Window Cliffs State Natural Area, Baxter, TN

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Bring water shoes. 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 8:00am 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. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb, email plateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.