Tennessee Trails Association February schedule
There is a leaderless hike (typically 5 – 7 miles) every Wednesday morning. For additional information or to get on an e-mail list for the hikes, contact Bill Harris at (931) 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com Rain cancels.
February 11 is the Chapter Meeting. Art Circle Public Library Community Room. 6:30 PM CST. Chocolate and dessert social. Let’s plan our spring hikes while sampling the potluck of desserts.
February 13 is a hike to Stinging Fork and Piney Falls, Grandview and Spring City. These two hikes are being combined to give a total hiking distance of about 6 miles.
Piney Falls is a 3 mile round trip hike that features the 80 foot tall Upper Piney Falls. The trail goes to the bottom of the falls along a sandstone cliff. If you want to get close to the bottom of the falls, be prepared to do some rock hopping.
Stinging Fork State Natural Area is about 10 miles from Piney Falls and features a 35-foot waterfall and cascade at the end of a 1 ½ mile trail.
Due to the elevation changes and possibility of slick rocks, the hike is rated moderate.
Meet at the Meet at the visitor center at Cumberland Mountain State Park at 8 AM CST. For more information and to register, contact Ginger Cass at 931-788-1466.
February 20. Laurel Falls, Dayton, TN. 5 miles roundtrip, moderate. This section of the Cumberland Trail follows an old railroad bed along Richland Creek and gradually gains elevation until the trail forks. The east leg leads to 80-foot high Laurel Falls. The trail gains elevation and requires a steep climb, including climbing over and around rocks, in order to get to the falls. Meet at the visitor center at Cumberland Mountain State Park at 8 AM CST. For more information and to register, contact Karla Miller at 931-707-5502 or by e-mail at [email protected].