Volunteer Trail Building Day – September 16th & 17th

Come help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: September 16 & 17th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN.
The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day.

Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069

Questions should be directed to:

Savana Keeton
email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com
phone:  931.456.6259

Volunteer Trail Building Day – August 12th & 13th

Come help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: August 12th & 13th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN.
The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day.

Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069

Questions should be directed to:

Savana Keeton
email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com
phone:  931.456.6259

July 8-9 2022 trailbuilding

Volunteer Trail Building Day – July 8th & 9th

Come help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: July 8th & 9th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN.
The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day.

Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069

Questions should be directed to:

Savana Keeton
email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com
phone:  931.456.6259

Stunning view southeast into Grassy Cove from Black Mountain. (Stephens)Gary Stephens

Free Guided Hike – Black Mountain Overlook Trail

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When:  Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 PM CDT
Where:  We will meet in the parking lot on top of Black Mountain. The physical address is 2000-3398 Black Mountain Rd, Crossville, TN 38555.

Join our Executive Director Mike Croley for a guided hike on the Cumberland Trail on Saturday, June 18th.

The hike will be at the beautiful Black Mountain Overlook trail with our variety of wildflowers, sweeping vistas, boulder fields, and uninterrupted views of the Tennessee River Valley.

This event is FREE for everyone!

Click here to register.

 

Trailbuilding June 10-11 2022

Volunteer Trail Building Day – June 10th & 11th

Come help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: June 10th & 11th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN.
The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day.

Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069

Questions should be directed to:

email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com
phone:  931.456.6259

lady slippers Cumberland Trail

Smartphone Wildflower Photography Program – May 28, 2022

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Join Executive Director Mike Croley at the Black Mountain Loop Trailhead for this workshop to bring out the true capabilities of today’s impressive smartphone cameras!

Please bring your own smartphone (this is meant for both iPhones and Android devices).

Suggested Donation: $5 per person
Please Register Before the Event.
Limit: 15 participants

Register!

All donations directly benefit the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Cumberland
Trail.

Physical Address of Trailhead: 2000-3398 Black Mountain Rd, Crossville, TN 38555
Meet in the Parking Lot at the top of Black Mountain at 12 pm Central

Today’s smartphones have cameras with capabilities far exceeding what anyone would have imagined a decade ago. With movies being shot on iPhones to professional photographers capturing their own impressive work using these tiny marvels, the power of these all-in-one devices is astounding.

We all use “Auto” mode but join Mike Croley at this workshop to learn about more detailed settings, framing, using the “Pro” mode, and the tips and tricks to truly unleash the ability of your smartphone.

All set at the beautiful Black Mountain Overlook trail with our variety of wildflowers, sweeping vistas, boulder fields, and uninterrupted views of the Tennessee River Valley – there will be no shortage of moments to capture.

Some Things to Keep in Mind:
–Wear appropriate shoes for hiking.
–Dress for the weather/temperature.
–Bring extra water (and snacks if needed).
**Any questions feel free to contact us at 931-456-6259 or ctcoffice2014@gmail.com

Trailbuilding May 13-14 2022

Volunteer Trail Building Day – May 13th & 14th

Trailbuilding May 13-14 2022Come help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: May 13th & 14th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN.
The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day. Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows.

Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069

Questions should be directed to:

email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com
phone:  931.456.6259

Trail building day - Cumberland Trails Conference

Volunteer Trail Building Day – April 8-9

Trail building day - Cumberland Trails ConferenceCome help build new trail on the Upper Piney River Segment!! This is guaranteed to be one of the most beautiful segments of the Cumberland Trail when completed.

When: April 8th -9th @ 8:30am ET

Where: Upper Piney River Segment

Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68. Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN. The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day. Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows.

Questions should be directed to: email:  ctcoffice2014@gmail.com

Alternative Spring Break - March 2022

Alternative Spring Break – 2022

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Each year Cumberland Trails Conference host Alternative Spring Break for college students interested in volunteering their time to help build new trail. This year ASB will be March 6th-12th and trail building efforts will be on new sections of the Piney River Segment.

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Upper Piney Trail Building

Volunteer Trail Building – Upper Piney River

The long anticipated construction of Upper Piney River has begun and we are looking for volunteers! It’s likely to be one of the most beautiful segments the Cumberland Trail has to offer featuring waterfalls, boulder gardens, rock formations, overlooks and a variety of wildflowers!

When: February 11 & 12th @ 8:30am ET
Where: Upper Piney River Segment
Meet up at: Big Apple Market on Hwy 68.
Physical address is 1543 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Spring City, TN 37381

Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks.

Please meet crew by 8:30am ET at the Big Apple Market on Hwy 68 in Spring City TN. The workday will be from 8:30am to 3:00-3:30pm each day. Volunteer for one or both days as your schedule allows.

Questions should be directed to: ctcoffice2014@gmail.com

Upper Piney Trail Building

Upper Piney Trail Building