National Public Lands Day

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When: September 25, 2021 all-day

BCHA has worked for ~50 years to maintain our access to national public lands. Here are samples of what BCHA members are saying: Thanks for all you do to keep our trails open. – WY Keep up the great work! – FL Thanks for your hard work! – NC Thank you for what you do for all of us – …

BCHET Ride at Skulls Gap in Chilhowie, Va

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When: August 14, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Skulls Gap Overlook and trailhead, I-81 exit 35, Chilhowie, Va

BCHET is hosting an organized ride at Skulls Gap in Chilhowie, Va on August 14th. This is a great location to beat the heat. Trails consist of single track and forest service roads. Trails are mostly level to rolling with very little elevation change. This ride is an easy 14 mile loop in the cooler mountains of Virginia. We will …

Cherokee Lake Ride and Swimming

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When: June 19, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Bean Station, TN

Who’s ready for some lake time with your horse? BCHET’s Outpost 1 is hosting a short ride to a swimming hole on Cherokee Lake in Bean Station. It’s a great spot to cool off and take your horse for a swim too! We will ride out from the parking area on 25E (on the left past the Mold Tox billboard) …

Clark’s Creek / Longarm Branch Trail Work Day

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When: April 25, 2021 @ 12:00 PM
Where: Clark's Creek

BCHET’s Outpost 2 is hosting a work day in beautiful Clark’s Creek along the Longarm Branch Trail. Meet at trailhead parking lot and be ready to ride at 12:00 pm (noon, Sunday). The trailhead is located approximately 1.5 miles up Clark’s Creek Rd. in Jonesborough, TN off of Hwy 107. Nippers, loppers and a folding saw would be good items …

BCHTN 2021 State Board Meeting

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When: June 15, 2021 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Zoom

The annual state board meeting of Back Country Horsemen of Tennessee (BCHTN) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15th at 3:00 PM using Zoom. BCHTN members are also welcome to attend. More information to follow.

Outpost 3 Meeting

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When: August 23, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Where: Larry Jeffers' Home, Hampton, TN

Join us for an Outpost 3  meeting on August 23rd, 6:30 p.m. at Outpost Leader Larry Jeffers’ home in Hampton, TN. Larry will be looking to get a couple of rides scheduled as well as some work days. Questions? Directions? Call Larry Jeffers 423 213-0021 or email him at jeffers.larry@yahoo.com

Flint Rock Ride

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When: May 22, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Flatwoods Crossroad intersection (FS road 87), Bluff City, TN

Come join us for a group ride on South Holston Mountain, Saturday May 22, 2021. Please be ready to ride out at 10 am, if you need time to tack up at the trailhead please plan to arrive early and be in the saddle, ready to ride out at 10 am sharp. Meet at the Flatwoods Crossroad intersection (FS road …

Hinkle Branch Meeting and Ride

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When: April 17, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Hinkle Branch Trailhead, Sportsman’s Club, John Alfred Loop in Elizabethton, TN

Join us for a brief combined Outpost 3&4 meeting followed by a ride on April 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hinkle Branch Trailhead. We’ll go over some quick club updates and then hit the trail for a gorgeous 10 to 12 mile ride. Pack a lunch and plan to be out on the trail 4 to 5 hours. Shoes …

Outpost 1&2 Breakfast Meeting and Group Ride

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When: April 3, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Meadow Creek Mountain Ranch, Parrotsville, TN

Let’s celebrate Spring and kick off the Ride-A-Thon with an Outpost 1&2 breakfast meeting and group ride at Meadow Creek Mountain Ranch. The Ranch will provide a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet for $7.50 per person while we conduct a short meeting. After breakfast we will saddle up for a beautiful trail ride to the firetower and beyond. Ride out time …

Stamping Ground Work Day

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When: March 13, 2021 @ 10:30 AM
Where: Unicoi, TN

Meet at Limestone Cove Rec Area parking off 107 in Unicoi, TN. Be ready to ride at 10:30 a.m. We will be working a section of Stamping Ground Trail that Mother Nature is determined to reclaim. Many small Laurel and rhododendron are spreading across the trail bed. Bring your nippers, loppers, handsaws and a good pair of gloves for this …