Wednesday November 30, 2011 Hike -- HIKE IS ON -- Sewanee Perimeter Trail Hike

** HIKE IS ON ** The weather looks sunny with temperatures ranging from mid-30s to low-40s. We will park at the gates of Sewanee and shuttle to the Cross where we will walk along the bluff for several miles.  We will go down to Bridal Veil Falls which should be great with all the rain we have had on the mountain and which is set in a beautiful gorge.  We will then hike across to the other side of the bluff, and back around by Green's View to Shakerag.  If we still feel we need more, we can hike out to Piney Point and back which is near the gates where we will pick up our cars.  It will be about 7 miles with another 2 miles optional to go to Piney Point and back.  It is a beautiful hike on which you will see all the highlights of the Perimeter Trail.  This is an easy to moderate hike.  There is a 12' drop which needs to be negotiated and the length which make it a moderate hike, but the trail itself is relatively easy.  Meet at Trinity Tabernacle at 7:45 am CT for a 8:00am departure.  Gas reimbursement will be $10.  Check the blog Tuesday night after 6:00pm CT for changes due to weather. Photos: Ginger Jim Cheryl