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| Date | Chapter | Hike | Leader or Contact |
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| Updated May 23, 2013 | Please pre-register. Schedules are subject to change! | ||
| ** May 2013 ** | |||
| Every Wed | Plateau | Leaderless Hikes. Meeting time and location as well as destination vary. | Bill Harris 931-484-9152 or see the chapter blog. |
| 5/20 Mon |
Highland Rim | Chapter Meeting. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Fast Jack's Restaurant, 122 W. Lincoln St., Tullahoma followed by our meeting at 7:00 p.m. at D. W. Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins St., Tullahoma. Our Chapter Chair Linda Hudson and member Ruth Wells will present a program on their September 2012 Scotland hike on The Great Glen Way from Fort William to Inverness. Linda and Ruth hiked ninety two miles in six days. Their presentation will include approximately six hundred photos of beautiful landscapes, plants along the trail, bed and breakfasts they stayed in, and castles in Inverness they visited after completing their hike. Linda and Ruth were in Scotland fourteen days. | Linda Hudson 931-841-0540 lyndalehudson@gmail.com |
| 5/21 Tue |
Clarksville | 6:00pm CT. 3rd Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Crow Community Center, 211 Richview Rd.) | J.R. Tate 931-920-2692 modelt@charter.net |
| 5/21 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Camp Jordan. 3 miles. Easy. Meet at Taarget parking lot on Highway 153 at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 5/22 Wed |
Soddy Daisy | Prentice Cooper Pots Point Loop. 12 miles. Strenuous. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 5/25 Sat |
East Tennessee | 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). | Rosie 865-951-8317 rosemary_L@hotmail.com. |
| 5/25 Sat |
Highland Rim | 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. | Marietta Poteet nanietta@blomand.net 931-924-7666 |
| 5/25 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | Flipper Bend. 8 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. | John Politte 423-304-8327 |
| 5/25 Sat |
Sumner Trails | 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. | Al ballallenger@aol.com 615-347-2623 After 3PM on 5/24 |
| 5/25 Sat |
Upper Cumberland | Float trip on the Barren Fork River in McMinnville, TN. | Nora Henn 931-808-2560 |
| 5/27 Mon |
Highland Rim | 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. | Joette Carter 256-776-3551 |
| 5/28 Tue |
Nashville | 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. | Doug Burroughs: 615-587-0085, dougburroughs@tennessee.usa.com |
| 5/28 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Heiss Mountain to Possum Creek and back. 3 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| ** June 2013 ** | |||
| 6/1 Sat |
Clarksville | National Trails Day. We will volunteer to help at Land Between the Lakes. Meet 8:00 A.M. CT, at Kroger parking area, Dover Crossing Road, Clarksville. 72 miles to trail head. | John Sneed 931-920-3828 |
| 6/1 Sat |
Columbia/Franklin | NATIONAL TRAILS DAY - Garrison Creek Loop, Natchez Trace Parkway, near Leipers Fork, TN. 6.0 miles. Moderate. This hike, from Burns Branch to Garrison Creek includes the longest section of Old Trace left in Tennessee, built two centuries ago. The trail follows a high ridgetop and has a scenic overlook before descending and crossing Garrison Creek. Bring plenty of water, snacks for the trail and wear sturdy boots. We will meet behind McDonalds 4908 Main Street (Hwy 31) on the north side of Spring Hill, and leave promptly at 8:00 AM CT. We will plan to stop at Puckett's Grocery in Leapers Fork for a late lunch. | Rick Pinkleton 931-619-5012 |
| 6/1 Sat |
Highland Rim | National Trails Day, Honey Creek Loop, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Rugby, TN. 5.6 miles, difficult. This fascinating loop has rock shelters, gorge overlooks, waterfalls, streams and boulder passages. The trail is rocky and there are steep slopes. After the hike we will car camp. Bring hiking boots, hiking sticks, water, food and camping gear. | Cynthia Meinerding cjmeinerding@yahoo.com 931-308-4727 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
| 6/1 Sat |
Murfreesboro | National Trails Day, Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro. Come join us for trail maintenance at this wonderful park from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. CT. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, a snack and water. | Sara Pollard 615-714-3610 sarabpollard@gmail.com |
| 6/1 Sat |
Nashville | Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, 7.1 miles, moderately difficult | Doug Burroughs at (615) 283-0507 for more information and to register. |
| 6/1 Sat |
Nashville | Hidden Springs Trail, Cedars of Lebanon State Park. 5 miles, a good beginner hiking opportunity, rated easy. | Nora Beck at norellibee@gmail.com or 615-517-6486. |
| 6/1 Sat |
Plateau | National Trails Day Black Mountain Hike. 6-7 mile moderate hike | Steve Wesley 785-249-0384 2-Ramblers@live.com |
| 6/1 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | National Trails Day at Greenway Farms | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/1 Sat |
Sumner Trails | National Trails Day Hike of Hendersonville Greenway with the Mayor of Hendersonville. Drakes Creek Trail - two miles on paved walkway. Hike will begin at 10 AM CT at the Hendersonville Public Library and conclude in Drakes Creek Park; transportation will be provided back to the library for participants. | Al ballallenger@aol.com 615-347-2623 |
| 6/4 Tue |
Columbia/Franklin | 6:30pm CT. 1st Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Grand Buffet, north of Spring Hill.) We will be planning hikes and other activities for the second half of 2013. Please bring suggestions for hikes and consider being a hike coordinator, even if you haven't done so in the past. We are also looking for programs for our monthly meetings so bring ideas for this too. | Marvin Caine 931-486-1632 columbia@tennesseetrails.org |
| 6/4 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Retro Hughes trailhead to Rock Creek and back. Approximately 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/4 Tue |
Sumner Trails | Chapter meeting at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church at 7PM CT. Program by Dwight Barnett, Area Forester and Certified Arborist with the State of Tennessee. |
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| 6/6 Thu |
Sumner Trails | Radnor Lake State Natural Area, Nashville. Easy - moderate. Meet at Hendersonville First Presbyterian Church at 9 AM CT for carpooling/directions or at Radnor west parking lot visitor center at 9:45 - please contact hike leaders if you plan to meet them at visitor center. Also, if threatening weather that morning, call to confirm hike. |
Jane Hamm 214-335-6723 janeth972@yahoo.com Gayle Livingston gayleerose@comcast.net |
| 6/8 Sat |
Clarksville | Bledsoe Creek State Park. 3 miles moderate. Meet 8:00 A.M. CT. I24 Exit 11 commuter parking lot. 64 miles to trail head. | Paul Schwab 931-645-9068 |
| 6/8 Sat |
Cove Lake | Cove Lake Hiking Chapter has scheduled a hike at the Wilderness Road State Park (rail to trails) - This will be an easy 4 1/2 mile hike to the historic Martin's Station. We will decide that day - whether to hike one way with a shuttle or hike the 4 1/2 miles back to the cars. Bring water, lunch or snack. Meet at Food Lion in La Follette at 8:30AM or meet John Redmon at the Daniel Boone Welcome Center at 9:30AM.
Directions: I-75 N - exit 134. FOOD LION - At ramp follow signs for Cove Lake State Park. Stay on highway 63 go thru Caryville, Jacksboro, old La Follette - Food Lion will be on your left- meet in parking lot to carpool to State Park.
For those who want to meet John at the DANIEL BOONE Welcome Area - stay on highway 63 to end - HARROGATE. At light make left onto US 25E continue north - before the tunnel exit US 58 meet at Daniel Boone Welcome area which I believe is the second exit on US 58.
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| 6/8 Sat |
Highland Rim | Friends of South Cumberland Annual Meeting. A ranger led hike at Fiery Gizzard/Grundy Forest will kick things off at 10:00 a.m. CT, followed by a potluck picnic and short program at the Visitors Center near Tracy City. There will be music, camaraderie and a chance to join the Friends of South Cumberland. | Joan Hartvigsen 931-962-0811 jhartvigs@comcast.net |
| 6/8 Sat |
Murfreesboro | Brady Mtn Segment of the Cumberland Trail, Crossville, TN. 8 miles, moderate to strenuous due to elevation gain. We will hike the length of the trail from the Jewitt Road Trailhead to Hwy 68. Highlights of the trail include spectacular views of Grassy Cove and the Smoky Mountains to the east. Side trips to interesting rock formations and the site of an airplane crash are possible. Bring water, snacks, lunch and wear sturdy hiking boots. Meet at 7:30 a.m. CT at the 840 Park and Ride on Broad Street/Hwy 41. | Jenny Jacobs 615-691-2636 jlj27_1999@yahoo.com |
| 6/8 Sat |
Plateau | Roane Mt Overnight trip | Cheryl Heckler 931-456-6437 thehecklers@charter.net |
| 6/8 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | Cravens House. Approximately 5 miles. Moderate to slightly strenuous. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/8 Sat |
Sumner Trails | Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Hidden Springs Trail, Lebanon. 4.4 miles, easy-moderate loop trail with little elevation change. Meet at Hendersonville First Presbyterian Church at 9 AM CT for carpoolng/directions. If threatening weather, call to confirm hike. |
Ron and Judy Jenkins 615-403-0002 ronj326@bellsouth.net |
| 6/9 Sun |
Highland Rim | Tennessee River Paddle, Nickajack Lake, near Chattanooga. Sunday morning we will paddle the beautiful Tennessee River Gorge from Suck Creek to Raccoon Mountain, 9 miles. Bring a lot of water, snacks, lunch, hat and sunscreen, binoculars and camera. Plan to wear your PFD. | Joan Hartvigsen 931-962-0811 jhartvigs@comcast.net |
| 6/11 Tue |
Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro Chapter Picnic. Barfield Crescent Park, pavillion #4. 6:00 p.m. No business will be held and open to all TTA members, families and guests. There are picnic tables under the shelter and the chapter will provide BBQ, drinks, utensils, napkins and ice. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please register, along with how many are coming, when you RSVP to Sara Pollard. We want to make sure we have enough barbecue and suppies. | Sara Pollard 615-714-3610 sarabpollard@gmail.com |
| 6/11 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Blue Blaze Trail – Moccasin Bend. Approximately 1-1/2 to 3 miles. Easy to moderate. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m. | TBA |
| 6/15 Sat |
Clarksville | Old Stone Fork State Park. (3 trails), 3.3 miles, moderate. On the way home we will stop at Bell Buckle for the RC Moon Pie Festival. Meet 7:30 A.M. CT, I 24 Exit 11 commuter parking lot. 100 miles to trail head. | Paul Schwab 931-645-9068 |
| 6/15 Sat |
Columbia/Franklin | Savage Day Loop + side trips, South Cumberland State Recreation Area, Monteagle, TN. 5.7 miles. Easy. We plan on hiking the Savage Day Loop Trail, including an out and back trip to Savage Falls on the South Rim Trail, looking for Rhododendron in flower along the stream. We also plan to do a mile roundtrip on the North Rim Trail, out and back to the second overlook for the view and to look for Rhododendron along Meadow Creek (where the suspension bridge crosses). This is all easy plateau top terrain. Wear sturdy boots and bring water and snacks for the trail. We will probably stop and eat on the way home. We will meet at 7:15 AM behind McDonald‘s 4908 Main Street (Hwy 31) on the north side of Spring Hill and leave by 7:30 AM CT. | Jane Coffey jecoffey0644@charter.net 615-516-6551. |
| 6/15 Sat |
Highland Rim | Eat-Float-Eat-Float-Eat, Elk River from below Tims Ford Dam on Hwy 50 to Farris Creek. Closest town is Winchester, TN. Meet us at Sample’s Family Restaurant, 204 S. Main St. (Hwy 41A), Estill Springs, TN at 8:00 a.m. CT for breakfast or 9:30 a.m. at the put in below Tims Ford Dam to organize the shuttle. Bring water, lunch, hat and sunscreen. | Tom Bentley 931-273-6344 htbentley@lighttube.net |
| 6/15 Sat |
Murfreesboro | Walls of Jericho 6-8 miles, Strenuous. If we have more than one car, we will do a shuttle from the Alabama trailhead to the Tennessee trailhead (only about a mile apart) hiking in from TN and out to AL - 8 miles. If we only have one car, we will hike in and out from the Alabama Trailhead - 6 miles. This is a very nice hike, but strenuous. Wear good boots, bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. We will be leaving from the Church St Cracker Barrel at 8:00 A.M. CST. It is about 80 miles to the trailhead. Please let me know if you'd like to go. | Roy Duncan 615-848-5454 royduncan1959@yahoo.com |
| 6/15 Sat |
Nashville | Grundy Lakes and Grundy Forest Day Loop near Tracy City. 3.5 total miles, easy. |
Libby Francis, libbyslibbys@comcast.netor 615-889-5718. |
| 6/15 Sat |
Plateau | Buggy Top hike | Bill Harris 931-484-9152 |
| 6/15 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | Lower Leggett Loop. Approximately 5 miles. Moderate. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy Daisy at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/18 Tue |
Clarksville | 6:00pm CT. 3rd Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Crow Community Center, 211 Richview Rd.) | J.R. Tate 931-920-2692 modelt@charter.net |
| 6/18 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Raccoon Mountain. Approximately 4 miles. Moderate. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/21- 6/23 |
Highland Rim | Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter. We have reserved two campsites at Elkmont for June 21 and June 22. Friday’s hike is the easy seven mile flat and beautiful Little River Trail. Saturday we will hike to Mt. LeConte on the Rainbow Falls Trail and return the same day on Bull Head Trail. This is a strenuous, steep 13.6 mile hike which is rocky in places. Colleagues may choose the less arduous 5.4 miles round-trip to Rainbow Falls. On Sunday we will hike Porters Creek, 7.2 miles round trip, easy. We will hike along beautiful Porters Creek, a tributary of the Little Pigeon River, through wildflowers and mature woods of hemlocks and hardwoods. We will drive to the Smokies early Friday morning, set up camp at Elkmont then hike. Friday’s dinner will be at the campsite, simple and easy. Saturday’s dinner will be in Gatlinburg. Sunday morning we will pack up, go on our Sunday hike then drive home Sunday afternoon. | Joan Hartvigsen 931-962-0811 jhartvigs@comcast.net |
| 6/21- 6/23 |
Murfreesboro | Camping and Hiking in the Smokies. We will leave early Friday, hike and set up camp in the Elkmont Campground. We will hike Saturday and leave after our hike on Sunday. This is a joint outing with the Highland Rim Chapter. | Sara Pollard 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com |
| 6/22 Sat |
Clarksville | Overnight trip to Historic Rugby, the restored Victorian village founded in 1880. We will overnight in the Pioneer Cottage (fee required). Meet 7:00 A.M. CT, I-24 Exit 11 commuter parking lot. 177 miles to Rugby. | Suva Bastin 931-645-2849 |
| 6/22 Sat |
East Tennessee | Ridgetop Loop Trail, Meadow Loop Trail, and Lost Shoe Loop Trail, Fort Loudon State Historical Area, 338 Fort Loudon Road, Vonore, TN. 5 miles. Easy. Starting at the Picnic Grounds, we will hike along the river on the Ridgetop Loop Trail until we connect with the Meadow Loop Trail which has a short leg on the Lost Shoe Loop Trail. Then we will continue on the Meadow Loop Trail, crossing the peninsula until we come to the river again where we will re-connect with the Ridegetop Loop Trail. We will then see mountain, lake, and valley vistas as we ascend to the highest elevation of 975 feet where we will go off-trail to see an Osage Orange tree. There may be an optional detour back to the river bank. After returning to the Picnic Grounds, we will have a meal. TTA will supply the hot dogs, buns, and eating utensils; please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. Optional activities may include swimming, fishing, and touring the Fort and its museum. We will meet at the Picnic Grounds at 10:00 A.M. (ET). Co-leaders are Karen Towle and Robby Paul. | Robby Paul robbypaul@hotmail.com 865-850-1503 |
| 6/22 Sat |
Murfreesboro | Foster Falls/Climber's Loop. 3 mile loop. This trail leads down to the base of 60 ft Foster Falls in a steep walled gorge, then continues est providing access to the gorge wall before connecting with the Fiery Gizzard Trail. We will hike down to the river to view the falls, then skirt along the bottom of famous cliffs known to rappel climbers as the White Walls and the Dihedrals. The gorge is full of gorgeous hemlock trees. A steep climb precedes our way back along the top of the cliffs. Wear sturdy boots and bring plenty of water | Nabil Wakid 615-893-7942 or nwakid@bellsouth.net |
| 6/22 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | Booker T Washington State Park. Approximately 7 miles. Easy to moderate. Meet at Target parking lot on Highway 153 at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/22 Sat |
Sumner Trails | Trails at Fontanel, Nashville. Two miles, easy-moderate. Meet at 9 AM CT at Kroger parking lot, Glenbrook Shopping Center, Hendersonville for carpooling/directions or at Fontanel outside the restaurant at 9:45 - please let hike leaders know if you are meeting them at Fontanel. Also, please contact hike leaders to confirm hike in case of threatening weather. | David and Shirley Primeau davidprimeau@bellsouth.net 615-424-3991 |
| 6/24 Mon |
Highland Rim | Chapter Meeting. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Bella Napoli, 1410 N. Jackson St., Tullahoma, next to the Quality Inn. Our meeting is 7:00 p.m. at D. W. Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins St., Tullahoma. Our speaker is Ranger Jamie, Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. He will talk about the park’s history (prehistoric and more recent history when the park was founded), its trail systems, its rivers (The Duck Rive and the Little Duck River), its geology, its forests, its wildflowers. | Linda Hudson 931-841-0540 lyndalehudson@gmail.com |
| 6/25 Tue |
Soddy Daisy | Wolftever Greenway – Collegedale. Approximately 4-5 miles. Easy. Meet at Target parking lot on Highway 153 at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/28- 6/30 |
Nashville | Car -Camping Weekend, Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg, TN. |
Nancy at njuodenas@yahoo.com or 615-319-8811. |
| 6/29 Sat |
Clarksville | Annual Picnic (bring a dish); Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. 4:00 P.M. CT until dusk. | Suva Bastin 931-645-2849 |
| 6/29 Sat |
Cove Lake | The Cove Lake Hiking Chapter is having a hike at Norris Dam State Park. The Marine Railway Loop Trail is rated moderate and is about 4.4. miles. Bring water, snack and walking stick. Those coming from Campbell County meet at the Jacksboro Middle School at 9:30AM to car pool down to Norris Dam State Park ( l - 75S exit 122 Norris/Clinton - make left). Past the Museum of Appalachia, turn left onto U.S. Highway 441 toward Norris Dam State Park. Follow Highway 441. Do not cross dam, park in lot near glass building to car pool to Marine Railway Loop trailhead. For those who are interested we can lunch at one of the local restaurants after hike. Directions to Norris Dam State Park: meet at 10:00AM I-75 north to the Clinton/Norris (exit 122), turn right onto State Highway 61. Past the Museum of Appalachia, turn left onto U.S. Highway 441 toward Norris Dam State Park. Follow Highway 441. Do not cross dam, park in lot near glass building to car pool to Marine Railway Loop trailhead. | |
| 6/29 Sat |
Highland Rim | Short Springs State Natural Area, Tullahoma, Work Day, 9:00 a.m. Wally’s To Do List : Remove the log jam in Machine Creek downstream from Machine Falls. Place flat stones in creek bed to make a stepping stone trail along and across Fall Creek. Pull Nepal Grass in the Wildflower bottom. Repaint the white trail markers on Machine Falls Trail. Bring water, snack and work gloves. | Wally Bigbee 931-473-5968 bigb@blomand.net |
| 6/29 Sat |
Soddy Daisy | Prentice Cooper – CT parking lot to Snooper’s Rock and back. Approximately 6 miles. Moderate. Meet at Bi-Lo parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m. | George Bonneau george.r.bonneau@gmail.com 423-842-3619 |
| 6/29 Sat |
Upper Cumberland | Mount Sterling, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cataloochee, NC. | Richard Savage 931-526-2035 savage_richard@hotmail.com |
| ** July 2013 ** | |||
| TBA | Jackson | Canoe Trip – While this trip is not yet officially on the calendar, we hope to have a canoe outing, either in Tennessee or Arkansas. Please let us know if you are interested and where you would prefer to go. | |
| ** August 2013 ** | |||
| 8/5 Mon |
Jackson | 6:00pm CT. 1st Mon Monthly Program Meeting. Dinner at 6, meeting starts about 6:45. (Perkin's Restauarant, Vann Dr.) We will meet at Perkins restaurant for dinner, followed by a planning meeting to schedule next fall’s hikes. If you cannot make the meeting, please tell Vicky what hikes you would like included. | Vicky Moeller jackson@tennesseetrails.org 731-668-9336 |
| ** September 2013 ** | |||
| 9/2 Mon |
Jackson | 6:00pm CT. 1st Mon Monthly Program Meeting. Dinner at 6, meeting starts about 6:45. (Perkin's Restauarant, Vann Dr.) | Vicky Moeller jackson@tennesseetrails.org 731-668-9336 |
| 9/28 Sat |
Memphis | Village Creek State Park. Wynne, AR. | Eileen Kelm & Brian Wolf 901-873-3221 e_kelm@yahoo.com |
| ** October 2013 ** | |||
| 10/5 Sat |
Memphis | Meeman-Shelby Forest. Chickasaw Bluff. | Debbi Hicks devora181@yahoo.com 901-871-1249 |
| 10/12 Sat |
Memphis | Strawberry Plains Audubon Center. | Alisa Firehock afirehock@comcast.net 901-262-3364 |
| 10/19 Sat |
Memphis | Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Little Rock, AR. | Eileen Kelm & Brian Wolf 901-873-3221 e_kelm@yahoo.com |
| 10/25 Fri |
Plateau | The 2013 TTA Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 25-27 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, hosted by the Plateau, Soddy-Daisy and Upper Cumberland Chapters. More information available later on the TTA website 2013 Annual meeting section. | hosted by the Plateau, Soddy-Daisy and Upper Cumberland Chapters
Cheryl Heckler 931-456-6437 thehecklers@charter.net |
| ** November 2013 ** | |||
| 11/2 Sat |
Memphis | Herb Parsons Lake State Park, Fisherville. | Margaret Smith spikie542003@yahoo.com |
| 11/9 Sat |
Memphis | Lucius Burch Natural Area off Germantown Pkwy. Hike & Eat. | Larry & Gwen Tubbs |
| 11/16 Sat |
Memphis | Tishomingo State Park. | Kam Hipkins 901-266-4066 |
| 11/30 Sat |
Memphis | Meeman-Shelby Forest. Woodland Trail. | Holly Fleming 901-377-6278 |
| ** December 2013 ** | |||
| 12/7 Sat |
Memphis | Meeman-Shelby Forest. Chickasaw Bluff. | Carol Haley 901-388-9163 |