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Mar 1 Injun Creek, GSMNP. This 6 mile hike is a very nice shuttle. We can start at the Greenbrier Ranger Station and hike along side the Injun Creek for approximately 3 miles. We will cross several tree truck bridges and even take excursions to a local family cemetery. Close to this point, we will spot the old wrecked steam engine in the water and campsite 32. We’ll connect to the Grapeyard Trail and again experience luscious forests and open streams. Our shuttle car will take us back to the Ranger Station where our cars await. This hike is rated very moderate with approximately 850’ elevation gain. Let’s meet at the Cracker Barrel parking area at Strawberry Plains exit off I-40 east at 9:00 am ET for carpooling. Don’t forget to bring $$$’s for carpooling approximately 1 hour to the trailhead. Pre-registration is advised. Contact Rosie at 865.985.9144 or rosemary_L@hotmail.com .

Happy Hour, Bravo, 5:00pm, March 14, 2025: On March 14, Friday we will gather at Bravo Italian restaurant at 5 pm in the bar area They are located in the Bearden area on the hill at 106 Major Reynolds off of K.P. 865-345-3856. We will be looking forward, once again, to welcoming our newest members, both former and active skiers.

March 15, I.C. King Park, South Knoxville: We will begin our hike at 2625 Maryville Pike. We’ll meet and greet in the parking area at 9:00am and touch on many different trails to complete this 5 mile hike. Total elevation gain is approximately 800’ and rated moderate. Pack a lunch and after our hike, we will eat at the nice picnic tables under the shelter. To pre-register, call Rosie at 865.985.9144 or email rosemary_L@hotmail.com .

March 22, Hike Fort Loudon State Historic Park: Ft. Loudon State Park is located on Tellico Lake. Ft. Loudon was built in 1756, one of the earliest settlements by the British to secure the South during the French and Indian War in the middle 1700’s. We will start our hike on the Ridge Top trail for half a mile then take the Meadow Loop trail and then back on the Ridge Top trail to the starting point of our hike. The total length of the hike is about 5 miles and the hike is rated as easy. We recommend hiking poles, sturdy hiking shoes, other weather appropriate clothing, a snack, a drink and a camera. After hiking the two trails mentioned above, we can walk over to the Fort, close to the visitor center where we met and enjoy a live reenactment from very talented actors. We are very fortunate to have this great hike scheduled when the reenactment is held. The fort was rebuilt in 1915 from the old structure built during the French and Indian War and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The State has made many improvements over the years and our hike is scheduled when we can enjoy the live re-enactment during this weekend. It is very interesting to walk through this area of the park. You can find information and a map of the park at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fort-loudoun?. After the hike and visit to the fort we may have a meal and refreshments at a local establishment. To register for the hike, contact Carolyn Reeves at crhiker04@gmail.com or 865-399-2972. We will leave from the Ft. Loudon visitor center at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. There is plenty of parking there.

Happy Hour, Calhoun‘s, 5:00pm, March 28, 2025: We‘re off to Calhoun‘s with the silo next to Pellissippi Parkway on Friday March 28 at 5:00pm, 10020 Kingston Pike, 865-673-3444. They are known for their wonderful barbecue and ribs, and are reasonably priced. Look for us in the main restaurant in the pit.

March 29, Clinch River Bluff trail. Norris, TN: It‘s a 3-mile loop trail, and we‘ll save the big wildflower section for last. Park at the trailhead on Dabney Road next to Norris Dam. The trail splits about 100 yards in, and we‘ll go on the uphill path. Descending the loop, we‘ll have a fairly level hike next to Clinch River. That‘s where the wildflowers are most prolific. The hike difficulty is rated as easy to moderate. We recommend shoes to wear to and from the hike plus sturdy hiking shoes, other appropriate clothing, a snack, something to drink and a camera. We will carpool from Ingles Supermarket parking lot, 215 Cedar Lane in North Knoxville, at 9:00 am. (Look for Rosie’s Chartreuse color Honda Element). Another option is to meet at the parking area that has restrooms just before turning left to go across Norris Dam. Carpoolers should be there at 9:45 am and tailgate to the trailhead about two miles away. If you want to meet us at the trailhead, take I-75N to exit 122; turn right on TN-61; about 1.4 miles turn left on to US 441 and proceed across the dam; turn left onto Dabney Road, the first road on the left after the second hair-pin turn, staying left, going downhill, to the parking area. We can start our hike at 10:00 am. After the hike plan on stopping on the way back for a meal and refreshments. For specific information about the hike please call Bob Fowler at 865.315.2266