We’ll hike the western loop, entering and exiting by the longer, more challenging southern half of the eastern loop. We’ll maintain a steady pace as we cross creeks and travel over a number of ridges. Pack a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. We’ll meet at the Highland Trailhead parking lot. Plan for 9-10 hours trail time. This hike is for TTA members and guests. You must register in advance with Mark for details and updates.
Alternate date for inclement weather: Friday, May 19th.
Moderately strenuous for terrain and elevation change. 5-6 miles.
We’ll hike from the Collins Gulf trailhead past Suter Falls and down to Horsepound Falls. We’ll travel at a pace that allows us to appreciate the natural beauty around us. Bring plenty of water and snacks and pack a lunch. RSVP for details and updates.
Alternate date for inclement weather Wednesday, April 26.
Final itinerary and length to be determined. This unique natural area offers a huge variety of spring ephemeral wildflowers and even the roadsides along the way offer their own displays. The out and back trail follows a stream bed to a lovely waterfall. We may also visit nearby private land featuring more wildflowers and waterfalls. Finally, we’ll stop at The Boils Wildlife Management Area to check out its unique geologic feature. The strenuous segment is short and optional. We’ll travel at a pace that allows us to appreciate the natural beauty around us. Depending on water levels the trails can involve numerous shallow crossings, so you’re encouraged to bring water shoes. Bring plenty of water and snacks and pack a lunch.
This hike is a TTA members-only trip. You must register with Mark to attend.
Alternate date for inclement weather Sunday, April 23rd.
Tuesday, May 2 – Greeter Falls Loop/Greeter Trail, Altamont, TN. 3.2 miles, 550 ft elevation change. Moderate. Savage Gulf West Trailhead (Greeter Falls), 550 Greeter Falls Road, Altamont, TN. Meet at 8:30 am CDT in the Greeter Falls parking lot. Joint hike with the Scenic City Chapter. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, 931-636-2914 or jhartvigs@comcast.net. This trail combination features Upper and Lower Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls and a walk to one of the best views in the natural area, Big Bluffs Overlook. From Big Bluff Overlook we will see two panoramic vistas. To the left Big Creek Gulf stretches into the distance. To the right Greeter Gulf approaches its confluence with Big Creek Gulf. Big Bluffs Overlook is our lunch spot. After our hike we can cool off at Blue Hole, a great swimming hole. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended.
Hidden Lake Trail, Harpeth River State Park, 7851 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN. 3 miles. Easy. We will gather at the trailhead at 1 pm for a short informal remembrance to honor and celebrate Karl’s life. After that we will hike the trails for a total of 3 miles. There are multiple opportunities to shorten the hike for those who wish to do so.
Harpeth River State Park is about a mile north on McCrory Lane from I-40 West, Exit 192.
Please contact Nancy Juodenas at 615-319-8811 or njlj1011@gmail.com if you have questions about the hike.
It will be Fall color season so motels will book up soon. PLEASE CALL (423) 869-3996, AND BOOK YOUR ROOM as instructed below. Fall Getaway to Cumberland Gap, TN Oct 27-29, 2023. There are numerous trails on either side of the KY/TN/VA line. The Furnace trailhead is in town. There are 4 restaurants in town, nineteen 19 is fabulous, there is also a breakfast/lunch/bakery, Italian and a health food restaurant. There is also a bar with entertainment on Friday night! Town is a 4 to 5 Block square, so everything is walking distance from the Cumberland Gap Inn (hotelcumberlandgap.net) where we will stay. Please call (423-869-3996) to reserve your room. I have blocked off 15 Rooms on Oct 27th -28th (checking out on the 29th) group rate of $69 plus tax per room per night. If you pay by cash, it is a flat rate of $69 per room per night but if you pay by card, it is $80.16 per room per night tax included. Use your credit card to hold the room then pay cash when you check in. The manager will let the staff know about our group (Plateau Chapter) and that you will be calling. Managers Note: Just so you know in order to get the group rate at least 8 out of 10 rooms must show up and our cancellation policy is minimum 48 hours (about 2 days) advance notice there will be no charge for cancellations but if it is less than 24 hours there will be a charge of 1 night stay per room. Each room opens to a back patio along the creek. Please let Deb (text 931-267-2243) know once you have reserved your room.
Day Hikes each day;
Friday – the Mount Cloud Trail.
Saturday – Tank Spring Trail, visit Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing tower to see Elk, and
Sunday – Tri-State Trail to the northernmost section of the Cumberland Trail.
Cumberland Gap area has numerous trails to choose from on the TN side or KY side of the line if you want to hike those on your own.
