Rugby and Environs

Thursday, December 2 — Rugby and its trails, 2-2.5 miles, easy. We will tour Rugby, a 19^th century restored town, and then hike the loop trail along Clear Fork River to the Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole and the Meeting of the Waters. Be sure to read up on the history of this unique utopian settlement experiment for the 2^nd sons of English gentlemen! Our tour of Rugby will include the visitors center and some of the town’s beautifully restored buildings. Please register with hike leader Trish Appleton, 423-240-3443 or appleton-p2@comcast.net.  Meet at Durham St., Soddy Daisy, at 8:30 am.