Cumberland Trail - North Soddy Creek Gorge

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Cumberland Trail - North Soddy Creek Gorge

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Soddy Daisy, Tn

Hike: Cumberland Trail - North Soddy Creek Gorge

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 12 2025 8:45 am >> Wed, Mar 12 2025 3:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 27 2025 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 11 2025 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

North Soddy Creek Gorge

It has been 3 years since I did this hike... time to do it again!

We will start at the Little Soddy Trailhead. We will start walking through an old mining area and parallel Little Soddy Creek as we descend into the gorge. We will cross the creek and start our ascent out. We will then have a ridge walk and enjoy the views of the gorge until we descend again, this time to cross the boulder filled Deep Creek. Back out, then in the gorge we go as we make our way to the 100 foot suspension bridge that crosses Soddy Creek. This is where we will stop for lunch. We may go a bit further to explore the gorge or explore some side trails before retracing our steps back to the car. We will be moving at a fast-moderate pace (2.8 mph average) through out this hike so we have time to stop and enjoy the highlights.

There is one creek crossing that MAY require wet feet... water shoes are recommended.

This is a D5 event, you must have recent D4/D5 experience to join the fun. I reserve the right to move members to the wait list.

This hike is near the Central time zone, all times listed are in Eastern time.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch

Shoes

Socks

Sense of adventure

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Pants

Shirt

Water shoes

Nature guide to North American Beavers

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the Little Soddy Trailhead at 8:45am (Eastern). Trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

214Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $85.60 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.

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