July 26, Tuesday — Enterprise South: Poe Run Path to Boulder Point, 4 miles, easy. This shaded trail will take us past several decommissioned ammunition bunkers, which do echoes very nicely. We’ll then go through a mountain bike parking lot before a short uphill section. Then turn left onto Boulder Point loop and run out to Boulder Point. Lift those feet up! This trail loops back and brings us out on Hidden Lake. Meet at the lot to the left of the Visitors Center at 8:30 AM. Please register with Linda Keown, (423) 227-4915.
Tuesday, July 12 — Connector Trail from Covenant College to Lula Lake Road, about 4.5 miles, easy. It’s all downhill! (Where have we heard that before?) Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 8:30 am, or at the Food City in St. Elmo at 8:45 am. Please register with hike leader Earl Helmer, 770-877-0600 or e_helmer@wpbfi.com.
Tuesday, July 5 — Savage Gulf Day Loop, 4.1 – 5.2 miles, easy. A pleasant walk through the woods and a nice overlook, topped by a very nice waterfalls, assuming there’s water. Meet at Durham St in Soddy Daisy at 8:30 am. Please register with hike leader Will Latham, (704) 365-8889.
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter and will post its hikes under this new name starting in July.
Tuesday, June 28 — Ritchie Hollow Trail to Blowing Wind Falls, out-and-back, 3-4 miles, moderate due to steep climbs near and around the falls. A fine walk in the woods, a couple of interesting and easy creek crossings, and a nice waterfall at the top of your climb, or to be more precise, at the bottom of the spur trail after a short but attention-grabbing climb. You’ll be proud of yourself after it’s all over. Meet at Food City on Signal Mountain Road at 8:30 am. Please register with hike leader Earl Helmer, (770) 877-0600, e_helmer@epbfi.com
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter and will post its hikes under this new name starting in July.
Tuesday, June 21 — Sherwood Forest Trail and Natural Bridge Trail, 2.7 miles, easy. We start on the Sherwood Forest Day Loop, an easy 2.5-mile feature-packed trail southeast of Sewanee on Monteagle Mountain. We then drive a short distance to the Sewanee Natural Bridge, which is only 0.2 miles, but we will want to take some time to explore and take pictures. Meet in the lot on the far side of La Quinta Inn, north off I-24 at Exit 175, Brown’s Ferry, at 8:30 am. Please contact hike leader Trish Appleton, Appleton-p2@comcast.net or text 423-240-3443.
ALERT: The Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the TTA has changed its name to the Scenic City Chapter and will post its hikes under this new name starting in July.
Tuesday, June 7 — Grundy Forest Day Loop and Lone Rock Loop around Grundy Lakes, South Cumberland State Park, Tracy City, 3.5 miles, moderate due to some rough footing. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring hiking sticks, water and lunch. We will see giant hemlocks, waterfalls and cascades and the junction of the Big and Little Fiery Gizzard Creeks. We will also enjoy views of Grundy Lakes and see the historical coke ovens built in 1883. We will have our lunch at one of the picnic tables overlooking Grundy Lakes. Choose between two meeting places. (1) Meet at 8:30am CDT/9:30 am EDT at the Grundy Forest Day Loop Trailhead, 131 Fiery Gizzard Road, Tracy City, TN. (2) For carpooling from the Chattanooga area, meet in the lot on the far side of La Quinta Inn, north off I-24 at Exit 175, Brown’s Ferry, at 8:30 am EDT. For meeting at the trailhead, please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. For carpooling at Exit 175, please contact Betsy Darken, 423-718-2060.