Saturday CANCELED RAIN FORECAST – CT Eagle Bluff to Tank Springs Section, LaFollette,TN – Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.

Saturday September 10 – CT Eagle Bluff to Tank Springs Section, LaFollette,TN – Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Your chance to see elk today. Short Hike: 5 moderate sometimes difficult miles in/out. Long hike: approximately 7 thru miles (car shuttle from Tank Springs to Eagle Bluff required) rated moderate to difficult as there are uphill and downhill grades with some rock scrambling and narrow rock ledges that have to be traversed. The trail is near Cove Lake State Park in Caryville and follows the ridge of the Cumberland Mountains up to the trailhead at Tank Springs near LaFollette. Along the way we will see large rock walls, sandstone cliffs, a stone arch window, and overlooks of the Powell River Valley. Before heading home we’ll stop at the Elk viewing tower. Depart 7:15 am CDST from the SW parking lot at the Outlet Mall, Interstate Dr, Crossville, TN. Carpool gas cost is $8. Bring your lunch, plenty of water and a good pair of hiking shoes or boots. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb text/call 931-267-2243.