Saturday, September 19 – Montgomery Bell State Park. 8 miles rated moderate for distance. We will meet at the park office at 9am. We will start the Montgomery Bell Trail and pass the wildcat shelter and continue to the Creech Hollow Trail. At the end of Creech Hollow we will turn left and continue on the Montgomery Bell Trail to connect to the Ore Pit Trail and see the church and log cabin. We will then continue on Ore Pit Trail to the Wildcat Trail and hike back to the park office. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hike poles, sturdy boots/shoes, lots of hydration and lunch/snacks. We can stop for lunch at Creech Hollow Lake, our halfway point. For those that want a shorter hike, when we leave the Creech Hollow Trail, you can take a right on the Montgomery Bell Trail back to the park office for a total of 6 miles. RSVP to Cheryl Smith at 931-580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 26 – Sewanee Perimeter Trail. Sewanee Memorial Cross to Bridal Veil Falls, 5 miles, rated moderate. The hike will start at the Memorial Cross which runs below the bluff and sandstone overhangs. Bridal Veil Falls appears from the side of the mountain, cascades 27 feet down a limestone cliff, drops about 25 feet more, and then disappears into a sinkhole. After viewing Bridal Veil Falls, we will continue west on the trail and loop back past Otey View, Clara’s Point and return to the Memorial Cross. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
OCTOBER 2026
Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4 – Cumberland Trail Backpack. North Chickamauga Creek Section. Barker Camp Road to Hall Road. This overnite backpack is a total of 10.4 miles rated strenuous with an elevation gain of 1,279 ft. We will pass Holly Branch, and the trail goes along North Chickamauga Creek most of the way and will be rocky. We’ll take our time and relax after setting up camp. Sunday morning, we will hike out to the Hall Road trailhead. A vehicle shuttle will be necessary to take hikers to the Barker Road trailhead. This backpacking trip is limited to 8 hikers because parking at the Hall Road trailhead is limited. We will meet at the Hall Road trailhead Saturday morning at 11:00 am Eastern Time and shuttle to the Barker Camp Road trailhead to start our hike. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 6 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. We will watch the PBS documentary Beautiful Tennessee: Parks & Preservation. We will watch the second episode in Nashville’s PBS Beautiful Tennessee series, and explore the majesty of Tennessee’s parks, from sacred sites revered by ancient cultures for their beauty and mystery; to battlefields sanctified by those who fell fighting for their beliefs; to more recent additions facing the challenges of preservation in the new millennium. These lands are priceless gifts we owe not only to ourselves, but to generations to come. You do not have to be a member to attend our meetings. Contact: Cheryl Smith, 931-580-0862, mimicheryl67@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 7 – Center Hill Lake Paddle. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. We will meet at 9:00 am CT at Floating Mill Park, 430 Floating Mill Road in Silver Point near Smithville. There is a $5 Day Use Fee for this US Corp of Engineers boat ramp, unless you haver a National Parks & Federal Recreational Area Senior Pass to cover the fee. Center Hill Lake is known for its crystal clear water and a shoreline of rolling hills. From the Floating Mill Park ramp we will paddle west toward Edgar Evins State Park. Bring water and lunch. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com
October 10 Foster Falls to Fiery Gizzard, approximately 13.5 miles, rated strenuous for terrain and miles. Meet at the Fiery Gizzard parking lot at 8:30am and we will arrange shuttle to Foster Falls to begin the hike. Bring hiking poles, sturdy shoes/boots, hydration, lunch/snacks, bug spray and sunscreen. To reserve, contact Cheryl Smith at mimicheryl67@gmail.com or 931-580-0862
The Plateau Chapter is sponsoring the 2026 Annual General Conference at Crossville Shooting Sports Park, 772 Albert Frey Road, Crossville, TN the weekend of October 23-25, 2026. Join us for a great weekend of hiking and camaraderie as well as raising money to support our great Tennessee trails.
All Tennessee Trails Associations members are invited to register and participate in the Annual General Conference. All participants must register. The registration fee for this event is $25. Register online up until the event.
Thursday, October 29 - Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park – Manchester. Three in One –Powerline, Eagle and Chumbley Woods Trails. Almost 5 miles rated easy. We will hike three lesser-known trails at Old Stone Fort located on the other side of the park. The trailhead is not located inside the park, but on Powers Bridge Road in Manchester. We will meet at 8:30 am CT. We’ll start on the Powerline Trail and then hike the Chumbley Woods Trail and Eagle Trail which will have more scenic views. All three trails are easy, but the Chumbley Woods Trail has a steep descent to the convergence of the Little and Big Duck Rivers. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch at the J & G Pizza & Steakhouse in Manchester. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
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