Prentice Cooper State Forest - Sara

We had 11 hikers to brave the cold to hike a section of the Pot Point Loop at Prentice Cooper State Forest. We first enjoyed the view from Snoopers Rock and then started our hike clockwise on the loop trail. The trail was covered in a thick layer of leaves with rocks hidden underneath, and we had beautiful views of the Tennessee River along the way. We enjoyed lunch on the top of the natural bridge and then explored underneath the arch. Craig, Jim and Lora went on to see the waterfall off the Ritchie Hollow trail but the rest of us returned to our vehicles. Hikers were Jim Barritt, Jay Brain, Anna Lina Buckley, Chuck Deen, Patty Deen, Craig McBride, Lora McBride, Sara Pollard, Marietta Poteet, Georganne Ross, and Jan Safavi.

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Prentice Cooper Pot Point Loop - Sara

We had 17 hikers from 4 different chapters to hike the 11.7 mile Pot Point Loop at Prentice Cooper State Forest. This loop is a section of the Cumberland Trail. We hiked it clockwise starting at Snooper's Rock. We took a snack break at the natural bridge. We had clear views of the winding Tennessee River and Raccoon Mountain. We stopped for lunch at the Raccoon Mountain Overlook. The weather was a bit chilly and windy but it was a good day because the views were nice since the leaves haven't come out completely on the trees. We had several small creek crossings and had to climb over some downed trees. Beautiful rock formations and we saw a few wildflowers. 

From the Highland Rim and Murfreesboro chapter were Jim Barritt, Eleanor Gilchrist, Joan Hartvigsen, Scott Jordan, Sarah Lovett, Craig McBride, Lora McBride, Sara Pollard, and Kathy Stutts. From the Scenic City chapter were Connie Bexell, Mark Brossio, Maggie Cloud, Betsy Darken, Tammy Hendrick, Will Latham, Tom McElhone and Wayne Drown (Sumner Trails). 

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