Window Cliffs State Natural Area – Postponed

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June 29 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

5.5 miles Moderate with difficult sections Out & Back, the last mile will be an elevation gain of 500 feet.

We will cross streams 18 times, sometimes using a cable

Meet at I-24 Exit 11 Park and Ride for an 7am CDT departure, 126 miles to the Trailhead. Contact Hike Leader: Debbie White (858) 442-1398

Cancelled – Canal Loop Trail, LBL

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June 22 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED

Canal Loop Trail, 9.2 Miles, Difficult due to Length and a couple of short steep slopes.

The trail is in the woods on natural turf. We hike along both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and may see a bald eagle. We will have plenty of Lake views, with a lunch/snack break at 6 miles.  We can also plan a visit to the Elk and Bison prairie in LBL on the way home, this will be optional.  There is a privy at the trailhead. 

Meet at 7am at Kroger at 2100 Lowes Drive, Clarksville, 37040

Hike Leader – Philip Anderson 931-561-0925. Call the Hike Leader before the Hike

Rich Mountain in Cades Cove, Smoky Mtns.

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May 4 @ 9:00 am

Approximately 8 1/2 mile loop trail. Rated moderate-difficult due to length & elevation changes (1736 feet elevation). Jeff Chambers will lead us on a hike where we will see several meadows that may be carpeted with wildflowers such as black-eyed Susan, butterfly weed, purple phacelia, jewelweed, daisies and mountain laurel. Possibly see wildlife of deer, turkeys, bears. You will pass the old John Oliver cabin/homeplace and further down have a bird’s eye view of Cades Cove, Townsend & Tuckaleechee Cove. Will also pass the 25 ft Crooked Arm Falls. (Might have time to visit the veterans memorial). Rooms available in Townsend or Gatlinburg and campgrounds are available in Cades Cove area, Townsend or near Gatlinburg. Will meet at the Cades Cove Loop Road Parking area (before the one lane road begins) at 9:00 EST. Please register with Jeff at 731-431-1538 before Monday, April 29.

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