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Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail

April 22, 2018 - April 28, 2018

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The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail (CTSST) is a backcountry hiking trail that extends from a northern terminus at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park across eleven Tennessee counties along the Cumberland Plateau, to a southern terminus at Signal Point, part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Of 322+ planned miles of trail, over 215 miles are currently open for public use. When complete, the trail will connect three national Parks, three Tennessee State Parks, five State Natural Areas, multiple Wildlife and Resource Management areas, and a Tennessee State Forest. The Cumberland Trail will be TennesseeÍs contribution to the Great Eastern Trail, which will cross nine states and 1,800 miles, extending from Alabama to New York. On this trip, volunteers will build trail that will join the Head of Sequatchie Resource Management Area with Black and Brady Mountain segments. Specific tasks include using various hand tools to clear brush, dig trail tread, construct rock steps, and install trail markers. The team will also create drainage features, prepare bridge sites, and construct other elements of sustainable trail design.

This trip will be hosted and crew led by Tennessee State Parks.

Host

Tennessee State Parks

Accommodations

Cabin/Lodge

Hiking/Access

Day Hiking up to 3 miles per day

Project Rating

Moderate

Minimum Volunteer Age

18

Maximum Group Size

8

Area and Attractions

The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail rides the eastern escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau looking into the Tennessee Valley and farther over to the Appalachian Mountains. The Head of Sequatchie is an idyllic, remote historic valley setting, full of wildflowers, birds, insects and water features. Volunteers will be treated to a one-of-a-kind guided hike experience which will feature one of the Cumberland Trail's most spectacular views, the overlook at Black Mountain. During free time, volunteers can explore surrounding state parks or visit Knoxville or Chattanooga! This is a rare opportunity to fully enjoy one of the hidden treasures of the Cumberland Trail.

Accommodations Description

Volunteers will lodge in a four-bedroom house on park premises with a full kitchen, en-suite bathrooms, and large common area. The park will provide cots and cooking equipment for volunteer use. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags and personal gear. Alternatively, volunteers are welcome to camp during some or all of their stay, if desired.

Travel

Airport Pickup provided from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

Location

Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail
267 Glyph PKWY, Pikeville, TN 37367 United States
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