Come check out part of the

South Cumberland Recreation Area

SAVAGE GULF

Hike Distance:   11 miles

Meeting time:    10am EST  

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

Please be sure to set your clocks an hour forward Saturday night

so that you do not miss the hike.

Rating:            Moderate to mostly strenuous  -- this is NOT a beginner hike 

The waterfalls should be spectacular this time of year ! ! ! 

Items to Bring:

• PLENTY of water and snacks/lunch. 
• This hike will burn some calories, so please be sure to bring some replenishment. 
• Hiking boots/shoes strongly recommended.
• Extra socks/shoes (with recent rains, and water levels up, we may get wet)
• Trekking poles are optional; if you have them, you'll want to bring them.

Hike Details

We will begin at what is known as the Stone Door Ranger Station, then hike toward the Stone Door itself, which is a 150-foot deep crevice at the crest of the plateau, by which we will then descend and enter into Big Creek Gulf.  This next section will be the strenuous part of our hike.  We will then follow the Big Creek Gulf trail, climb out, and head to Greeter Falls. We will see several waterfalls along the way (Boardtree Falls, Upper Greeter Falls, and Lower Greeter Falls).  We will then return by way of the Big Creek Rim trail, during which we will have the opportunity to check out some spectacular views from several different overlook points.  

Hike Leader Contact Info

Rhonda  [masked]

Larry      [masked]

Carpooling

If you'd like to carpool from Chattanooga, please plan to meet at the Walmart off of Cummings Highway in Chattanooga no later than 8:30am est.  Please be prepared to be courteous and share in the cost of gas expenses with your driver.        

             Look forward to seeing you on this hike