LAST MINUTE - Lookout Mountain - Sat, Feb 1 2014

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LAST MINUTE - Lookout Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lookout Mountain, TN   Hike: LAST MINUTE - Lookout Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 1 2014  8:00 am >> Sat, Feb 1 2014 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 31 2014 11:02 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 1 2014 1:00 am
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Beth H
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

This is a nice hike with beautiful views. There is not a lot of elevation gain, but it is concentrated in 3 spots.

We will start at Cravens  House & walk along the Bluff Trail & then descend to the Skyukia Trail for a walk in the woods to Skyuka Springs. From there it is 1 mile a climb back up to the Bluff Trail.

Once there, this will be a nice flat walk along the edge of the mountain with the valley on one side & rock faces on the other. There is a short but steep side trail up to Sunset Rock where we will stop to enjoy the view.

Next we climb back down to the Bluff Trail and then up to the top of the mountain at Point Park, which offers great views of the valley below, including The Tennessee River & Moccassin Bend.

We'll do a quick loop around the top & back down to our cars.

We will probably stop in Chattanooga on the way back for dinner. If you do not wish to join us make sure you carpool with someone returning directly.

 

 
 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water

Sturdy hiking boots - preferably waterproof - Lookout Mtn. has a lot of springs & rocks.

Snacks for the trail

$$$ for carpool!!!

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

A sense of adventure


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Chastain go I-75 North for 85 miles

Take I-24 West for 6 miles

Exit  #175 - Browns Ferry. Turn Left onto Browns Ferry

After .6 miles Turn Left onto Cummings Hwy.

Travel .8 miles & turn Right onto 318 (See sign for Craven's House)

Drive 1 mile & turn Right onto 148 (Scenic Hwy)

Drive .7 miles

Turn Right onto Cravens Terrace

After .8 miles the entrance to  Cravens House will be on your right.

 

 

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):218Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $87.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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