This trail winds along streams and the Piney River most of its 7.5 mile length and has a great wildflower display. Designated as a pocket wilderness by the Bowater Paper Co., it is now part of the Cumberland Trail. The trail is not difficult, but is long, and the hike should be undertaken only by hikers that can complete 7.5 miles. Sites of interest along the trail include a picturesque 100 foot suspension bridge and the remains of an old dinky railroad bed. A visit to the Spider Den will be included if enough hikers are interested. We will need to arrange a shuttle on this one way trail, and we will hike at a moderate pace. Wear good hiking shoes or boots; bring water, lunch and snacks. We will depart at 8:00 am CT at Trinity Tabernacle Church. For more information and to register, contact Carolyn Miller by e-mail at cardan@frontiernet.net or at 931-839-3213. Carpool cost $5
We Welcome all hikers and hope you will join us for our upcoming hikes below. Membership is not required however If you want to join go to this website https://tennesseetrails.org/plans/memberships/ and fill out the form. Annual membership is $25. Or print off the form and bring it and a check made out to Tennessee Trails Association to one of our hikes. Chapter Chair is Norm Brinsley (931) 202-2338, huxianlj@gmail.com or plateau@tennesseetrails.org.

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Hike -- Cumberland Trail, Piney River Segment, Spring City, TN
This trail winds along streams and the Piney River most of its 7.5 mile length and has a great wildflower display. Designated as a pocket wilderness by the Bowater Paper Co., it is now part of the Cumberland Trail. The trail is not difficult, but is long, and the hike should be undertaken only by hikers that can complete 7.5 miles. Sites of interest along the trail include a picturesque 100 foot suspension bridge and the remains of an old dinky railroad bed. A visit to the Spider Den will be included if enough hikers are interested. We will need to arrange a shuttle on this one way trail, and we will hike at a moderate pace. Wear good hiking shoes or boots; bring water, lunch and snacks. We will depart at 8:00 am CT at Trinity Tabernacle Church. For more information and to register, contact Carolyn Miller by e-mail at cardan@frontiernet.net or at 931-839-3213. Carpool cost $5