Fiery Gizzard to Foster Falls (the trail reroute is complete)

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Fiery Gizzard to Foster Falls (the trail reroute is complete)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Grundy Forest Natural Area near Tracy City, TN

Hike: Fiery Gizzard to Foster Falls (the trail reroute is complete)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 30 2017 7:00 am >> Sun, Apr 30 2017 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 23 2017 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 29 2017 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

13 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

14 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jared S

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

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:

Join me on this hike of the full length of the Fiery Gizzard Trail. Please be aware that we will be hiking on very rough terrain. Entire sections of trail are on top of 2-3 foot rocks and boulders that move under your feet. If you don't have steady feet and ankles, this probably isn't the hike for you. Some people like it, some people hate it. There are a few water crossings but usually they can be hopped. Elevation gain will be 1500-2000 feet with most of it occuring in short distances as we climb out of the gorge a few times. Our pace will be moderate and change with the trail elevation and difficulty.

After shuttling cars to our ending location (a 20-25 minute chore) we will begin on the Fiery Gizzard trail at the Grundy Forest Natural Area. The Fiery Gizzard trail meanders along a beautiful river with several waterfalls and deep greenish blue pools of water. Hemlocks and interesting rock formations are everywhere. We should see quite a few wildflowers. Eventually we will climb out of the gorge and off a spur trail to Raven's Point, an overlook where we will take our lunch break. Returning to the main trail, we will continue on the Fiery Gizzard. We will pass two new reroutes that were just completed last year. The reroutes drop down and into the gorge with impressively built rock and wooden stairs. We will pass more waterfalls (even walk behind one) and have at least one more overlook. Eventually we will arrive at Foster Falls, a 60 foot beauty. We will try to arrainge the cars so the post hike shuttle will not cost us any time.

Photo Album From 2015:

http://imgur.com/a/ZxgAu

Some folks may stop for dinner on the way back. Make your plans known at the carpool.

Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes

Water/Small Filter

Lunch

Snacks to hold you over until the later lunch time

Extra clothes/shoes for the ride home

Rain gear

Cash for Carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking towel should we get our feet wet

Extra socks

Hiking poles

Moleskin

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park and Ride, take I-75N into TN. Take I-24W to exit 135. Turn Right onto Main St. (TN-2) for 0.6 mi. Turn Right onto Fairmont Ave. (US 64/US 41/TN56) and stay on US41/TN 56 for 4.8 miles towards Tracy City. Turn right on 3rd St at the Grundy Forest State Natural Area sign and head southand east 0.4 miles, then turn right on Marion, and head south 0.2 miles, and finally turn right again by the softball field and head about 100 yards down to the parking area, located on the left. Each turn is signed with a brown Grundy Forest State Natural area sign.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

287Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $114.80 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:

Hikers returning to the carpool may decide by vehicle whether to stop for dinner. Please be sure of your driver’s plans before leaving the carpool location or plan on being a driver.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Please see the AOC website for Cancellation/No-Show Policy