This is one of the newest of the TTA chapters, having been chartered in November, 2003. The Jackson chapter serves the city of Jackson, as well as Madsion County, and the surrounding vicinity.
Chapter meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. CT the Second Monday of the month at Perkins Restraurant, 999 Vann Drive, Jackson Tn 38305 (map)
Call Glen Rognsted, chapter chair, at 731-217-5966 for more information.
Glen is also the chapter outings coordinator. Contact him if you would like to volunteer to lead an outing.
Other chapter officers are Anne Goodson, treasurer, and Don Dresser, secretary.
Upcoming Jackson Hikes and Programs:
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| Date | Chapter | Hike | Leader or Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Sep 08, 2010 | Please pre-register. Schedules are subject to change! | ||
| ** September 2010 ** | |||
| Sep (TBD) | CTC | BRAT (Bike Ride Across Tennessee). Benefits Cumberland Trail. Date TBD. | CTC cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 |
| 9/11 Sat |
Jackson | Chapter Cookout and Country Road Walk. We're kicking off the fall hiking season. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a side dish and 2-liter soft drink to share. | Don Dresser 731-668-4190 donald_dresser@usit.net |
| 9/25- 9/26 |
CTC | National Public Lands Day Event (NPLD). Volunteers needed to help with bridge and trail repair in the Tennessee River Gorge segment of the Cumberland Trail State Park. Volunteers will meet at 8:00 am ET at the Signal Mountain parking lot. | cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 www.cumberlandtrail.org |
| 9/25 Sat |
TTA | National Public Lands Day. | TBD |
| 9/27- 9/30 |
CTC | Trail maintenance in the CTSP Tennessee River Gorge segment. Volunteers needed to help with trail maintenance in preparation for the 2010 Stump Jump trail race. | cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 www.cumberlandtrail.org |
| ** October 2010 ** | |||
| 10/1- 10/3 |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Friday: Camp at Pickett SP. Tents and RVs are first-come, first-served. Cabins may be available by calling Pickett (931-879-5821). Saturday: Shop for Crafts, watch the weigh-off, sample pumpkin baked goods. At noon, decorate the TTA float. At 2pm, march in the Pumpkin Festival Parade! Afterwards, hike in nearby Colditz Cove SNA to view Northrup Falls. Sunday: Choice of several short, but beautiful hikes on the trails of Pickett. More details. |
Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/1 Fri |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. A walking tour of the historic village of Rugby. | Fount & Anna Bertram. |
| 10/2 Sat |
CTC | Stump Jump Trail Race. Signal Mountain. | CTC cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 More info. |
| 10/2 Sat |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Includes Arts and Crafts booths, Pumpkin Cooking Contest, Other Events and Activities, Parade, Weigh-in. | Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/3 Sun |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Short, but beautiful hike on the trails of Pickett State Park. Jamestown. | Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/11 Mon |
Jackson | 7:00pm CT. 2nd Mon Monthly Program Meeting. (Perkins Restaurant, 999 Vann Dr. Eat at 6.) | Glen Rognstad 731-217-5966 jackson@tennesseetrails.org |
| 10/13- 10/15 |
CTC | Trail maintenance in the CT New River segment. Volunteers needed to help with trail maintenance between Cove Lake and Norma Road. | cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 www.cumberlandtrail.org |
| 10/16 Sat |
CTC | 50k trail running event in the New River segment of the CTSP. Please visit: www.cumberlandtrailraces.com/CumberlandTrail50k/HOME.html for more details. | cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 www.cumberlandtrail.org |
| ** November 2010 ** | |||
| 11/2- 11/9 |
CTC | New River segment trail construction phase 3. Volunteers needed to help construct trail along Straight Fork in Scott County. | cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 www.cumberlandtrail.org |
| 11/8 Mon |
Jackson | 7:00pm CT. 2nd Mon Monthly Program Meeting. (Perkins Restaurant, 999 Vann Dr. Eat at 6.) | Glen Rognstad 731-217-5966 jackson@tennesseetrails.org |
| 11/12- 11/14 |
TTA | Annual Meeting. Pickwick Landing SP. | Host Chapters, Memphis & Jackson. |
| 11/14- 11/17 |
TTA | 20th American Trails National Symposium. Chattanooga. | CTC, co-sponsor. More … |
| ** December 2010 ** | |||
| 12/4- 12/5 |
CTC | Cumberland Trail backpack. New River section from Norma Road to Smoky Creek Road. | Tony Hook tony.hook@frontiernet.net |
| 12/13 Mon |
Jackson | 7:00pm CT. 2nd Mon Monthly Program Meeting. (Perkins Restaurant, 999 Vann Dr. Eat at 6.) | Glen Rognstad 731-217-5966 jackson@tennesseetrails.org |
| ** January 2011 ** | |||
| 1/9- 1/15 |
CTC | Winter Alternative Break. Students from the University of Kansas will be working to construct the Cumberland Trail. Soddy Daisy. | CTC office cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 |
| ** February 2011 ** | |||
| 02/20 - 03/26 | CTC | The CTC's 15th annual BreakAway program. Hamilton County. | CTC cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 |
| ** March 2011 ** | |||
| 02/20 - 03/26 | CTC | The CTC's 15th annual BreakAway program. Hamilton County. | CTC cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com 931-456-6259 |
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