There is a leaderless hike (typically 5 – 7 miles) every Wednesday morning.  For additional information or to get on an e-mail list for the hikes, contact Bill Harris at (931) 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com  Rain cancels.

January 9. Middle Creek/Slave Falls in the Big South Fork. This hike is about 7 miles long with lots of rock formations, and 60 foot Slave falls. This hike is moderately difficult due to length. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring water, lunch and snacks. Meet behind the Cracker Barrel in Crossville at 8:00 AM CST to carpool.  For more information and to register, contact Karla Miller at 931-707-5502 or by e-mail at karla2957@gmail.com.

January 14. Chapter Meeting.  Art Circle Public Library Community Room.  6:30 PM CST.  Come hear a short First Aid Refresher course presented by Chris South, Assistant Fire Chief.  We also need to plan hikes for February and March.

January 30.  Lilly Bridge Overlook and Point Trail.  Obed Wild and Scenic River, Wartburg, TN.  We’ll hike to the Lilly Bridge Overlook and then go along a ridge to a point above where Clear Creek and the Obed River join.  This will give us a total distance of about 5 miles.  The trail is easy most of the way, but is rated moderate due to some elevation gain.  We will also explore the Lilly Boulders.  Meet at Vanity Fair shopping center across from Save-A-Lot at 8:00AM CST.  For more information and to register, contact Gary Ruetenik at

931- 337-7921 or by e-mail at gruetenik456@comcast.net.

Here is a photograph of Levon Hubbard at Upper Lilly Falls.