CANCELLED. Wednesday Dec 14 – CT Black Mountain, Grassy Cove, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.

Short Hike: easy 3 mile hike from HY 68 trailhead to Windless Cave and back. Long Hike: 6 moderate miles, in/out past Windless Cave to the top of the mountain overlook and back to HY 68. Cumulative ascent 1300 feet south to north. The Black Mountain Section includes a climb through beautiful forest land up the southwest flank of Black Mountain. It passes by Windlass Cave and terminates at the top of the mountain with impressive “house-sized” rock formations. It provides passages through additional rock formations. The loop also provides several overlooks south and east over Grassy Cove and one partially obscured overlook north over Bat Town Cove. Depart 8 am CT from Central Baptist Church, South Main St in Crossville. Bring water and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Gas cost $2. For info text/call hike leader Cyn Hartlieb 717-571-4120.