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Overnight Backpack at Laurel Snow

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October 29, 2022 – October 30, 2022

Karl and Kathie Dupre will lead an overnight hiking trip at Laurel Snow State Natural area Oct 28-29. Laurel Snow is near Dayton, TN.  It will be a 5 mile hike in to the campsite and 6 -7 miles out the next day.  Moderate hiking.  A campsite for eight people has been reserved at the Snow Falls campsite, which is the five mile hike in from parking. On Sunday, we will hike out and do the Laurel falls trail up to the top of the plateau and then back to the cars and home, which will be 6 or 7 miles. If you are interested, please confirm as soon as possible as I may be able to reserve more sites if needed. Please contact me by email at karld@comcast.net or by phone at 615-207-2250. The drive from Nashville is about 3 hours.

Karl Dupre

(615) 207-2250

Rocky stream with small rapids in a forest
Laurel-Snow State Natural Area

Savage Gulf Backpacking Trip

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March 4, 2022 @ 9:00 am – March 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

Weekend Backpacking Trip – South Cumberland Recreation Area. Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Backpack hike starting Friday March 4 and finishing up on Sunday March 6. Total mileage over three days is approximately 29 miles and rated strenuous due to elevation change and hike distance. Joint trip with the Highland Rim chapter. Hike starts Friday at 9:00 am CT at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a 7-mile hike to the Stagecoach Road backcountry campsite. Set up camp and take a 1.5-mile round trip day hike to waterfalls at the top of Stagecoach Road to explore the historic area and building of the Stagecoach Road. Saturday we will day hike a 13-mile loop starting down Stagecoach Road into Savage Gulf and take the Collins Rim trail back to our campsite. Sunday, we will pack up camp and start our 7-mile hike back down South Rim to the Savage Gulf Ranger Station. This backpack trip will be weather dependent and if freezing temps are expected, hike route could be modified to avoid icy areas. There is a limit of 12 backpackers for the campsites reserved, so sign up early. Stagecoach Road campsites 5 & 7 have been reserved for two nights for a total of $53.72. This amount will be divided among the number of backpackers going. For more information or to sign up, contact Michael Glennon at 931-588-0302, kb4jhu@gmail.com or Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610, sarabpollard@gmail.com

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

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