Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
July 14 – North Plateau Trail to Mountain Oak Trail to North Rim Trail, Savage Gulf. 10 miles, easy to moderate for distance. Relatively flat with a few small rises and creek crossings. Bring lunch, snacks and lots of water. Please contact Marietta Poteet for information on meeting place and time. There will be many wonderful views of Savage Gulf. Call or contact Marietta at 931-924-7666 or nannietta@benlomand.net.
931-924-7666
nannietta@benlomand.net
Oak Ridge, TN. We will hike the 5 mile loop which is off HY 62 (See All Trails App). Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, lunch and snacks. Depart at 7:30 a.m. CDST from Dorton United Methodist Church 1 mile East of Peavine Rd on HY 70E.
For info text/call Deb 931-267-2243 or email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org.
4 miles round trip. South Cumberland State Park, near Sewanee, TN. Hwy 56 South. Moderately difficult due to steep descent and rough footing. Buggy Top Cave is one of the largest cave entrances in Tennessee. Bring water shoes and flashlight and head lamp to explore the cave. You will need water, lunch and hiking sticks. Wear sturdy hiking boots. Please register with our hike leader, Marietta Poteet.
(931) 924-7666
nannietta@blomand.net
WE HAVE A FEW TAKERS. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO THURSDAY AUGUST 6
Gauging interest here for a Hiwassee/Ocoee trip Aug 21-23. I have group campsite G7 reserved at Gee Creek Campground a.k.a. Hiwassee/Ocoee SP. That site holds a maximum of 25 people. Tentative plan is Friday night: arrive, setup, Potluck dinner at 6:30 CDT/7:30 EDT. Saturday: Float the Hiwassee Reliance Bridge back to boat ramp at campground. Generation schedule will determine time. Dinner out. Sunday: Optional Ocoee whitewater trip through an outfitter. Those who wish to do a hike or paddle Ocoee lake can do that.
Estimated cost: $3 per person per night to camp, your food including your Friday night Potluck contribution. Optional whitewater fee is $40-$49 per person. If you are interested in attending please contact me via email by NOON, MONDAY, AUG 3 at johnmruth@comcast.net. Please advise how many nights you will camp and if you are doing the whitewater trip on Sunday.
(615) 485-6185
johnmruth@comcast.net
Tracy City TN. Meet at Denny Cove trailhead at 7:45. Contact new hike leader Marietta Poteet for more information and to register.
3 hikes and a free ferry ride across the Ohio River. Meet 7:00 a.m. at Dover Crossing Kroger Parking Lot – 114 miles to Garden of the Gods.
Hike 1: Cave in Rock 0.25 mile, moderate.
Hike 2: Rim Rock Trail 0.5 mile, moderate.
Hike 3: Garden of the Gods, 0.5 mile, easy to difficult.