John Muir Trail: Hiwassee River

Saturday, July 17 — John Muir’s 1000 mile walk to the Gulf. We will hike only 6 miles of this trek; moderate, along the beautiful Hiwassee River. (Hiwassee is the Cherokee word for a meadow at the foot of the hills.) We will start at the Appalachia Powerhouse and finish at Childers Creek Parking, which requires a car shuttle. Please register with hike leader Tammy Hendrick, 315-949-8187. Meet at 8:30 at Food City in Ooltewah TN, off exit 11 from I-75. Bring lunch and the other summer essentials.