Cloudland Canyon: West Rim Loop Trail

Tuesday, May 10 – Cloudland Canyon State Park: Overlook Trail and West Rim Loop Trail, 4.8 miles, moderate. We will view hemlocks, mountain laurel and rhododendrons, along with spectacular vistas down into the canyon. Optional: continue with a hike down the Waterfalls Trail to see Hemlock and Cherokee Waterfalls, about 1.5 miles, difficult (staircases, many staircases to Cherokee). $5.00 parking fee per vehicle. Joint hike with Highland Rim Chapter. Meet at 10:00 am EDT at the Cloudland Canyon visitor center or at 9:15 am at the parking lot on the far side of LaQuinta Inn, north off I-24 Exit 174. NOTE THE DIFFERENT MEETING TIME: 9:15 AM.  Please register with hike leader Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914, or text Betsy Darken, (423) 718-2060.