Hiking Group set to explore Upper Rock Creek Gorge
For The Vista
On Friday, May 4, the Fairfield Glade Hiking Group will travel down to Dayton, TN to traverse the Upper Rock Creek Gorge which is a section of the Cumberland Trail.
This trail picks up near where we hiked Rock Creek Loop in April. This is a pretty hike of five miles. They will walk the newest bridge on the Cumberland Trail that is a masterpiece in the middle of the wilderness and try to identify some wildflowers.
Bring a lunch to eat on the trail. A short car shuttle is required for this hike.
Difficulty: This hike is rated moderate.
Hiking has risks and safety is a high priority on every outing. Hazards include uneven trails, drop-offs, slippery rocks, stream crossings, wildlife encounters, auto accidents, and more. The hiking group assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps. Hiking is at your own risk.
Participants in the hikes should be in good physical condition. Walking on paved and level surfaces does not compare with hiking on uneven trails with elevation gains and losses. Please assess your level of fitness to the difficulty of the hikes so that you can keep up with the group.
Boots, or lug soled hiking shoes are necessary to help prevent falls on slippery trails. Always bring water, insect repellent, and rain gear. Remember, all hiking is at your own risk. It is each person’s responsibility to be in good physical condition to attempt this hike.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board across from the Fairfield Glade Post Office for each hike. The group will depart from the parking lot closest to the 4-way stop sign in FFG at the corner of Peavine and Stonehenge at 8 A.M. SHARP. Please be there between 7:30 A.M. and 7:45 A.M. to receive information and form carpools. If you ride with someone else to and from the hike the policy is to reimburse the driver for gas. The amount to reimburse the driver for this hike is $8 per person. Please have the correct amount.
If you have any questions please call the leaders of the hike John and Cindy Rife at 456-0418. You can visit us on the web by typing “FFG Hiking” in Google and our site pops up first.