APRIL 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, April 1 -- Piney Falls, Grandview, TN and Twin Rocks Nature Trail, Spring City, TN.
Piney Falls is a 3 mile round trip hike that features the 80 foot tall Upper Piney Falls. The climb down and back to Lower Piney Falls is steep on a side trail. The trail also features a rock climb with the assist of a rope and a water crossing. Twin Rocks trail is 2-3 miles depending if you do the loop or in/out. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. Depart at 7:30am CDST from Trinity Tabernacle on HY127 South. Carpool cost is $3. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Piney Falls is a 3 mile round trip hike that features the 80 foot tall Upper Piney Falls. The climb down and back to Lower Piney Falls is steep on a side trail. The trail also features a rock climb with the assist of a rope and a water crossing. Twin Rocks trail is 2-3 miles depending if you do the loop or in/out. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. Depart at 7:30am CDST from Trinity Tabernacle on HY127 South. Carpool cost is $3. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Wednesday, April 8 - Virgin Falls Natural Area, Sparta, TN. SHORT HIKE: 5 mi in/out with a stream crossing to Big Laurel Falls (30-foot waterfall). LONG HIKE: This is a 9-mile strenuous hike to the 110 foot tall Virgin Falls. Along the way, we will pass Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls and Sheep Cave Falls. There is a stream crossing and some difficult footing on this hike with much up and down hiking. There is a possibility the water at the stream crossing may be a little high so bring water shoes. Depart 7:30am CDST from Tractor Supply on West Ave. Carpool cost is $4. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, via email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Thursday, April 9, Chapter Monthly Meeting. Meeting held 6pm in the First Methodist Church Annex on Neecham St. Meet for dinner at 4:30pm Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant,72 Woodmere Mall, Crossville, TN. Speaker Bobby Fulcher. Please let Norm know you are coming to dinner, (931) 202 - 2338.
Saturday, April 11, South Cumberland State Park, Fiery Gizzard, Tracy City, TN.
LONG HIKE: We will do an in/out 7-8 miles to Yellow Pines Falls on the Dog Hole Trail passing 3 other falls along the way. SHORT HIKE: In/out 4-5 mi. We begin at the Fiery Gizzard parking lot and take a rugged climb, for the first couple miles. Gas reimbursement is $8. Bring water, lunch and snacks. Depart 7:30 am CDST Trinity Tabernacle Church on HY 127 South, Crossville. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Wednesday, April 15, Cumberland Trail North Chickamauga Section, Soddy Daisy, TN. LONG HIKE: Starting from the Barker Camp Rd trailhead we'll hike 8.3 miles along and across Cooper Creek, bring water shoes. There is a nice overlook near Panther Branch. After descending several switchbacks we will cross Cooper Creek to Stephen's Campground then past old mines to Montlake Rd Trailhead. SHORT HIKE: After dropping off the long hikers drivers will travel to the Montlake Rd Trailhead hiking in to meet the long hikers. Depart from Trinity Tabernacle Church at 7:30 am CDST. 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, via email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Saturday, April 18, - Standing Stone State Forest - Lake Trail, Hilham, TN. - Join us on a 5 mile wildflower hike around the Lake. The park takes its name from a 12 foot tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in Monterey. Depart 7:30 am CDST from Cracker Barrel. Pack water, snacks and lunch (option: eat late lunch in Cookeville). Carpool cost is $6. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, John or Deb Martin, text/call 443-545-9135.
Wednesday, April 22 Cumberland Mountain State Park, Crossville, TN. LONG HIKE: 8 mile loop on Cumberland Plateau Trail and Overnight Trail, Moderate; this hike will begin on the Cumberland Plateau Trail which loops through a diverse forest downstream from the dam along Byrd Creek. It continues on Byrd Creek trail crossing over the Boy Scout bridge before intersecting with the Overnight trail. The Overnight Trail winds through the hills flanking Three-mile Creek and a diverse forest before returning back on the Cumberland Plateau Trail. SHORT TRAIL: In/out 4-5 miles. Depart fromTrinity Tabernacle Church HY 127 South 7:30 a.m CDST. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, at plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.
Wednesday, April 29- Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg, TN. Short Hike: 4 mile moderate loop on the South Old Mac and Judge Branch trails. Long Hike: 6.5 mile moderate to strenuous loop on South Old Mac and North Old Mac. Lots of wildflowers. Depart 7:30am CDST from Outlet Mall, Interstate Drive, west parking lot. 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, text/call 931-267-2243 or email plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org.
