Half Day Hike

Tuesday, August 27 — South Cumberland State Park: Foster Falls to Small Wilds Campground, 5 miles out-and-back, flat, easy to moderate. On this hike we will enjoy two overlooks of Foster Falls and many cool overlooks of Fiery Gizzard Cove. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you need; use insect repellent; gather up hiking poles, sunscreen, and rain jacket as needed. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 7:30 am ET at the parking lot just after LaQuinta Inn, right (north) off I-24 Exit 175. https://bit.ly/3QITAD4  Register with the hike leader (required for all Scenic City hikes): Register with the hike leader (required for all Scenic City hikes): Dave Graham, 423-315-7886. Carpool cost: $3.00.

Tuesday, August 20 —Savage Gulf Day Loop near Gruetli Laager, with Savage Fall Overlook, 4.1 miles, easy, 380’ elevation gain, lollipop loop. Optional add-on: continuing to a second Savage Fall overlook and swinging bridge, 0.6 miles roundtrip, 100’ elevation gain. We will hike the loop clockwise and enjoy views from the Rattlesnake Point Overlook, where we will have a snack. Our main trail includes a swinging bridge across Boyd Branch and the main Savage Fall Overlook. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you need; use insect repellent; gather up hiking poles, sunscreen, and rain jacket as needed. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at the Durham Street parking lot (ball fields) off Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy at 7.30 am ET. https://bit.ly/3Qjdc0S Register with the hike leader (required for all Scenic City hikes): Tim Booth, 423-400-2011. Carpool cost $3.00.

Tuesday, August 13 – Booker T. Washington State Park near Chattanooga: Outer Loop Trail. 3.9 miles. Easy to moderate. This trail follows the water most of the way around a peninsula, with beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake. Then it heads inland through pleasant woods to take us back to the trailhead. Be on the lookout for deer and enjoy the lake sightings along the trail, but also be prepared to jump out of the way of mountain bikers. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you need; use insect repellent; gather up hiking poles, sunscreen, and rain jacket as needed. Please note the meet-up parking location has changed. Meet at 7:30 A.M. at Picnic Area #1, which includes a bike trailhead and basketball court. This parking lot has toilet facilities nearby. Register with the hike leader (required for all Scenic City hikes): Jean Smith, 423-596-7681.

Tuesday, August 6 — Durham Mine Trails, less than 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, 3.9-5.1 miles, easy/moderate. This pleasant walk in the woods on top of Lookout Mountain is a good summer hike that periodically reveals its past as a coal-mining site. We’ll head out on DC&C trail, then wander back on Williams Cut and Marion 21 Trails, jumping off onto John Henry Trail to get back to our cars. Check the weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts often change dramatically. Wear hiking shoes or boots; bring snacks and/or lunch along with more water than you think you need; use insect repellent; gather up hiking poles, sunscreen, and rain jacket as needed. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 7:30 am ET at Food City in St. Elmo, in the area of the parking lot straight ahead off TN Ave. https://bit.ly/3C3Um9L  Register with the hike leader (required for all Scenic City hikes): Ginny Kidd, (423) 304-3799. Carpool cost: $1.00.