Window Cliffs State Natural Area, Baxter, TN

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. WE CAN EAT LUNCH IN SPARTA ON WAY HOME. Bring water shoes and hiking poles. Moderate 5.4 miles out and back. 2.4 stream-miles of Cane Creek flow through the natural area along with Phelps Branch, a tributary to Cane Creek. A few small cascades, steep slopes, narrow ledges and a 20 ft. waterfall occur along Cane Creek. Many of these features can be observed along a 2.7 mile trail (5.4 miles total) that leads from the parking area to the Window Cliffs. The hike is moderate difficulty with 18 or so creek crossings. Depart 7:30am from the outer parking lot of Harbor Freight, 145 Highland Square, Crossville, TN. Carpool gas cost $5. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.