Watauga Lake Camp and Paddle. Hike Appalachian Trail Segments

Monday-Thursday, May 22-25 – Kayaking Watauga Lake. Camping at Cardens Bluff Campground on Watauga Lake, Hampton, TN.  Appalachian Trail hike from Carver’s Gap to Round Bald, Jane Bald, Grassy Ridge Bald and return.  Five miles out and back.  1,200 ft elevation change.  Hike to Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls on the Appalachian Trail, 5 miles round trip.   Joint activity with Murfreesboro Chapter. We may visit Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area.  TTA Evan Means Grant funded directional signs for Hampton Creek Cove.  At Hampton Creek Cove we will hike the Entrance Trail, the Shell Hollow Trail, the Birchfield Trail and the return section of the Overmountain Victory Trail.  Six miles, elevation change 1,329 ft. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.  Bring your kayaks!!