May 2019 RABBIT CREEK FROM CADES COVE TO CAMPSITE 15 BALD RIVER FALLS May 1 – Wednesday MAY 18 – Saturday We will begin by wading the broad and shallow stretch of Mill This out and back hike is in the Cherokee National Forest Creek and later Rabbit Creek, if we go all the way to Hannah beginning at the impressive Bald River Falls. The trail travels Mountain intersection. Water shoes needed. Meet at Alcoa along Bald River in an area that was heavily logged in the early Food City at 8:00. Let’s get this hike in before they close the part of the 20th century, then designated a Wilderness area in Cades Cove Loop road on Wednesday mornings! A moderate 1984. We will start out with a steep climb to the top of the falls 8.2 miles. Adding the Hannah Mountain intersection for an then follow the river through deciduous forest and over numerous additional 2 miles. Drive 70 miles RT = $3.50. embankments and cascades to Forest Service Road #126. A Leader: Ron Brandenburg 865-482-5078, large flat rock out in the river makes for a great lunch spot before
[email protected]. retracing our steps. Hike: 11.2 miles, rated moderate. Meet at Lenoir City Walmart 8 am, Drive 120 miles RT = $6.00. Leader: Nancy Dunning (865)705-9416
[email protected] APPALACHIAN TRAIL MAINTENANCE May 4 – Saturday We will start at Davenport Gap and work up toward the Mt. LADIES ONLY BACKPACK-CABIN FLATS Cammerer side trail. We plan to clean water bars, inspect May 18&19- Saturday & Sunday Davenport Gap shelter, trim vegetation, clear any manageable Join a group of adventurous women for what may be the first- blow downs and perform light trail maintenance.