Big Possum Creek / Perkins Point
- November 17, 2012 · 9:00 AM
Big Possum Creek
Perkins Point
Date: Saturday, November 17th
Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Walmart in Hixson (address above)
Event Host: Randy Hedgepath
Hike Distance: 5.4 miles
Difficulty:strenuous
Pace: Slow
Join State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath for a hike on the Cumberland Trail. We will explore the Big Possum Creek section to the overlook at Perkins Point. This is a 5.4 mile roundtrip and has 2 big climbs. It is rated strenuous but we will take it slow and look at all the nature along the way, especially on the uphills.
Carpool meets at the Walmart on Highway 153 at 9 AM.
We should be at the trailhead on Heiss Mountain Road near Jones Gap Road at 9:30 to 9:45.
Be sure to share in the gas expense with those that drive.
Be sure to bring a LUNCH and WATER.
You'll want to bring a camera as well.
Hike Leader Contact Info
Randy Hedgepath [masked]
Just a reminder that friendly leashed
dogs are more than welcome to join
the group. Just be sure that your
pet stays on a leash at all times.
No-Shows: As with all Meetup's, please be polite -- if you are a YES RSVP, please show up. If you can't make it, please change your YES to a NO as soon as possible. Please don't be a "no-show!" 
As a group, we are fortunate that most of our members are very respectful in this way, and we thank you and appreciate you for that.
WEATHER: As with all outdoor events, if it's raining/stormy or very poor trail conditions, we may have to cancel. If the weather is questionable, please check this event page before you leave home.
Please make every effort to arrive early or on time
so that you do not hold up the group.
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A former member
Randy-thanks for making this trip informative and pleasant-great group too!
November 17
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Shannon
Great hike today! Really enjoyed it and learned some interesting things. Thanks Randy!
November 17
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Randy Hedgepath
I am changing the difficulty level of this trip. After walking the trail last week I found it to be more rugged and strenuous than I thought. It would be very streuous for beginners, strenuous for intermediate and moderate for avid hikers.
It is very scenic and worth the effort but it is challenging.1 · November 10
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Heidi Wilhelmsen
Guess I was too slow in signing up for this one Randy. Great to meet you this weekend. Hopefully i'll catch you next time. Happy Trails!
November 13
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Randy Hedgepath
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Shannon
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Ellie Burke +1
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PHILIP +1
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Mark Spivey
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Karen Keef Spivey
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Omar Vela
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A former member
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