Hike & Camp- Savage Gulf

Join Hikers of the Bluegrass for another great weekend adventure!
For this one we are heading to Southeastern Tennessee.
We’ll be setting up camp at Greeter Falls Campground in Altamont—right in the heart of waterfall country. We’ll be tent camping under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the forest and nearby falls. If you need a little extra comfort, you’ve got options. The campground also offers furnished cabins and yurts, each tucked into their own unique setting. Whether you’re going full rugged or choosing a cozy retreat, every spot has its own character and amenities to match your style of adventure.

Before you RSVP for this event, please use the link below to reserve your campsite — spots are filling up quickly, so don’t wait.
If you would like to camp near me, I’ve reserved Site #16 - Area A Also, please let me know which site you have reserved and comment below. **tent camping rules, 4 people max per site and only room for two tents.

For Reservations
Greeter Falls Campground – Call 1-800-MTN-CAMP
use promo code HEROES for 25% off

HIKING PLANS
Friday-- Savage Gulf State Park,
Hike 8-10 miles, Moderate, elevation gain 1287-In and Out
Highlights- Greeter Falls, Blue Hole, Laurel Gulf Overlook, Laurel Falls Stone Door,

Link to Trailhead or Use Pinned GPS below
Blue Hole, Greeter Falls, and Greeter Trail, Tennessee - 494 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Saturday -- Fiery Gizzard State Park
Fiery Gizzard Loop-10 Miles, Moderate, 1250 elevation gain-Loop
Highlights-Gorges, Waterfalls, Rock formations

Sunday--Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
Virgin Falls, 8.2 miles, Hard, elevation gain 1148 ft-In and Out
other Highlights-- Martha's Pretty Point, Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, Sheep Cave

The Food Itinerary
Breakfast- we will have coffee, tea and cook breakfast before hiking.
Lunch will be on the trail.
Dinner-we will cook at the campground after hiking.
(You can do all your own meals or share breakfast & dinner with the rest of the group. If you're sharing, please let me know. I will send a group text later to plan meals)

DISCLAIMER

By committing to this event, you acknowledge you have read the following Disclaimer: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides, nor are they experts. You are solely responsible for your own safety. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking is an outdoor activity that can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. By participating in this meetup event, you acknowledge that you're of good physical standing and willing to risk the inherent dangers of the activity. All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event.