What we're about
Meet others in Nashville, middle Tennessee, and beyond, interested in backpacking. At regular monthly Zoom meetings, we discuss trails, equipment, tents, hammocks, packs, stoves, cameras and photography, clothing, weather, wildlife, first aid, food, recipes, etc., and find fellow hikers to go backpacking with. Our backpacking trips are multi-day events that require a great deal of work by hike organizers. PLEASE RSVP WITH INTEGRITY; if you can't do that, this might not be the Meetup group for you.
Most of our trips are open to all members on a first-come basis. However, there will be events that are attendance-selective based on difficulty, experience required, past participation in related or similar events, etc. This will be at the discretion of the specific event organizer.
Upcoming events (4+)
This is a kid friendly overnight at Panther Branch Backcountry Campsite. We will meet at the Panther Branch trailhead. The hike is .9 miles to the campsite and there are two waterfalls nearby.
We do not have alot of room at this campsite but if anyone wants to book a campsite at the drive up campsites and come hang out for the day, let me know that. My number is (615)[masked]. Please text me your info if we have not met.
Debord Falls on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/debord-falls?sh=hcgn9g
Emory Gap Falls Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/emory-gap-falls-trail?sh=hcgn9g
- Stacy R.
- Matthew
- Renee
- 6 attendees
We will meet at the Tellico Gap Trailhead at 9 am EASTERN time.
I have reserved two shuttles for 8 people. The price of the shuttle is $27 per person. I will collect shuttle money up front. If you have to cancel, you will only be refunded if someone takes your place. You will be refunded if we have to cancel because of severe weather. My Venmo is Stacy-Klinkel.
On Friday June 9, we will start at 97.2 Betty’s Creek Gap and hike to 105.6 Rock Gap Shelter. Total mileage for this day is 8.4 miles.
On Saturday June 10, we will hike to mile 117.6 Wine Spring Camp. Total miles will be 12 miles.
On Sunday, June 11, we will hike to 128.8 Tellico Gap and head home. Total miles will 11.2.
This will be a go at your own pace trip so please have an understanding of the trail. The FarOut app is the app I am using for this trip. You can buy sections of the Appalachian Trail for a small price or buy the whole trail for about $55 to $60.
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We will have to hang our food so please make sure to being line to hang.
I will be driving up Thursday evening. At this time, I’m undecided on whether I’m going to stay in a hotel or just find a spot near Tellico Gap. I will update once I decide.
Appalachian Trail: Mooney Gap to Tellico Gap on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/appalachian-trail-mooney-gap-to-tellico-gap?sh=hcgn9g
- Stacy R.
- Sandy H.
- Melanie A.
- 8 attendees
Please read the entire trip description before signing up
Let's beat the heat with some elevation at Frozen Head State Park (we'll be at 3200'). We'll meet at 12:00 pm central time at the Old Mac parking lot. There are several possible routes in to our campsite at Tubb Springs, the shortest being 4 miles with 2000' of elevation gain. Once the group is full, we'll determine route preferences.
This trip is for experienced backpackers or conditioned beginners familiar with the distance and elevation gain involved. This will be a "go at your own pace" hike, so come prepared with a map and an understanding of the route.
If I haven't hiked with you previously, please send me a Meetup message with your phone number when you rsvp for this trip. If I don't receive your contact info when you sign up, your spot will go to the next person on the wait list.
This is a dog friendly trip....feel free to bring your pups. If you have any questions about this hike, please let me know. My phone number is[masked]. Please RSVP with integrity....canceling at the last minute keeps someone else from attending.
- David M.
- Joe G.
- Phil C
- 13 attendees
** Trip is open to all, with priority for the Tahoe group **
Overview
- Everyone else is posting Frozen Head trips. I felt left out.
- For those of you joining Paige and I on the Tahoe trip this August, please join us for an evening at Frozen Head. It's an opportunity to meet everyone, test out gear and clothes, and practice carrying a bear canister up a 1800 foot climb.
- If you have any questions about this hike, please let me know. My phone number is[masked]. Please RSVP with integrity....canceling at the last minute keeps someone else from attending.
What do I need to do?
- For the Tahoe group:
- You're on the trip. If you're unable to attend, please update your RSVP accordingly.
- On June 24th, drive to the Old Mac trailhead at Frozen Head.
- Hike.
- For everyone else:
- Sign up for the trip on meetup, to get ON the waitlist.
- TEXT ME AT[masked], with your name to get OFF the waitlist.
- On June 24th, drive to the Old Mac trailhead at Frozen Head.
- Hike.
What can I expect?
- EXPERIENCE LEVEL. This trip is suitable for backpackers of all skill levels. However, this will be a "go at your own pace" hike, so come prepared with a map and the ability to navigate yourself to the campsite (very easy to follow trail).
- TRIP LENGTH. We are hiking 5.6 miles over two days.
- ELEVATION. Saturday includes a 1800 foot climb. Sunday includes a 1800 foot drop.
Itinerary
- Saturday. We are hiking 2.8 miles to our campsite. This includes 1800 feet of elevation gain.
- Sunday. Wake up at your leisure, and head back to the car when you're ready.
Maps and guides
Other Things
- There is cell service and a modern bathroom at the trailhead.
- Jerud C.
- Brian B.
- Joseph B.
- 8 attendees
Past events (761)
- David M.
- Allan M.
- Ben H.
- 47 attendees
