Fiery Gizzard to Raven Point - Sat, May 2 2015

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Fiery Gizzard to Raven Point


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Grundy Forest Natural Area near Tracy City, TN   Hike: Fiery Gizzard to Raven Point  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 2 2015  7:15 am >> Sat, May 2 2015 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 20 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 30 2015 8:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jennifer S
Aaron
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Fiery Gizzard Trail is located in the Grundy Forest Natural Area near Grundy Forest State Park. We will be hiking a portion of the trail that has views of waterfalls, boulder fields, and historic remnants.

 

The trail begins at a Parking area with Restrooms near the State Park off of Fiery Gizzard Rd. between Monteagle and Tracy City, TN. We will hike approximately 0.7 miles on the Day Loop trail crossing Little Fiery Gizzard Creek where we will take the Fiery Gizzard Trail. After another 3.5 miles we will take the 0.4 mile spur to Raven’s Point where we will eat lunch. Given the rocky terrain, this part of the hike is somewhat arduous and may take longer to navigate so bring snacks to  tide you over until lunch. After leaving the point, we head back up the spur to Raven’s campsite where we will hang a left and take the Dog Hole Trail approximately 3 miles along the ridge back to the Fiery Gizzard Trail.

 

While most of the trail is easy or moderate, there are a few sections where we will be hiking across rocky sections on the way to Raven Point. Getting to Raven Point requires a steep ascent, but rewards you with spectacular views.  If the weather is warm enough and we have time, we may take the opportunity to dip our feet at one of the waterfall pools closer to the trailhead as we finish our journey.

 

The entire hike is approximately 10 miles. Due to the rocky sections and ascent near Raven’s Point you should be in good physical condition with good balance along with sturdy hiking boots.

This is exploratory as your tripleaders have not hiked this trail previously though we have studied the maps and feel comfortable navigating the marked trails. 

 

 

*See additional notes below for more information. 


Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes

Water/Small Filter

Lunch

Snacks to hold you over until the later lunch time

Extra clothes/shoes for the ride home

Rain gear

Cash for Carpool

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

Hiking towel should we get our feet wet

Extra socks

Hiking poles

Moleskin


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • From the Chastain Park and Ride, take I-75N into TN. Take I-24W to exit 135. Turn Right onto Main St. (TN-2) for 0.6 mi. Turn Right onto Fairmont Ave. (US 64/US 41/TN56) and stay on US41/TN 56 for 4.8 miles towards Tracy City. Turn right on 3rd St at the Grundy Forest State Natural Area sign and head southand east 0.4 miles, then turn right on Marion, and head south 0.2 miles, and finally turn right again by the softball field and head about 100 yards down to the parking area, located on the left. Each turn is signed with a brown Grundy Forest State Natural area sign.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):290Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $116.00 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.

Notes:

**In addition, while there will be a carpool, the trip leaders will not be returning to the carpool after the event, but rather staying in the area until Sunday. Therefore, they will not be taking riders unless also registered for the Sunday AOC Chattanooga biking event. No lodging has been decided yet, but can be discussed if needed**

Hikers returning to the carpool may decide by vehicle whether to stop for dinner. Please be sure of your driver’s plans before leaving the carpool location or plan on being a driver.


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