Wednesday August 17 – Piney Falls Natural Area, Grandview, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.

Bring a towel and wear your swim gear to enjoy the pool below the waterfall and where we’ll eat lunch. Long Hike: 3.2 mi moderate loop with 2 waterfalls, the 80 foot tall Upper Piney Falls and Lower Piney Falls. We will descend down to the lower falls then walk up the creek (depending on water flow) to the Upper Falls. The trail is generally easy going under the upper falls along the base of bluff until the climb to top of the bluff, with the assistance of a rope, then crossing the creek at the top of the falls. Short Hike: 3 mile moderate loop with 1 waterfall and cable assisted bluff climb. Depart 7:15 am CDST from Central Baptist Church, South Main St, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost is $3. Pack water, snacks and lunch. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb, email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.