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Cumberland Trail - North Chickamauga Creek Segment




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cumberland Trail, Montlake Rd, Tn   Hike: Cumberland Trail - North Chickamauga Creek Segment  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 19 2015  7:00 am >> Sat, Dec 19 2015 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Dec 15 2015 7:27 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 18 2015 6:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
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:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Chickamauga Creek is one of 14 segments of the incomplete Cumberland Trail which passes through the eastern escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau.

We will be hiking about 12 miles of this trail - 6 in and out.

The trail boasts some beautiful sights, including the impressive rock features Tennessee is known for. It also has river views, at least 1 waterfall, overlooks providing great views of the Gorge, a little water crossing, & a ladder you have to descend.

There are a couple steep ups & downs & one place we have to cross the top of a waterfall (there is a cable). There was not a lot of water last time, but I do not know what it will be like this this time.

Bring a sense of adventure. I have done most, but not all of this trail.

We will be stopping for dinner on the way back. If you do not wish to join us please carpool accordingly.


Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking boots

$ for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I-75N for 87 miles

Use right 2 lanes to take exit 4 for TN-153 N toward Chickamauga Dam/Airport

Continue onto TN-153 N for 12.5 miles

Continue onto Dayton Blvd for 1.7 miles

Continue onto Dayton Pike for 1.1 miles

Turn Left onto Montlake Rd

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):230Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $92.00 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.

Notes:
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