Old Stone Fort

 Wednesday. April 14. 3 miles. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. Manchester, TN. Moderate with uneven more difficult footing in places. We will hike the Old Stone Fort Trail and the somewhat steep Backbone trail. Anyone who wants to avoid that hill can continue around staying on the Fort Trail to the waterfall and back to the visitors center/museum. The Old Stone Fort is a 2,000 year old American Indian ceremonial site. The two forks of the Duck River cut into the edge of the Highland Rim Plateau at the site of the Old Stone Fort. On the hike, we will see waterfalls, cascades and tall rock bluffs bordering the Duck River. On the Backbone Trail we will climb up and walk along a ridge. You will need hiking poles, hiking shoes, desired snacks and water. We may eat lunch after the hike at a local restaurant. Those carpooling, meet at 9:00 am CST at the Kroger, Glenbrook Shopping Center, 1010 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonvile. Please call if meeting at the trailhead by the museum at 10:30 am CST or for more information. Contact Judy Jenkins at judy_jenkins@comcast.net or 615-403-0002.