Hike

Long Hike: 6.5 miles moderate to difficult thru hike. Requires a car shuttle. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate with a short strenuous climb out and back. The trail offers panoramic overlook views of the lake; many diverse species of wildflowers (in season) and native wildlife; and breathtaking scenery. The secluded trail runs 6.5 miles between the Overlook Recreation Area (‘Tater Knob) and Defeated Creek Campground on Cordell Hull Lake, and is considered moderate to difficult because of side-sloping trails. There are a few stream crossings, one of which may require water shoes. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. We will depart from Cracker Barrel off I-40 Crossville Exit 317 at 7:30 am CDST. Carpool gas cost $7. Deb text/call 931-267-2243.

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. We’ll go to the Park Office on the West side of the park to use the bathroom. We’ll drive a short distance to the Harmon Picnic area where there is plenty of parking and where the hike starts. We’ll do 6 moderate miles which will include the Garmon Trail to the Harmon Loop (go right and do 1/2 the loop Then take the Marine Railway Spur to the Marine Railway Trail and then we’ll backtrack since the six miles are done as an in and out. After the first hike we can either eat at the Harmon Pucnic area or at the Norris Lake. For those who want to continue hiking we can go to the East Side and do the Storybook Trail to the Christmas Fern Trail to Tall Timber Trail and the Highpoint Spur trail and back. That is an additional 4 miles as an in and out. I have a map and directions for about 10 people.

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 8 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4-5 mi round trip moderate to strenuous. We’ll hike South toward Lone Oak past the Furnace Rockhouse and Vortex Falls. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Carpool cost is $7. Depart 7:30 AM CDST from the southeast parking lot of Central Baptist Church, 1346 S Main St, Crossville. Deb text/call 931-267-2243.

Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 9.1 mi round trip on the Big Creek Trail to the Alum Gap campground then ½ mi to the overlook. Elevation gain is 1,135. Short Hike: 4-5 mi out and back. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. 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 $7. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Beth, text/call 928-782-5564 .

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Joint hike with Upper Cumberland Chapter. Long Hike: 7 mi moderate to strenuous. Short Hike: 4 mi moderate to strenuous down to the creek and back, then hike to Maude’s Crack Overlook and back. This hike is a loop that descends to the bottom of No Business Gorge, and then follows the creek for a mile or so to the rim of the gorge. The last 100 feet of the climb is through Maude’s Crack. There are relics of an early 20th century settlement along No Business Creek. The hike is approximately 7 miles of rugged terrain, a stream crossing, and one climb. Water shoes may be necessary to wade through the creek. Bring hiking poles, (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. 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 SW rear parking lot of the Crossville Cracker Barrel, Executive Dr, Crossville, TN. Carpool cost $7. Contact Bill ttachairperson68@gmail.com 931-335-9360 for info.