Saturday March 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00 am
Saturday/Sunday Trail Days (Fiery Gizzard)
Flex your Tennessee volunteer muscle by helping with a major trail
reroute along the Fiery Gizzard Trail. This exciting reroute will cut
through some rough and beautiful terrain so be prepared with sturdy
footwear and plenty of water/snacks. If you have a favorite tool or pair
of gloves, feel free to bring them. We will meet at the Grundy Forest
parking lot and will work till early afternoon. For more info or if you
want to bring a large group, email Ranger Jason at jason.reynolds@tn.gov.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd, Tracy City, TN 37387
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Friday March 4th
2:00 pm
Grundy Forest Nature Hike (2 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest Parking lot for a moderate 2 mile
hike to explore the beautiful ecology of the pristine Grundy Forest.
About this time of year the creeks should be full of life for some
brilliant water photography. This is a moderate hike over some rough
terrain including rocks and roots so please wear sturdy shoes and bring
plenty of water.
Friday March 11th
2:00 pm
Grundy lakes Exploration (2.3 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Grundy Lakes parking lot for a moderate 2.3 mile
hike around the Grundy Lakes Day Use area. On this hike we will explore
the ecology of the lakes environment as well as the human impact of the
region. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water!
Meeting Address: 587 Lakes Road, Tracy City, TN 37387
Saturday March 19th
10:00 am
Climber’s Loop Hike (2 miles)
Join a South Cumberland State Park volunteer on this moderate 2 mile hike
to view the towering cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, and scenic views.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
Sunday March 20th
1:00 pm
Bark in the Park on the Meadow Trail (1.3 miles)
Bring your FRIENDLY furry friend for a sunday afternoon walk on the
Meadow Trail where they’ll get to meet other doggy friends! Ranger Jessie
will be there with her own Princess Zelda for this 1.3 mile hike. Be sure
to keep your dog on a leash for the ENTIRE hike and bring a bag to clean
up after your furry friend as well. Meet at the baseball field parking
lot behind the Visitor’s Center to begin this hike.
Meeting Address: 11745 Hwy 41, Monteagle, TN 37356
Friday March 25th
1:00 pm
Owl Talk
Meet our park’s first ever education bird! Ranger Jessie will be in the
V.C. at 1 p.m. to show you our Barred Owl and tell you about the impact
our feathery friend has on our environment. This program will take place
in the media room at our visitor’s center.
Meeting Address: 11745 Hwy 41, Monteagle, TN 37356
2:00 pm
Natural Bridge Geology
Join Ranger Park at the Natural Bridge parking lot for an easy walk down
to view the sandstone arch and discuss the awesome forces that helped
create it. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Meeting Location: Natural Bridge Rd. Sewanee, TN 37375
Saturday March 26th
1:00 pm
Laurel Gorge Overlook Hike (5 miles)
Meet Ranger Park at the Foster Falls Parking Lot for a moderate 5 mile
walk to the incredible scenic vista that is the Laurel Gorge Overlook.
Green things are just waking up from their winter slumber so be sure to
bring a camera! Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
