Fiery Gizzard Trail Hike #1 (10 mile Loop)

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Fiery Gizzard Trail Hike #1 (10 mile Loop)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tracy City, TN

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 6 2010 7:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 14 2010 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 5 2010 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

~12 hours including driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Dianne
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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This hike will cover around 10 miles over varied terrain from flat to steep and rocky. You must be in good condition, and have very good balance walking over rocks.

We will be hiking the Fiery Gizzard Loop Trail beginning at Grundy Forest State Natural Area. We will descend into the river gorge and hike about 1.7 miles along the river until we reach the Dog Hole Trail branch where we will ascend to the top of the ridge and continue approximately 3 miles to Raven Point. Here we will take a brief break before a steep descend back into the river gorge where we will follow the river for 4.5 miles back to the trailhead.

The trail along the river is very scenic with numerous falls and cascades as well as areas called Crumbling Bluff, The Fruit Bowl and Chimney Rock. It is also very rocky. In many section we will literally be hiking on the rocks so good balance is required.

We plan to join the Fiery Grizzard Hike #2 (Foster Falls to Grundy Forest) 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 may be asked to help out with logistics by driving the vehicle of another participant on Fiery Gizzard Hike #2 from Foster Falls to Grundy Forest State Park where we will begin.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of food and water
hiking boots / trail shoes with good traction
clothing appropriate for the weather
Headlamp or flashlight
cash for your carpool driver and for dinner

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be provided at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

277Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

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:

* 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.