October 10 CANCELED 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 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 Association 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.
For more conference information, including the schedule, hikes, lodging, and meals please visit: https://tennesseetrails.org/2026-tta-annual-meeting/
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.
NOVEMBER 2026
Thursday, November 5 - Barfield Crescent Park. Murfreesboro. 6 miles rated moderate and the option of a shorter hike will be offered. We will start our hike beginning at the Wilderness Station. The Marshall Knob trail starts out as a paved path then drops alongside the West Fork Stones River. Then we’ll hike the Valley View Loop and Rocky Path Loop. We’ll enjoy seeing scenic rock bluffs and passing crevasse like sinks along the way. Pack a lunch to enjoy at a picnic table after the hike. Meet in front of the Wilderness Station at 9:00 am CT. Bring snacks and plenty of water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
Tuesday, November 10 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00pm. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. We will watch the PBS documentary Beautiful Tennessee: Parks & Preservation. We will watch the fourth 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, November 11- Angel Falls Overlook Trail at Big South Fork. This will be a joint hike with the Plateau chapter. It is a 7.5 mile hike out and back that will start at Leatherwood Ford in Big South Fork. The trail follows the John Muir/Sheltowee Trace along the Cumberland River, ascending to a beautiful overlook of the river at Angel Falls. Meet at the trailhead at 9am. Wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring plenty of hydration for the mileage, snacks, lunch, rain gear (if needed), tick/bug spray, and sunscreen. All participants need to sign a waiver before hiking. RSVP with Cheryl Smith at 931-580-0862 or mimicheryl67@gmail.com.
Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15 – Cumberland Trail Backpack. North Chickamauga Creek Section. Barker Camp Road to Hall Road. This overnight 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 10:00 am Central 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
Saturday, November 21 – Hidden Passage at Pickett CCC Memorial SP. Meet at the trailhead at 9am. We will do the loop and side trails to Crystal Falls, Double Falls, and the tunnel. Hike should be approximately 9 miles. We plan to have lunch at the overlook past Double Falls. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of hydration, tick/bug spray, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy boots/shoes. All hikers will need to sign a waiver before beginning the hike.
Friday November 27 – After Thanksgiving Hike. Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN. About 4 miles. Moderate because of steep sections and eroded trails. This is a joint hike of the Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Chapters. Meet at 9:00 am CST at the Museum parking lot. Please register to let us know you are coming. Bring water, lunch, hiking poles and wear sturdy hiking boots. We will hike the Forks of the River Trail, the Moat Trail and the Nature Trail. We will visit Blue Hole Falls, Big Falls and Step Falls, Our hike will be along the Duck River and the Little Duck River. We will enjoy our picnic lunch in the park’s picnic area or the Nature Trail’s picnic area. After our picnic lunch we can hike the Chumbley Woods and Eagle Trails, total mileage 1.65 miles.
Saturday, November 28 – Savage Gulf Day Loop. Meet at the trailhead at 10am. We will do the 4.2-mile loop and take the side trail to Savage Falls. We can stop for a snack or lunch at Rattlesnake Point if it is not too windy. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of hydration, tick/bug spray, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy boots/shoes. All hikers will need to sign a waiver before beginning the hike.
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