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May 2008

 Sport Climbing How-To-Clinic
May 9

Rappelling at Stone Door
May 22

Meadow Jaunt
May 24

Creek Critters
May 31

June 2008

National Trails Day
Creekin'
June 7

Rappelling at Stone Door
June 12

Are You Batty?
June 14

Sport Climbing How-To-Clinic
June 20

Small Wilds Sunset Hike
June 28

 

 

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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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