Community guided hikes set for Saturday will have pleasant weather conditions. Ranger led hikes, Sat., April 27 , will provide a renewed experience of the beauty and history of the local region.
Sunny skies and mild temperatures go hand-in-hand with hiker’s plans as temps will be at 60-degrees at starting time and near 70 about three hours later. The air will be dry making for comfy conditions.
Easy @ Indian Mountain State Park
Ballard Loop Trail – paved wooded loop with a history of the park
Medium–Difficult @ Cumberland Trail State Park
Devils Racetrack – elevation/rocky, Stand at the edge of the Cumberlands!
Cumberland Trail Meeting Place: 220 Park Rd., Caryville – Cumberland Trail Office
(blue house right after Cove Lake campground entrance) We will caravan to trail head
Indian Mountain State Park – 143 Indian Mt. State Park Circle, Jellico
(Ballard Loop Trail)
Meeting Time: 11:00 am
Duration: Devils Racetrack 2-3 hours (lunch at the top)
Ballard Loop ¾ mile leisurely pace. Approx 45 minutes – 1 hour
Bring: Water, lunch snacks, backpack, close toed shoes, dress weather appropriate
Ages: 10 + children must be supervised by an adult
Small children must have close supervision due to rough terrain on Devils Racetrack
Safety: If you have any health conditions, please let your guide know and bring the appropriate medications if needed.
www.cumberlandtrail.guide – interactive map that will inform you of trail sections that are closed.
For More Information call: Brad Smiddy @ 423.566.2229 office / 423.262.9853 cell
Jeff Nichols @ 423.290.7091 (Thursday-Sunday)
Dana Mesa @ 423. 562.8377