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CT Laurel-Snow & Morgan Creek Section, Dayton, TN

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September 14 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Another adventure on a new section of trail that heads South under Buzzard Point. Moderate hike from the Laurel-Snow trailhead to Morgan Creek. Long Hike: est 8 mi out and back. Short Hike: 5 mi out and back. This trek first takes us on an old railbed along Richland Creek, past the entrance of Dixon Slope Mine, over Laurel Creek and then heads toward Snow Falls turning at the junction for Morgan Creek for 2 mi before turning back. Option on the return, to hike up to the base of Laurel Falls. The total elevation gain is approximately 700 feet. Bring (electrolytes) water, hiking sticks, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool cost is $6. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Central Baptist Church, South Main St, Crossville, TN. Contact Deb, ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text 931-267-2243.

Deb – txt 931-267-2243

CT Radar Tower Rd Section, Grandview, TN

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September 4 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. New adventure for us. Long Hike: Moderate to strenuous 8 mi hike heading South on a section of trail we haven’t hiked before with views of the Sequatchie Valley. Short Hike: 4-5 moderate to strenuous miles. We’ll hike out and back starting from about the junction of Happy Top and Radar Tower Roads. Bring (electrolytes) water, hiking sticks, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Carpool cost is $3. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Central Baptist Church, South Main St, Crossville, TN. Contact Deb, email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text 931-267-2243.

Deb – txt 931-267-2243

Grundy Forest and Sycamore Falls

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August 15 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Cascades on Fiery Gizzard Creek
Cascades along Fiery Gizzard Creek, Grundy Forest Day Loop

Thursday, August 15 – Grundy Forest, Sycamore Falls and Fiery Gizzard Loop, Tracy City.  Three miles, moderate.  Hike through beautiful Hemlocks and hardwood trees along cascading Fiery Gizzard Creek.  On the way to admire Sycamore Falls we will see Chimney Rocks.  We will also stroll through historic CCC camp.  Wear sturdy boots and bring hiking poles.  Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the trailhead after the hike.  Contact Patty Deen to register or for more information, pdeen@palomar.edu or 760-703-8115.  Meet at the Grundy Forest Day Loop trailhead at 8:30 am CDT.  The trailhead address is 131 Fiery Gizzard Road, Tracy City, TN.

Patty Deen

(760) 703-8115

Perimeter Trail Bowie Nature Park

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August 22 @ 8:30 am

Thursday, Aug 22. Perimeter Trail. 5.1 mile loop hike, rated Moderate. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview, TN. The environment is woodlands, lake and stream; expect partial shade. There is an indoor restroom and picnic tables.  Meet at Glenbrook Kroger parking lot 08:30 am or Bowie Nature Park parking lot at 09:30 am.  Bring water, snacks, poles, hat, sunscreen and bug spray.  Optional lunch after hike.  For more information, or if you are meeting at the trailhead, contact hike Leader:  Karen Hernan 615-429-5691.

Karen Hernan

615-429-5691

Chestnut Bend Trail – Franklin, TN

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August 3 @ 7:00 am

This is a three-mile easy hike/walk loop through the Chestnut Bend trails and Harlinsdale Park. We will start at Ellen Clark/Lou Laratta’s home in Franklin at 7am to beat the heat. We will pick up the trail from there and cross over the new bridge over the Harpeth River into Harlinsdale Park. We will walk through the park and hit the sidewalks into downtown Franklin where we will have breakfast at either Merridees Breadbasket or the Mercantile restaurant. Both restaurants have outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. After breakfast we will pick up another section of the Chestnut Bend trail that follows along the Harpeth River and is protected by trees and a cliff so it is cool on this trail. We will end up back at Ellen and Lou’s house. Participants should bring water and comfortable walking shoes. For people wanting to participate, contact Ellen Clark at ERCclark@aol.com.

For instructions to Ellen Clark’s home, please email Ellen at ercclark@aol.com.

Long Hunter State Park – Volunteer Trail Day Loop

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August 31 @ 8:00 am

Saturday, Aug 31 – Long Hunter State Park. Volunteer Trail Day Loop. 4 miles rated easy. This hike leads into a mature oak and hickory forest, threading through rock cedar woods and along the rocky shoreline of Percy Priest Lake. Enjoy views from a high bluff before reaching a quiet cove. This is a great trail to hike in the summer because it’s shady and there’s a breeze from the lake. Bring snacks and water. For more information or to sign up, contact Jan Safavi at 615-390-9146 or safavi.jan@gmail.com

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