Saturday Hike at Fiery Gizzard - Sat, Feb 3 2024

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Saturday Hike at Fiery Gizzard


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Grundy Forest Natural Area near Tracy City, TN   Hike: Saturday Hike at Fiery Gizzard  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 3 2024  7:00 am >> Sat, Feb 3 2024 8:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Jan 27 2024 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 3 2024 6:30 am
Event Duration:13 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:14 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eric P
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is one of my favorite hikes in the southeast. All the waterfalls along the trail should be flowing nicely after the recent rains.

The carpool will be leaving at 7:00 AM, if meeting at the event please be there and ready to hike by 9:15 AM. There is a chance you will beat the carpool to the trailhead.  All times listed are in the Eastern Time zone, but the hike is in the Central Time zone.

This event will consist of 2 "loops" with a short ~15 minute drive between them. The reason for this is that the trail is point to point but has loop options on both the north and south ends, additionally the middle section has several boring miles without much going on that we will skip to spend our time seeing the good stuff.

The trail doesn't have huge elevation gains but there are several steep ~300 ft climbs. The toughest sections of the hike are actually relatively flat but extremely rocky so having good balance is a must. Trekking poles also really come in handy for these parts.

We will start at Grundy Forest and do the "loop" to Raven Point and back. We will also do a short out and back section just past Raven Point that sees 2 worthwhile falls before turning back. This "loop" is the longer part of the hike at 12.5 miles

We will then drive to Foster Falls and make a second loop including the base of the falls and a bit of the climbers access loop trail.  This loop is roughly 1.5 miles.  It finishes fairly flatly along the rim and should make for an easy end to the day.

Map of the area: https://tnstateparks.com/assets/ pdf/additional-content/park-maps/Fiery_Gizzard_web.png

Tracks from previous trips:
Loop 1: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/LZDZ8iJQGo3Pa RIFBbc95xm4

Loop 2: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/zOq8985dDl6Tx bPWj45svubw


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the conditions

Water

Lunch

Snacks

Extra clothes/shoes for the ride home

Cash for Carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Water filter


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

In google maps or waze you can search for

Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area

131 Fiery Gizzard Rd, Tracy City, TN 37387

 

https://goo.gl/ maps/MAmf3ivY8cJeG7df8

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):274Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $109.60 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:

 All times listed are in the Eastern Time zone, but the hike is in the Central Time zone.


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