July 17-July 20 – Red River Gorge Geological Area, Slade, Kentucky. Camping, Natural Bridge State Park. Group activity with Murfreesboro Chapter. Hikes include The Original Trail, Balanced Rock and the Rock Garden Trail, Court House Rock, Auxier Ridge and Double Arch hike and Gray’s Arch. Red River Adventure Outfitters offers a 8 mile Red River paddle past towering cliffs, awesome rock formations and deep forests. Kayak rental fee is $50. Bring water shoes. Contact Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.
July 31, 2023
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July 31-August 3 – Cataloochee Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikes TBA . Possible hikes: Cataloochee Divide Trail, Caldwell Fork and Boogerman Trails, Rough Fork, Caldwell Fork, and Big Fork Ridge Trails. Reserve space in campsite by emailing Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914
The hike will be approximately 5.75 miles and take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours. The terrain is relatively flat with a few steep ravine crossings. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended especially if we have had recent rain. Rain will cancel hike. We will meet in the unpaved parking area on the south side of Walnut Grove immediately east of the Wolf River. Registration is required with name and contact info. Please arrive no later than 8:45 to sign in and hear any announcements. We will leave the parking lot promptly at 9:00.
This is an easy 6-mile hike around the lake and through the woods. Meet at the lake parking lot and bring snacks and water. Registration required – at which time you will receive start time. Please include your phone number and email when registering. Rain will cancel hike.
We will hike the White trail for a total of 6-6.5 miles. Two creek crossings (one at the beginning and one at the end) are part of this trail. Most likely the creek will have water so wear waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack and allow 3 hours for this hike. Rain will cancel hike. Registration is required.
This is a 5.6 mile moderate hike in the forest. Along the way we will pass several lakes. Meet at the parking lot across from the playground. Bring water and a snack. Hiking boots are recommended. If it has rained there could be some mud. Registration is required.