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South Cumberland State Park – Buggytop Trail – Sewanee

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August 10 All day

Saturday, Aug 10 – South Cumberland State Park – Buggytop Trail and Natural Bridge. Sewanee. 4.5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Highland Rim chapter. We will hike to Lost Cove Cave on the Buggytop trail. This is one of the plateau’s most impressive cave entrances. The mouth of the cave is carved out of a 150-foot cliff. After hiking the Buggytop Trail, we will stop at the Sewanee Natural Bridge State Natural Area to see the largest known natural bridge in the South Cumberland area. Bring snacks and plenty of water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

*** CANCELLED *** Montgomery Bell Trails Combination

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August 16 All day

*** CANCELLED ***

Montgomery Bell State Park
Burns, TN
7 miles
Moderately strenuous for length.

We’ll hike a combination of the Montgomery Bell, Ore Pit, and Creech Hollow trails, enjoying forest scenery, water features, and history. Then we’ll cool off at the swim beach on Lake Acorn. Bring snacks, water, and a lunch for the trail. Don’t forget sun and bug protection and your swim gear. Register with Mark for updates

Mark H

‪(615) 669-3221‬

Montgomery Bell Trailhead Montgomery Bell State Park

Montgomery Bell Trailhead
Burns, TN 37029 United States + Google Map

Buggy Top and Natural Bridge

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August 10 All day

Saturday, August 10 – South Cumberland State Park – Buggytop Trail and Natural Bridge. Sewanee. 4.5 miles rated moderate. Joint hike with the Murfreesboro Chapter.  We will hike to Lost Cove Cave on the Buggytop trail. This is one of the plateau’s most impressive cave entrances. The mouth of the cave is carved out of a 150-foot cliff. After hiking the Buggytop Trail, we will stop at the Sewanee Natural Bridge State Natural Area to see the largest known natural bridge in the South Cumberland area. Bring snacks and plenty of water. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714- 3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

Lost Creek Falls, Rylander Falls and Dry Creek Falls, Sparta, TN

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September 18 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Moderate 5 mile hike out and back to all 3 waterfalls plus the Lost Creek Cave. Bring (electrolytes) water, 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. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Harbor Freight outer parking lot. Or meet 7:45am CDST from the Pleasant Hill Community Church, 48 Church Dr, Pleasant Hill, TN. Carpool cost is $4. Please text Sheila 931-260-6065 if you are joining this hike.

Sheila Miller

931-260-6065

Pickett SP Natural Bridge, Hazard Cave, Indian Rockhouse, Ladder Trails

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August 24 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. SHORT HIKE: This is an easy to moderate 5 mile loop which includes a natural bridge, Hazard cave, Indian rockhouse. At Hazard Cave there are signs along the trail that identify the endangered Cumberland Sandwort plant. Take a closer look and you will see parts of the rock carved over time into intricate shapes, and beautifully colored by algae and lichen. LONG HIKE: Short Hike plus the Ladder Trail for 7 moderate miles. Depart 7:30 AM CT from the southeast corner of Cracker Barrel rear parking lot off Interstate 40 Exit 317. Carpool cost is $6. Bring lunch, snacks, (electrolytes) water, bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike leader, Deb, text/call 931-267-2243 or email ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org.

Deb – hike leader

Hardie Trail Dog Cove, Bon Air, TN and Lake Alice Trail, Pleasant Hill, TN

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August 3 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Joint Hike with Upper Cumberland. Long Hike & Short Hike: 2.5 mile Hardie trail off Old Bon Air Rd with rock bluffs and a waterfall. Then we’ll drive back to Pleasant Hill and do the 2.5 mi Lake Alice Trail. Bring (electrolytes) water, 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. Depart 7:30 am CDST from outer parking lot of Harbor Freight, 145 Highland Square, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost is $4. Please text Cheryl if you are joining this hike.

Cheryl Heckler, text/or call 931-200-7436.

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