Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association

TTA Plateau Chapter - Hikes

Wednesday hikes are leaderless. Unless otherwise announced there are usually hikers familiar with each hike, so we rarely get lost. But each hiker is responsible for his own safety, maintaining contact with the rest of the group, etc.

Hikes typically range from 5-10 miles. There is usually a lot of elevation change and rugged terrain. Neighborhood walkers and inexperienced hikers will find nearly all our hikes difficult. More experienced hikers accustomed to climbs of thousands of feet in the Smoky’s would place most of our hikes in the moderate to difficult class.

For additional information or to get on an e-mail list for the hikes, contact the Plateau Chapter blog 

Historic Crossville Depot has a Little Red Caboose

Visitors to the Crossville Depot can now see the new caboose sitting on a short length of track in front of the historic Depot building.  “This is part of our history,” explained Crossville Mayor J. H. Graham III. He added that he would like to see some type of an exhibit explaining the community's ties to Alvin C. York once the caboose is ready to open. The depot is where Alvin C. York returned home from WWI. It has unique gifts, daily coffee, tea and candy samples.

Exit 317, off I-40 S. Take Hwy. 127, 3 mi. to center of town.

Obed Wild and Scenic River

The Obed Wild and Scenic River Visitor Center, located in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee.  

 

 
The Obed Wild and Scenic River sees a variety of weather patterns throughout each year. Spring and Winter are usually the best times to paddle on the river, as increased water levels during those seasons are common. Flooding can occur with several consecutive days of precipitation, however. Summers are generally hot and humid, resulting in lower water levels. Temperatures during the summer can often reach over 90 degrees. Winter water levels are generally navigable, and winter temperatures can drop below 30 degrees. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable clothing for each season and for possible extremes in temperature and climate.

Hiking
Hiking the trails along the Obed Wild and Scenic River is one of the most enjoyable activities that we have to offer. Several different trails with different lengths and scenery are available.

Rock Climbing
The Obed's sandstone rock faces provide a challenging opportunity for experienced climbers, with several hundred climbing routes spanning through much of the park. Boulder climbing is also available along the Obed.

Paddling
Canoeing, kayaking and rafting bring many people to the Obed. The river includes three different difficulty classifications (II-IV), making it one of the best whitewater rivers in the eastern United States.

Fishing
Fishing opportunities are plentiful at the Obed Wild and Scenic River. An assortment of smallmouth bass, bluegills, catfish, and muskie are but a few of the various fish that swim the river.