Tennessee Trails Association

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CT Turkey Creek to Devil’s Breakfast Table, Catoosa WMA, Hebbetsburg.

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April 3 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. The trail is difficult due to the elevation change and lots of rock steps.   SHORT HIKE: 4-5 mile in/out hike. From Turkey Creek the trail proceeds along Daddy’s Creek gorge bluff under sheer bluffs. The last mile, the trail decends down into the canyon. There are a couple of overlooks that provide a view of the gorge. LONG HIKE:  Turkey Creek to Devils Breakfast Table is a thru hike of 7 strenuous and difficult miles into the Daddy’s Creek Gorge.  There is a 1 mile car shuttle. Wear orange and good sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Depart 7:30 am CDST from The Grove Parking Lot off Stonehenge Lodge Drive in the Fairfield Glade Community (left off Peavine Rd onto Fairfield Blvd then Left on Stonehenge Lodge Drive). Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen.  Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Gas cost is $3. For additional information contact the hike leader, Deb, email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.

Deb ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org

Big Hill Pond

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March 9 @ 9:30 am

Howard Ropp will lead this hike along the edges of Big Hill Pond as well as meandering thru the woods & visiting the ever popular fire tower. Meet in the parking lot near the trailhead at 9:30 a.m. Hike is rated moderate due to length and elevation changes. Hiking boots & poles are recommended. Please bring snacks, water, lunch, etc. Camping is optional at the state park campground. Please register for hike with Howard at 731-693-4248. Howard plans to camp at the park. Carpooling may be available. Howard will know about carpooling details when you register.

Rescheduled for March 11 – Marcella Vivrette Park – Brentwood

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March 4 @ 9:00 am

Monday, March 4 – Marcella Vivrette Smith Park. 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood. 3.25 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Nashville chapter. Meet at the trailhead parking lot at 9:00 A.M. CT. There is a restroom there, but none along the trails. We will hike the Blue and Red trails for a total of about 3.25 miles. The trails are dirt, with rocks and roots, elevation gain of probably 200 ft maximum. We will go at a social pace so we can pause to look at the plants and birds along the way. The Red trail is a spur to a lookout point, (with a few benches), then rejoins the Blue trail. Hiking poles are useful, particularly on the rockiest, rootiest part of the Blue trail. The route goes up and down wooded hills and through a meadow. There are benches here and along the way. Please bring your snacks, water, electrolytes, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and check the forecast before gearing up for the hike. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805, or JRYL76@gmail.com. – RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11.

Smith Park Hike

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March 11 @ 9:00 am

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, Brentwood, TN. 3.25 miles.  Moderate.  Meet at the Trails parking lot at 9 am. There is a restroom there, but none along the trails. We will hike the Blue and Red trails for a total of about 3.25 miles.  The trails are dirt, with rocks and roots, elevation gain of probably 200 ft  maximum.  We will go at a social pace so we can pause to look at the plants and birds along the way.   The Red trail is a spur to a lookout point, (with a few benches), then rejoins the blue trail.  Hiking poles are useful, particularly on the rockiest, rootiest part of the blue trail.  The route goes up and down wooded hills and through a meadow.  There are benches here and there along the way.  Please bring your snacks, water, electrolytes, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and do check the forecast before gearing up for the hike. For more information, and to sign up, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805, or JRYL76@gmail.com.  

Jane Reyling

702-279-7805

Photos of landscape and buldings in Marcella Vivrette Smith Park

Old Stone Fort Archaeological Park – Manchester

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March 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Thursday, March 14 – Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. Approximately 3 miles rated moderate. 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro chapter. We will start the hike along the Ancient Enclosure trail where we can view several waterfalls as we go. A bit less than halfway around, we will pick up the Backbone Trail until we come back up to the other side of the Ancient Enclosure trail which will take us back to the start. We may add the Moat Trail, depending on time and if the group wants to. The Backbone Trail has steep sections up and down, with many roots, rocks and a few places where a very narrow ribbon of trail is only inches from the river. Depending on conditions on hiking day, we may have to adjust our route. Expect some muddy sections.The views are very pretty, and flowers will probably be starting to bloom. I expect our pace to average 2 mph, depending on the group size. This is only about 3 miles, so we can enjoy the views, the plant growth, birds, the waterfalls and river along the way. Dress for the conditions. Please provide your phone number when signing up in case I need to contact the group. Bring water, snacks and lunch. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Jane Reyling at 702-279-7805 or JRYL76@gmail.com

Jane Reyling

702-279-7805

SCSP Denny Cove/Foster Falls, Tracy City, TN

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March 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Denny Cove is a 3 mile strenuous hike due to rock scrambling to a fabulous waterfall and rock climber cliffs. Foster Falls loop is a 5 mile moderate hike. First we will hike down to view Foster Falls (if there is any water), then on along the bottom of the cliff (used for climbing or rappelling). Depart 8 am CT Central Baptist Church on HY 127 South. Carpool cost is $8. Pack water, lunch and snack. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb.

Deb

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