Upcoming Chapter Meetings

7-day Hike Schedule

May 25. Hooper Bald to Huckleberry Knob (Cherohala Skyway).  ..More.. Hooper Bald to Huckleberry Knob (Cherohala Skyway). Beginning at the Hooper Bald parking area, this easy section of trail meanders through a second growth forest that has slowly taken over the edges of Hooper Bald before it exits the woods and comes out into the bald, after walking only 1/2 mile. This bald was one of the original spots where lodges were built for hunting Russian wild boar, imported bear, and Red deer. We will proceed over the bald and after walking through high grass, with blueberry bushes and thorn less blackberries, we will come to the Cherohala Skyway, which we will walk along for 1/4 mile before beginning our hike out to Huckleberry Knob. The trail to Huckleberry Knob has gradually become overgrown with thorn less blackberries over the past several years. At one time the trail was wide enough to drive a car on. In some areas it is only wide enough for a single row of hikers. After magnificent 360 degree vistas (provided the weather cooperates). (East Tennessee)

May 25. Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA. West  ..More.. Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA. West Rim Loop Trail and Water Falls Trail. 7 miles, strenuous due to steep grades. The rhododendron and mountain laurel will be stunning. The waterfalls and the creeks are awesome. The overlook views of Sand Mountain and down into Cloudland Canyon are magnificent. The Hemlocks, Tulip Poplars and Oaks are huge! Bring water, lunch, snacks, hiking boots and hiking sticks. (Highland Rim)

May 25. Flipper Bend. 8 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham  ..More.. Flipper Bend. 8 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. (Soddy Daisy)

May 25. Bledsoe Creek State Park Loop Trail - 4 miles, moderate.  ..More.. Bledsoe Creek State Park Loop Trail - 4 miles, moderate. In the Fall of 1771 a group of " Long Hunters " including Isaac Bledsoe, explorer, pioneer, Indian fighter and Colonel of Militia came to what is now Sumner County. The first settlement in this area was a fort called Bledsoe's Lick - near the fort was Bledsoe Creek. Colonel Bledsoe was killed by Indians in 1793. Now there is a state park there named after Bledsoe. Our hike is mostly foot path with some paved trail to complete the loop. The trail has one steep but short climb with steps - otherwise it is mostly easy walking. After the walk we'll drive a couple of miles to the site of historic Cairo which in 1797 missed by one vote to be the County Seat in Sumner County. After that we'll go to Top Hog for lunch. Meet at the Hendersonville Presbyterian Church @ 9 AM CT or at the trailhead at the boat ramp near the entrance to the state park @9:45 AM CT. (Sumner Trails)

May 25. Float trip on the Barren Fork River in McMinnville,  ..More.. Float trip on the Barren Fork River in McMinnville, TN. (Upper Cumberland)

May 27. Memorial Day Lake Party, Keith Springs Mountain, Franklin  ..More.. Memorial Day Lake Party, Keith Springs Mountain, Franklin County, TN. Let's gather at Joette's home beginning at 11:00 a.m. for a lake party and hike. There will be great food, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and swimming. Bring meat to grill, drinks and a dish or dessert to share. Lunch is around noon. After lunch we will hike an easy four to five miles. For more information call Joette at 256-776-3551 before May 26. Directions from the intersection of US Hwy 64 and TN 16: Drive 10 miles on TN Hwy 16 South up the mountain toward the Walls of Jericho. Between mile markers 22 and 23 turn left onto Jehovah Jireh Lane, a paved driveway marked with a blue gate. Drive 1/2 mile on Jehovah Jireh Lane to Joette's Lake Party. Jehovah Jireh Lane is seven miles north of Walls of Jericho Hikers' parking lot. (Highland Rim)

May 28. Nashville Chapter's Annual Potluck Picnic. Edwin Warner  ..More.. Nashville Chapter's Annual Potluck Picnic. Edwin Warner Park, shelter #10, 6:00 p.m. Bring flashlights for twilight hike, lanterns for shelter, "messkits" , and a dish to share. (Nashville)

May 28. Heiss Mountain to Possum Creek and back. 3 miles.  ..More.. Heiss Mountain to Possum Creek and back. 3 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. (Soddy Daisy)

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The Tennessee Trails Association is a non-profit (501c3) organization, founded in 1968, whose mission is to promote the development of a state wide system of hiking trails.

Throughout the year, TTA members enjoy the many hiking opportunities afforded by the hundreds of miles of Tennessee Trails. You can do the same. If you like to hike, or think you would, check out our calendar and come hike with us!

Many TTA members also volunteer their time and energy to build and maintain trails on both public and private land throughout Tennessee. If you would like to be a part of this great effort, check out our volunteer opportunities and come work with us!

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