Tennessee Trails Association

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Mile High Camping, Hiking GSMNP and Blue Ridge Parkway

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May 16 – May 19

Monday, May 16 through Thursday May 19, 2022. Camping in Mile High Campground and hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and trails off Blue Ridge Parkway. Maggie Valley, NC. Hikes are Waterrock Knob Trail on Monday, Hemphill Bald, Caldwell Fork and Rough Fork Trails Loop in the Smokies on Tuesday, Art Loeb Trail to Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain and Sam Knob Trail on Wednesday. On Thursday we will visit Soco Falls and Mingo Falls, Contact Joan Hartvigsen, email jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914 to save a spot in the reserved campsite. Monday evening after our hike we can view the sunset at Waterrock Knob. Wednesday after our hike we can eat at J. Arthur’s Restaurant in Maggie Valley, NC.

Joan Hartvigsen

931-962-0811

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Herb Parsons Lake

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March 26 All day

Herb Parsons Lake State Park, Fisherville TN

Here’s an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake and bring snacks and water. Registration required.

Janet Sheahan

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Meeman-Shelby Forest Horse Trail

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Meeman-Shelby Forest Horse Trail
Meeman-Shelby Forest Horse Trail

March 12 All day

Join us for a moderately strenuous 7-mile hiker/horse loop trail over a mixture of hills and flat areas around Poplar Tree Lake. Included is the Benjestown 2.5 mile loop which is quite hilly.

There will be restrooms available next to the parking lot. Plan to hike about 4 hours. Bring water and snack. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Rain will cancel hike. Registration is required.

Lynne Witherington

901-230-1501

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Sewanee Perimeter Trail and Sherwood Forest State Natural Area

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February 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sewanee Perimeter Trail and Sherwood Forest State Natural Area. This hike is 8.5 miles total for both hikes and rated easy. First, we’ll hike the Sewanee Perimeter Trail from the University gates parking lot to the War Memorial Cross. This out and back is approximately 6 miles and is paved part of the way. After this hike we will drive south on Highway 156 to hike the Sherwood Forest trail. This is a 2.5-mile easy loop trail located near Sewanee and offers nice bluff views. There is an amazing natural rock bridge, many rock formations and beautiful views. Bring water, lunch, and wear sturdy hiking boots. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

Overview of large forested area. Limestone ledge in foreground
Sherwood Forest Overlook
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South Cumberland SP: Big Creek Loop

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February 26 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, February 26 — Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, Ranger Falls, Big Creek Rim Trail Loop, strenuous, 9-10 miles. Beautiful waterfalls, great creek and great views, impressive cliffs. Please register with hike leader Bob Caperton, 423-902-7898 or rhcaperton@aol.com Meet at Durham St, Soddy Daisy, at 8:30 am.

Bob Caperton

(423) 902-7898

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Saturday February 26 – Rock Creek Loop, Big South Fork, Oneida, TN. Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter.

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February 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Rock Creek Loop is a 7 mile moderate hike with a climb as we exit. The hike follows Rock Creek and an old railroad bed with rock formations and a small waterfall. We depart Cracker Barrel at 8 am. Carpool gas cost is $7. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator email text/call 931-267-2243.

Deb email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org

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