Lookout Mountain: Bluff Trail

Saturday, August 26 — Lookout Mountain: Bluff Trail and Upper Truck Trail, 8.7 miles, 1300’ el. gain, moderate, loop. Shorter alternatives are to veer off Bluff Trail to Sunset Rock or go on to Point Park for either a 3-mile or a 4-mile hike; cars can be left at these locations. All of these hikes have great views, cool cliffs, and shade. We will all start at Ochs Gateway and take the Bluff Trail most of the way to the tip of Lookout Mountain. For the longest hike, we’ll head back to Ochs Gateway via Gum Springs Trail and Upper Truck Trail. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 7:30 am ET at Food City in St. Elmo, in the corner of the parking lot straight ahead off TN Ave. https://bit.ly/3C3Um9L  Please register with hike leader Betsy Darken, (423) 718-2060. Carpool cost $1.00.