Fiery Gizzard Trail Hike #2 (Foster Falls to Grundy Forest)

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Fiery Gizzard Trail Hike #2 (Foster Falls to Grundy Forest)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Start hike at Foster Falls State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 6 2010 7:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 14 2010 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 5 2010 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

~12 hrs including driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Tony Theriault

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This hike will cover around 14 miles over varied terrain from flat to steep and rocky. Must be in good condition, and have very good balance walking over rocks.

Hike the full length of Fiery Gizzard Trail plus overlook sections, starting at Foster Falls Small Wild Area and finishing at Grundy Forest State Park in Tracy City, TN

We will start out hiking the "climbers Trail" to the bottom of the falls. From Foster Falls parking area, we will head to the Foster Falls Overlook. At the Overlook we may head down to the base of the falls on the "Climber's Trail" and loop back up to the top of the plateau. Along the top of the Cumberland Plateau we will pass the Lichen Rock Overlook, Small Wild Overlook, Laurel Gorge Overlook, an old moonshine still, Anderson Falls, and finally the Foster Falls Overlook. The first 9 miles of Fiery Gizzard will be mostly flat easy and scenic along the top of the Plateau. We will make a side trip to the Ravens Point Overlook. The remaining 4.5 miles we will descend to the bottom of the gorge, and follow the Fiery Gizzard Creek upstream to the Grundy Forest Park. The trail down the gorge and next to the creek is very rocky, so good balance is required. We may catch up with the with the loop hike group along this section.

We plan to join the Fiery Grizzard Hike #1 (Loop Hike) at the Carpool meeting point and again at the end of the hike to share vehicle resources and avoid car-shuttling (Less time driving and standing around!) You can help help out with logistics by permitting another participant on Fiery Gizzard Hike #1 to drive your vehicle from Foster Falls to Grundy Forest State Park where will will begin.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of food and water
Clothing for the weather
Sturdy boots or trail shoes with good traction
Headlamp or flashlight
$$ for carpool driver and a meal after the hike.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking sticks
Camera

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

277Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $110.80 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:

In order for logistics to work for this point-to point hike, it is necessary to meet and join at the carpool unless you make other arrangements to return to your vehicle at Foster Falls State Park.

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

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

Due to difficult terrain on some portions of the trail, the hike will be postponed if icy conditions are forecast.