CT: Pot Point Loop

Saturday, March 18 —Cumberland Trail: Pot Point Loop. 11.7 miles, strenuous due to distance. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter (Sara Pollard). The trail, which is in the Prentice Cooper State Forest in Marion County, goes along the edge of the Grand Canyon of Tennessee, where the beautiful Tennessee River cuts a gorge through the Cumberland Plateau. (How did it do that??) We’ll enjoy the panoramic view from Snooper’s Rock, walk on top of the Natural Bridge, and enjoy views from Ransom Hollow and Pot Point. We’ll also pass McNabb Gulf and Hemlock Branch backcountry campsites. Pot Point is named for a (formerly) rough section of the Tennessee River called the Pot. Check the weather forecast and put on appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you need; and gather up hiking poles, rain jacket, sunscreen, and insect repellent as needed. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at Food City on Signal Mountain Road, in the near back corner of the parking lot, at 8:30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3pk0suY Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Carpool gas cost: $2.