Community guided hikes set for Saturday will have pleasant weather conditions.  Ranger led hikes, Sat., April 27 , will provide a renewed experience of the beauty and history of the local region.

Sunny skies and mild temperatures go hand-in-hand with hiker’s plans as temps will be at 60-degrees at starting time and near 70 about three hours later.  The air will be dry making for comfy conditions.

Easy @ Indian Mountain State Park

Ballard Loop Trail – paved wooded loop with a history of the park

Medium–Difficult @ Cumberland Trail State Park

Devils Racetrack – elevation/rocky, Stand at the edge of the Cumberlands!

Cumberland Trail Meeting Place:  220 Park Rd., Caryville – Cumberland Trail Office

(blue house right after Cove Lake campground entrance) We will caravan to trail head

Indian Mountain State Park – 143 Indian Mt. State Park Circle, Jellico

(Ballard Loop Trail)

Meeting Time:  11:00 am

Duration:  Devils Racetrack 2-3 hours (lunch at the top)

Ballard Loop ¾ mile leisurely pace. Approx 45 minutes – 1 hour

Bring:   Water, lunch snacks, backpack, close toed shoes, dress weather appropriate

Ages:    10 + children must be supervised by an adult

Small children must have close supervision due to rough terrain on Devils Racetrack

Safety:  If you have any health conditions, please let your guide know and bring the appropriate medications if needed.

www.cumberlandtrail.guide – interactive map that will inform you of trail sections that are closed.

For More Information call:  Brad Smiddy @ 423.566.2229 office / 423.262.9853  cell

Jeff Nichols @ 423.290.7091 (Thursday-Sunday)

Dana Mesa @ 423. 562.8377

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