Let's hike Point Trail and have some warm food and drinks afterwards.

Enjoy this 4-mile out-and-back trail near Lancing, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete while taking in all the beauty. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Bring plenty of drinking Water, and energy food and good footwear. I'll bring my repelling gear if anyone would like to learn. Play close attention to both rivers, one the left side of the ridge we have Clear Creek, on the right we have the Obed river both are World Class kayaking, and canoeing. We'll hike to the confluence and back again.

If you have difficulty finding the place text me at 865.621.6167. Cell service is spotty.

Let's meet at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. To find the parking area, cross Lilly Bridge and follow the road to the top of the hill and the parking area will be on your right.
There is a second parking area located 300 yards beyond the primary parking area. This path meanders through the forest and leads to some stunning rock formations at the end. Although this path does not directly lead to the river, there is a small spur trail at the beginning that offers beautiful views of the water and adds. The trail features beautiful views, especially from side trails, and offers good parking options. Reviewers suggest exploring off-shoot trails for better vistas and rock formations. Typically, We expect pleasant weather, though hikers should be prepared for rainy conditions at all times.

Again if you’re a kayak fanatic there are rivers on both sides of the trail, on the left is my favorite Clear Creek on the right side of the trail is the Obed River. Warm and dry conditions we'll have limited water in creeks, making it a good time for hiking. When it rains, these creeks can and are dangerous. The trail features beautiful views, especially from observation decks on the trail.. Reviewers suggest exploring off-shoot trails for better vistas and rock formations. We’ll hike down to the confluence where the rivers converge and back making about a three hour hike.

To meet us go to Lansing, turn left at Rock Bridge Road. Eventually, you’ll go down into a valley and cross Lilly Bridge, Go up to the top of the hill and parking is on your right. Look for my old Green Jeep with a Smiley Face as a spare tire cover. I’ll show you all the ooohs, and awws, on our trip. Again, I’ll bring my repelling gear if you want to give it a try. Bing plenty of water, and energy snacks and good hiking boots. Hiking poles are very handy. After the hike we’ll go across the bridge to the Lilly Pad Microbrewery and have some warm food, cool drinks, a bond fire and make some live music. They have a building you can watch your favorite football teams and drink some beer and cheer on your team. Just a note of interest, Del the owner rode his 10-speed bike from East Knoxville to the Keys. He hooked up with a diving expedition and found a fortune and created the Lilly Pad. Talk about luck.
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