Roughly 9 miles. Moderately strenuous to strenuous for terrain and length
We’ll combine the Henry Hollow Loop trail with the eastern loop of the Laurel Woods trail. These paths will take us across creeks and over a number of ridges. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Meet at the Creekside Trailhead. Register with Mark for details and updates.
This relatively level trail winds along the shores of Percy Priest Lake. Since this is essentially an out-and-back route, those who want a shorter hike may turn around when they choose. Bring snacks, plenty of water, and pack a lunch for the trail. Register with Mark for details and updates.
Alternate date for inclement weather: Sunday, November 19th.
We’ll step off at 8:30 am and head away from downtown on a quieter trek through Two Rivers park, across and along the Stones and Cumberland rivers, and by the Ravenwood property. Meet at the skate park parking area. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear shoes appropriate for mostly paved greenway (we may take a short detour down the McGavock Spring House natural trail.) Register with Mark for updates.
Alternate date for inclement weather: Friday, October 13th.
Pickett State Park & Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Jamestown, TN
10 miles. Moderately strenuous for terrain and length.
We’ll depart from Arch Lake in Pickett State Park and hike segments of its Ridge and Moccasin Rock trails on through Pickett State Forest. We’ll continue through Pogue Creek Canyon to the overlook and back, then onto the Mesa Top and Upper Canyon trails. We’ll see spectacularly varied geologic features that include rock houses, arches, and bluffs. Bring snacks, plenty of water, and pack a lunch for the trail. Register with Mark for details and updates.
Alternate date for inclement weather: Sunday, October 1st.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 6 mi in/out moderate hike on the southbound CT trail to meet up with the backpackers and hike back to HOS. Short Hike: Howard will lead the 3 mi loop around HOS visiting the Devil’s Step Hollow Cave. Bring (electrolytes) water, snacks and lunch. 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 8:00 am CDST from Central Baptist Church, South Main St, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost is $3. For additional information contact the hike leader, Beth Joynt text or call 928-782-5564 to sign up for the long hike.
Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Bring water shoes. Moderate 5.4 miles out and back. 2.4 stream-miles of Cane Creek flow through the natural area along with Phelps Branch, a tributary to Cane Creek. A few small cascades, steep slopes, narrow ledges and a 20 ft. waterfall occur along Cane Creek. Many of these features can be observed along a 2.7 mile trail (5.4 miles total) that leads from the parking area to the Window Cliffs. The hike is moderate difficulty with 18 or so creek crossings. Depart 8:00am from the outer parking lot of Harbor Freight, 145 Highland Square, Crossville, TN. Carpool gas cost $5. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Bring (electrolytes) water and a snack. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb, email plateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.