Scenic Hike Near Chattanooga - Sat, Dec 29 2012

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Scenic Hike Near Chattanooga

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 29 2012 8:00 am >> Sat, Dec 29 2012 12:09 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Dec 23 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 28 2012 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Beth H
Melanie Marks

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a beautiful hike in the scenic Prentice Cooper State Forest just North West of Chattanooga.

The majority of the hike will run along the Tennessee river Gorge, with views of the river & Raccoon Mountain.

Our 1st stop will be Snooper's Rock with beautiful views of the river & gorge. 3 miles in we will come to another overlook & a natural rock bridge. You can climb carefully down under the bridge to take pictures. We will stop at a couple more overlooks including Ransom Hollow Overlook pictured above.

The rest of the hike will take us up & down hills & along a stream.

While this hike is rated D4 because there are not steep, continuous inclines, it does have rolling hills to climb. It would be a good hike for those wishing to transition to D5 hikes. And, it's a fabulous way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Hiking Shoes or boots

HEAD LAMP (it's winter, so you never know)

Lunch

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

Hiking poles
Camera!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

75 North from Chastain

After entering Tennessee merge onto I- 24 West toward Chattanooga

Take the Rt Us 27 North exit

Exit onto US 127 North / Signal Mountain Blvd.

Turn Left at TN 27 / Suck Creek Rd. (you will see the railroad crossing)

Drive 8 miles & turn Left at the Prentice Cooper State Forest Sign

Follow the signs for the forest area. (Left, Left, Left)

Once you reach the gravel road drive 6 miles

You will see a trail map sign & small parking area on your left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

222Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.80 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.

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