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South Cumberland Park Activities Schedule
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The South Cumberland Park
Rangers and expert volunteers provide a range of guided interpretive
activities, hikes, backcountry skills training and a few special
programs like rappelling and canoeing. There are also numerous
programs just for kids (regardless of your age) and occasional work days
for trail maintenance. The schedule is updated monthly.
MAY PROGRAMS 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
1:00 PM Sport Climbing
How-To-Clinic - Are you ready to move from the world of
top-roping to sport climbing? Meet Ranger Jason at the Foster Falls
parking lot for a beginner’s course on this different style of rock
climbing. Basic skills of climbing and rope work required. Due to
limited equipment, call South Cumberland’s Park Office to reserve your
spot. (931)924-2980
Sunday, May 18, 2008
11:00 AM Cave Program - Discover
the strange but beautiful world below the surface of the park. Come to
the Carter State Natural Area parking lot for this strenuous five-mile
round trip hike. Bring two sources of light, long pants, boots, water
and a light snack. Ranger Jason will be your interpreter on this
informative nature program.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
9:00 AM Rappelling at
Stone Door - Sign up for a beginner rappel off the Stone
Door Bluffs. Participants must first sign up by calling the Visitor
Center at (931) 924-2980, as there will only be 10 spots available.
Equipment will be provided.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
8:00 AM Meadow Trail Jaunt
- Come out early to enjoy an easy , brisk walk around the meadow.
Meet Ranger Jason at the Visitor Center parking lot.
9:00 AM
Hike to Horsepound Falls - Meet at Collins West parking
lot to hike to Horsepound Falls, this is a strenuous 5-mile hike into
Collins Gulf to see two beautiful waterfalls. Wear sturdy boots and
bring water and a snack.
1:00 PM Greeter Falls Hike - Join
the naturalist at the Greeter Falls Parking lot for a difficult 1.5 mile
hike to the beautiful Greeter Falls area. Bring a camera and good
walking shoes as this hike will take us through some rocky terrain and
past awe-inspiring waterfalls.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
3:00 PM Slideshow - Meet Ranger
George at Savage Gulf Ranger station for an informative slideshow on
Stone Door/Savage Gulf area.
Monday, May 26, 2008
8:00 AM Hike to Savage Falls - Meet
Ranger George at Savage Gulf Station for a moderate 4-mile hike
roundtrip to see beautiful Savage Falls. Wear repellant. Ticks are out.
Friday, May 30, 2008
5:00 PM Hike Grundy Lakes - Join
the naturalist on a 2-mile hike around scenic Grundy Lakes. Meet at the
beach parking lot.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:00 AM Hike to Suter Falls - Meet
at Collins West parking lot to hike to see Suter Falls, this is a
strenuous 1-mile hike to base of Suter Falls.
2:00 PM Stone Door Hike - Join the
ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station for an easy 2-mile hike to the
Great Stone Door and back. We will see some beautiful vistas, and learn
more about the park.
2:00 PM Creek Critters - Meet at
Savage Gulf ranger station for a short hike to wade in the creek and
look for animals and creek life. Wear shoes that can get wet.
JUNE PROGRAMS 2008
Saturday, June 7,
2008
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
9:00 AM
Hike to Horse Pound Falls - Meet at Collins West access
and join John Miller on a 5-mile strenuous hike into Collins Gulf to
view two waterfalls and beautiful Collins gorge. Wear sturdy boots and
bring water.
2:00 PM Creekin’ -
Join John Miller at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a short 1/4-mile hike
to the creek to look for creek critters. Wear shoes that can get wet.
2:00 PM Grundy Lakes Hike - Join
the naturalist on an easy 2-mile hike around scenic Grundy Lakes. Meet
at the beach parking lot.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
6:30 PM
Meadow Trail - Cool down by taking a late afternoon hike
around the park’s Meadow Trail. Meet the naturalist at the Visitor
Center parking lot.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
9:00 AM Rappelling at
Stone Door - Sign up for a beginner rappel off the Stone
Door Bluffs. Participants must first sign up by calling the Visitor
Center at (931) 924-2980 as there will only be 12 spots available.
Equipment will be provided. Meet at the Stone Door Ranger Station and
bring water and snacks.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:00 AM
Ravens Point Day Hike - Hike the 9-mile Ravens Point
loop before the heat of the summer. Meet the naturalist at Grundy Forest
and bring water and snacks.
9:00 AM Hike to Savage Falls - Join
the Ranger at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate 4-mile hike
roundtrip to see beautiful Savage Falls. Wear bug repellent...ticks are
here!
2:00 PM Are You Batty?
- If you love bats or want to know more that live in our area,
join the Ranger at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative talk.
Friday, June 20, 2008
2:00 PM Sport Climbing
How-To-Clinic - Are you ready to move from the world of
top-roping to sport climbing? Meet Ranger Jason at the Foster Falls
parking lot for a beginner’s course on this different style of rock
climbing. Basic skills of climbing and rope work required. Due to
limited equipment, call South Cumberland’s Park Office to reserve your
spot. (931) 924-2980.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
9:00 AM
Hike Mountain Oak Loop - Meet at Savage Ranger Station
and join Ranger John Miller on a long 10-mile moderate hike to look at
big trees and beautiful vistas of Savage Gulf. Wear sturdy shoes, bring
water and a snack. Bring bug repellant. Ticks of here.
2:00 PM Stone Door Hike - Join the
Ranger at the Stone Door Ranger Station for an easy 2-mile hike to the
Great Stone Door and back.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
10:00 AM
Cave Program - Discover the strange but beautiful world
below the surface of the park. Come to the Carter State Natural Area
parking lot for this strenuous 5-mile roundtrip hike. Bring two sources
of light, water, and a light snack.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
9:00 AM
Hike Savage Day Loop - Meet at Savage Ranger Station and
join Ranger John Miller on an almost 5-mile moderate hike to see a
waterfall and wonderful overlook of Savage Gulf. Wear sturdy shoes,
bring water and a snack. Brink bug repellant, ticks are here!!
2:00 PM Historic Stage Road - Meet
Ranger John Miller at Savage Ranger Station if you have wondered how
people traveled these hills and hollers way back when. Informative talk
on the old stage road that is still intact inside the park, although the
stagecoach doesn’t run anymore...you’ll have to hike to see it!
2:00 PM Greeter Falls Hike
Meet at the Greeter Falls Parking Area for this difficult 1 and 1/2-mile
hike to some beautiful waterfalls and hemlock forests.
7:30 PM Small Wilds Sunset
Hike - See a beautiful sunset on a beautiful trail. Meet
the Naturalist at the Foster Falls parking lot for a 4-mile easy hike.
Bring a flashlight.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
11:00 AM
Creek Walk - Join the Naturalist and cool your feet
along Grundy Lakes creek. Meet at the beach parking lot.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
3:00 PM
Savage Gulf Slide Show - Meet Ranger George at Savage
Gulf Ranger station for an informative slideshow on Savage Gulf/Stone
Door area.
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