TVHikers - Virgin Falls - Bowater Pocket Wilderness Area
Lakeside Realty Parking Lot (across from Marathon Station) 100 Chota Center Loudon, Tennessee 37774
Friday, June 09, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Category: Clubs
Please note on June 9 we will NOT be going to the planned hike to Breakaway Bluff. About 3-1/2 miles into the hike the trail is not cleared enough to be hiked without difficulty. Instead we will hike to Virgin Falls, which is in Tennessee's most visited state natural recreation area.. . TELLICO VILLAGE HIKING CLUB
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023 Depart at 8:00 a.m. from the Lakeside Realty Parking Lot
NOTE HIKE CHANGE FROM BREAKAWAY BLUFF TO VIRGIN FALLS
VIRGIN FALLS – BOWATER POCKET WILDERNESS AREA Distance: 9 miles (approximately) Elevation Change: 1,381 feet Rating: Difficult Driving Time: 1 hr. 40 min. Leader: Tom Gibbons 312-316-6929 [email protected]
This is an out and back hike to Virgin Falls, which is in the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, south of Crossville. The hike begins by passing through ordinary plateau forest, but then descends through four miles of beautiful scenery before looping around to the main attraction, Virgin Falls, where a stream emerges from Sheep Cave and drops 110 feet into a sinkhole. Along the way we will pass attractions known as Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and Sheep Cave. There is also a spur trail to a lookout called Martha’s Pretty Point, if anyone is interested. Hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Driving directions will be provided the morning of the hike. Bring water and a trail lunch. If carpooling, passengers are asked to contribute $6 to the driver to help cover gas, etc.
Contact: Tom Gibbons 312-316-6929 [email protected] |