Rock Creek Loop - Sara

We had 6 hikers to hike the 7.5 mile Rock Creek Loop at Big South Fork. We hiked it counterclockwise starting at the Blevins Cemetery. It's a beautiful trail that goes along Rock Creek most of the way. We saw an abundance of wildflowers which Mark could identify for us. The trail has rock steps that lead up and down slopes with wooden plank bridges and larger bridges across side creeks. We had a nice breeze and enjoyed lunch beside the creek. Hikers were Jim Barritt, Jean Breuer, Debra Dodd, Joan Hartvigsen, Mark Hubbard and Sara Pollard

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Virgin Falls - Sara

We had two chapters represented on our out and back hike to Virgin Falls, and it was a hot day to be hiking in March. We saw lots of beautiful wildflowers along the way. We explored Sheep Cave and all the waterfalls we passed were flowing nicely. We left our packs at our lunch spot and hiked to the top of Virgin Falls. Coming down was tricky in the narrow passage, but we all made it.  

Hikers were Jean Breuer, Craig McBride, Lora McBride, Sara Pollard and from Clarksville Evelyn Bishop, Cinde Jones, Paula Sanders, Steve Turner and Deborah White.

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Cumberland Trail backpack- Graysville and Laurel/Snow pocket segments

Eight of us backpacked the Graysville and Laurel/Snow pocket wilderness segments of the Cumberland trail. It was a very hot weekend! We started at Roaring Creek trailhead and headed North. Enjoying the waterfalls, overlooks, and rock formations. We set up camp about a mile before Hwy 30 with a good water source, flat area, and a campfire. Sunday we contiued on across Hwy 30 and dropped down into the Morgan Creek gorge. Wonderful display of wildflowers all the way down the mountain. We crossed Morgan Creek and followed Richland Creek up to the campground and back down to the parking area. It was around 16 miles.

Backpackers were: Sara Pollard, Cynthia Skidmore, ,Cindy Strang, Curtis Thomas, Bryan Tauchen, Jean Breuer, Craig McBride, and Lora McBride.

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Cumberland Cove - Sara

We had 10 hikers led by Sheila Miller on the trails at beautiful Cumberland Cove in Monterey. These trails are on private property where Sheila and Jerome Phifer live. The trails are well maintained and have good signage. Some of the ropes to aid in boulder and creek crossings were installed by Jerome and a great help to the hikers. We started the hike at Overlook Park and hiked the Cowpens trail. The hike ended up on a big rock with views of the creek. The most strenuous part of the hike was down to see Devils Creek Falls. Then on to the North loop to a creek crossing and along beautiful bluffs stopping along the way to see Preachers Rock. At the end of the hike, we took a short drive to Eagles Flight to see a special overlook. It was a beautiful sunny day, and everyone enjoyed the challenging and beautiful hike.  Hikers were Jay Brain, Jean Breuer, Cindy Clark, Mark Hubbard, Sheila Miller, Shy Murphy, Alan Nguyen, Jerome Phifer, Sara Pollard, and Cheryl Smith.

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Cedars of Lebanon SP - Sara

We had 11 hikers on the Hidden Springs Trail hike today at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Before the hike John Ruth and his wife Terri cooked breakfast for us at their campsite. We had delicious sausage links, fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs. Sara brought blueberry muffins to share and Jeannie provided some English muffins. 

After breakfast we met in the Hidden Springs parking lot which was almost full since it was a warm and beautiful day. We met several hikers and runners along the trail. We had to step around some mud puddles but that's not unusual for this flat trail. 

Hikers were Marilyn Beachboard, Joe Campbell, Amanda Carkhuff, Eduardo Contreras, Tony Jones, Judy Pannick, Sara Pollard, Jeannie Potter, John Ruth, Jan Safavi, and Martina Terrazas.  

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Stone Door Loop - Joe

Hiked 8 miles on the Stone Door Loop along the Stone Door and the Laurel trails. Hike leader Joe Campbell, hikers: Cynthia Meinerding, Peggy Harris, Joan Hartvigsen, Misty Fell, Sheila Miller & Shannon Thompson.

Sewanee Loop - Joe

Joe Cambell led a hike on the Sewanee Loop. We hiked on the Cheston Trail to the Perimeter Trail to Memorial Cross, take Tennessee Williams trail (visit Apostles Chapel) to University Avenue, (visit All Saints Chapel), take Abbo’s Alley (visit the Labyrinth) to South Carolina Ave, to Clara’s Point Rd, back on the Cheston Trail to the parking lot. 

Hikers include Sara Pollard, Jean Breuer, Nancy Juodenas, Gloria Dale Williams, Wendy Fish, Cindy Watson, Joan Hartvigsen, Peggy Harris, Judy Fries, Jim Barritt, & Ben Faught