October 2019 Scheduled Hikes
Check the blog one hour prior to hike time for cancellation or for any other updates/changes to our schedule before hiking.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019, Hike -- Dog Cove is on the way to Lost Creek for an easy 4-5 mile in/out hike to a circa 1800s farm home following alongside Lost Creek and crossing the creek a couple of times. Water shoes may be needed if the water is high. Optional side trail to an arch. Drive a couple miles away to Lost Creek Cave and Waterfall hike is about a 1.5 mile round-trip, which is located in a sink and faces a 60-foot tall waterfall. Just down the road is short level trail to Rylander Cascades. Depart 7:30am CT from Tractor Supply on West Ave. Carpool cost is $5. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Wednesday Oct 5, 2019 -- Hit the Trails Festival at the corner of Peavine Rd and Stonehenge Drive 9am to 2pm.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019 -- Little River to Cucumber Gap to Jake's Creek Trail in GSMNP. This hike is a combination of three trails in GSMNP starting from Elkmont for a total of 5.5 miles. We start along Little River Trail and enjoy a pretty river moving through various sized rocks. Next, we'll take the Cucumber Trail through old growth Forest, Tulip Poplars, Rhododendrons, and wildflowers. Last, we'll turn back to the parking area on Jake's Gap Trail, and walk past historic old summer homes to our cars. Hike is rated moderate due to an approximately 450 ft. climb in 1.3 miles of the Cucumber Gap Trail. Depart from Vanity Fair west parking lot at 7:30am CT. Well stop to eat dinner on the way home. Carpool cost $9. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Thursday, OCT 10, 2019 – Plateau Chapter Meeting. This a working meeting to finalize plans for the Annual Conference. Bring your ideas for fundraising. Bring your own dinner. Meet at 5pm CT at First United Methodist Church Annex, 69 Neecham Street, Crossville. Contact Chapter Chair, Bruce Whitehead, 941-716-3620 or plateau@tennesseetrails.org for information.
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 -- Cumberland Trail, Stinging Fork State Natural Area and Soak Creek, Spring City, TN. Stinging Fork State Natural Area features a 35-foot waterfall and cascade at the end of the 1 ½ mile trail. Due to some elevation gain and possibly slick rocks, the hike is rated moderate to difficult. From the falls we’ll head down the new trail to Soak Creek. We’ll drop off a car or two at the Soak Creek/Piney River Trailhead before we head up to the Stinging Fork Trailhead. Depart 7:30 am CT from Trinity Tabernacle HY 127S. Carpool cost is $3. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Fri-Sun, Oct 18-20, 2019 -- TTA Annual Conference, Crossville, TN. Attendees will check in at the Fairfield Glade Conference Center on Stonehenge Drive. Various hikes offered on Friday begin from 10am to 1pm. The Fri and Sat evening events will begin at 7pm. There will be a silent auction, white elephant sale and bake sale along with other fun games to raise money. The Sat evening buffet meal is from 4-6:30pm.
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 -- CT Graysville Mountain Section to Cranmore Cove Overlook. Long hike is 6 mile in/out strenuous starting from the Roaring Creek trailhead to Hell's Kitchen (climbers trail) a maze of giant boulders. Short hike is 3.5 in/out easy along Roaring Creek. OR alternate moderate hike of 8 mi on the CT to an old mining area, a seasonal waterfall, and a spectacular view overlooking Roaring Creek, the town of Graysville and the Cranmore Valley. Depart 7:30am CT from Trinity Tabernacle HY 127. Carpool cost is $6. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 -- John Muir Trail to Angel Falls Overlook, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN
This is an 8 mile in/out hike rated moderate from Leatherwood Ford go Angel Falls Overlook. Short hike is 4 miles easy in/out. The hike passes several rock houses, a small waterfall and a couple overlooks on the way to Angel Falls Overlook, which is a massive rock outcropping several hundred feet above the Big South Fork Cumberland River. Depart 7:30am CT from Cracker Barrel HY 127N. Carpool cost is $7. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Bruce Whitehead. plateau@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Thursday Dec 5, 2019 Christmas Party at the Fairfield Glade Library building on Lakeview starting at 4pm.
