Big South Fork National Recreation Area – Rock Creek Loop

Thursday, Nov 21 – Rock Creek Loop – Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Jamestown. 7.5 miles rated moderately strenuous for elevation change and length. Joint hike with the Nashville and Highland Rim chapters. We’ll descend to the banks of Massey Branch and Rock Creek, passing below bluffs and along the remains of the Stearns logging railway. This trail shares the John Muir and Sheltowee Trace trails. Meet at the trailhead to start the hike at 9:15 am Central Time. Register with hike leader Mark Hubbard for details and updates at midtn@hiker.net or 615-669-3221. Bring plenty of water, lunch and hiking poles are recommended. See information under the Highland Rim chapter if interested in camping at Bandy Creek Campground or to hike the Twin Arches loop on Friday. For carpool information from Murfreesboro, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.