Hiking - Sat, Mar 31 2007

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Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 31 2007 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 29 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Bruce

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate – Strenuous 10.5 Miles

This was one of the first ‘pocket wildernesses set aside in Tennessee by the conservation minded Bowater lumber company; setting aside small parcels of land with beautiful scenery for use by the public for hiking and outdoor recreation. This small wilderness area has a few caves, several bridges; including a triple steel bridge that crosses beautiful cascading Richland Creek to one of the two trails we will be hiking on. One trail peels off to climb to Laurel Falls, falling through the limestone top of the plateau, which we will climb up to and to the plateau top, through a narrow rock passage. Once done enjoying the scenic views from the top, we will make our way down to the Snow Falls trail, which climbs up the gorge on the opposite side to Buzzard Point and Snow Falls in a different direction. The wildflower display this time of year is stunning besides the widely varied scenic attractions here.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Good supportive hiking shoes for rocky terrain, besides the usual trail lunch and snacks and two liters/quarts of water and/or Gatorade.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dayton, TN Park and ride only From the park and ride, we travel up I-75 north to Tennessee, turn onto hwy.24 west to Chattanooga, where we get off at exit 178 north in Chattanooga to Hwy.27 north to Dayton, TN; where we turn onto local roads to the trailhead.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in terribly inclement weather as heavy thundershowers.

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Cost Includes:

Shared gas expenses for drivers, plus optional dinner- 10-12 bucks at a local diner in Dayton, TN

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