Susan Woods will lead us on a morning hike at Johnsonville for a 3 mile hike. We will meet at the park’s visitor center at 9:30. After this hike we can stop at the Cafe in Camden for lunch or you can bring your own and eat at one of the picnic area. We will drive over to the NBF State Park for another 3 mile hike in the afternoon. If you want to carpool, we will meet at Panera Bread in Jackson at 8: am. Please, register with Susan Woods at woodsbob@bellsouth.net or 731-441-8066
Saturday, September 9 – Tims Ford State Park Trails, Winchester, TN. Lost Creek Overlook Trail and a portion of Ray Branch Shoreline Trail. Then Spann House Trail followed by a hike down The Story Book Trail to a lovely beach where we can swim and cool off. Seven miles total, easy to moderate. These trails have great overlooks of Tims Ford Lake and rolling hills through hardwood forests. Two suspension bridges take us above the tree tops. We will visit the Lost Creek and Spann House primitive campsites along the way. Bring water, lunch and hiking sticks. We can get ice cream for dessert at the marina.
For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the parking lot just after LaQuinta Inn, right (north) off I-24 Exit 175 at 8:30 am ET. Carpool cost $5.00
Saturday, July 29 — Savage Gulf: Stone Door to Saw Mill Campground via the Connector Trail, 10 miles, moderately challenging, out and back, 1676’ el. gain. We will stop at fantastic overlooks, descend the Stone Door, cross a few creeks, see the old Decatur Savage house, cross on a large bridge and refresh in the water below. Hot weather and lots of rocks are guaranteed, so bring lots of water. (Tip: bring a frozen bottle of water.) Bring snacks, lunch, bug repellent/sunscreen and other summer essentials. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy Daisy at 7:30 am ET. Please register with Tammy Hendrick at315-949-8187.
Saturday, September 16 — Sewanee Perimeter Trail, 6.2 miles in and out, moderate, 800-1000’ el. gain. We’ll start at the Lake Cheston trailhead and hike to Elliott’s Point, passing Otey Point on the way. The temperatures should be a little cooler on the plateau, with shade and views. The trail is rocky in places with ups and downs, but there are no long steep inclines. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the parking lot just after LaQuinta Inn, right (north) off I-24 Exit 175 at 8:30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3QITAD4 Please register with hike leader Tom McElhone, 805-208-4654 or sarmitta@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 30 — Polly Branch Falls Trail near Sparta. Moderate, 9.4 miles, 1100’ el. gain, loop. This hike includes two waterfalls, a cascade, and the headwaters of the Caney Fork River. The trail may be overgrown in places, but it is an interesting hike! Bring lunch and the other summer essentials. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy at 8.30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3Qjdc0S Please register with hike leader Betsy Darken, (423) 718-2060. Carpool cost $8.00.