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Rescheduled Cloudland Canyon Winter Day Hike

When

February 23rd at 8:00am

Details

Due to rain this past sunday, we are rescheduling the hike to this Saturday, February 23th lead by the Hiking Meet Up Group.

Join us to the border of GA, AL, & TN for this lovely day hike at Cloudland Canyon State Park. Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.

We will hike the full loop and the trail down to the waterfall for a total of aprox 7 miles. If you prefer to just do the waterfall trail and wait for the group then that is fine. Here is a description of the trails:

Hiking Trails

TWO-MILE BACKCOUNTRY LOOP TRAIL

2 mile loop. Rated moderate.
The Backcountry loop features Cloudland Canyon’s most inexpensive and secluded camping sites, situated within pristine hemlock groves. The trail itself passes through open woods, progressing down a moderate grade into a hollow, filled with spring and summer flowers. On the far end of the loop, a moderate climb brings hikers out of the hemlocks, back to level trail among oaks and hickories, and eventually back to the parking area.

WATERFALLS TRAIL

Approximately 1 mile round-trip. Rated moderate.
The Waterfalls Trail begins on a paved section, at the main overlook, and progresses into the canyon on a 40-degree slope. Most of the trail consists of gravel and stair-steps, numbering over 400 in all. Both waterfalls cascade off of sheer faces at 60 and 90 feet, and are among the most beautiful in the state. A strenuous and time-consuming, two-mile hike, swimming and climbing on rocks are strictly forbidden, and regulations are enforced.

WEST RIM LOOP TRAIL

4.8 miles. Rated moderate.
The West Rim Loop Trail is one of the most scenic hiking trails in the nation. Beginning at the Daniels Creek Bridge, and climbing out of the canyon onto the plateau, the trail provides magnificent views of Trenton, Georgia, neighboring Sand Mountain, and of Cloudland Canyon itself. Cottages, West Rim, and Walk-In Camping areas are accessible via the West Rim Loop. Passing over varied terrain, most of the hike is moderately difficult, becoming strenuous on several short sections.

Meeting Place

Meet at the Target Parking lot off I-24 East and Bell Road at the Hickory Hollow Mall Exit at 8:00am.

Registration/ What to Bring

This hike is open to members and non-members. Registration required. To sign up, go to Nashville Hiking Meet-Up group

Bring water, snacks, lunch, and something to change into after the hike for the ride home. Wear/ bring layers. Please bring $ to share for gas for the carpool. We will return to Nashville around 6-7pm.