The Cherokee Hiker. APRIL 2019 Volume 36, Issue IV. Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN

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The Cherokee Hiker APRIL 2019 Volume 36, Issue IV Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN 37307 www.cherokeehikingclub.org CHC Hike and Events Calendar. Recent Hike and Event Calendar.

1 The Cherokee Hiker APRIL 2019 Volume 36, Issue IV Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN CHC Hike and Events Calendar. Recent Hike and Event Calendar. MARCH 1, 2019 FRIDAY HIKE UP OSWALD DOME Eight miles round trip, moderately strenuous, with an elevation gain of around 3100 feet. Possible sightings of pink Lady Slippers this time of year. Bring water, snacks, and wear good hiking shoes. Possible lunch after at Flip Flops on the Hiwassee River at Reliance. Meet at Quinn Springs Picnic Area parking lot on Hwy 30 at 10:00 am. Hike Leaders Clare and Ed Sullivan, or CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN, WILL BE RESCHEDULED MARCH 9, 2019 SATURDAY ESTELLE MINE TRAIL AT CROCKFORD-PIGEON MTN WMA NEAR LAYFATTE, GEORGIA Easy to moderate trail, with optional old mine ore cart tunnels to walk through. Approximately 5 miles. For those wishing to go the tunnel route, bring flashlight. There are trails around the tunnels for those not wanting to walk through. Trail ends at the Pocket Wildflower area. Will require a car shuttle. Hike Leader Jennifer Schroll, text or jennifergeologist@gmail.com. To carpool from Cleveland, meet at the Park and Ride at 8:30 am on Georgetown Road at I-75, Exit 25 next to the Mapco/BP station just west of the intersection. Approximate drive time from Cleveland is 1.5 hours. NOTE: There is a $10 nonresident one day per person permit required by the State WMA which can be purchased on line. It is listed as a one day Fishing License. Go to Georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes to purchase. THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND HIGHWATER AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED. MARCH 10, 2019 SUNDAY WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM, AJACENT TO SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IN COLLEGEDALE, TN Eight hikers made the hike at White Oak Mountain, and we were guided by Rhonda Scott, who is very familiar with the trail complex. We hiked from the trailhead up to the ridgeline, north following the ridge, and gradually back down to the point of beginning utilizing numerous trails. Leaf off provided us with some great views to the west as well as the interesting terrain and rock

On the way home a stop was made at McKee Bakery Store to observe the necessary items a hiker should always have, and several

2 outcrops along the ridge. Several deer casually walked near us and the weather was perfect for hiking. We completed the hike and had lunch at the nice trailhead facility. On the way home a stop was made at McKee Bakery Store to observe the necessary items a hiker should always have, and several purchases were made. They do provide shopping carts. Hikers included Sue Robinson, Judy Price, Linda Kryssing, Megan Callahan, James Anderson, Jennifer Schroll, Rhonda Scott and event leader Jack Callahan.

MARCH 14, 2019 THURSDAY MONTHLY CLUB MEETING We met at the Etowah Community Center at 6 pm, and enjoyed a wonderful meal with a wide selection of dishes and desserts, all provided by the members.

4 MARCH 14, 2019 THURSDAY MONTHLY CLUB MEETING We met at the Etowah Community Center at 6 pm, and enjoyed a wonderful meal with a wide selection of dishes and desserts, all provided by the members. After supper we were treated with a presentation by Larry and Candy Van Dyke on their trip to India. Their slides and description of the trip were really great. Thanks to Larry and Candy, to all for the great meal, and to our visitors and new members for coming. See Sue's minutes for more detail. MARCH 16, 2019 SATURDAY ALBRIGHT GROVE HIKE IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NP. Seven, and then eight (met one on the trail), club members visited the Cosby area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on March 16 to hike part of the Maddron Bald Trail and the Albright Grove Loop. We hiked a total of about 8 miles and enjoyed beautiful weather, gazing at many large trees, for which this hike is famous, and touring an old cabin from one of the original settlers. We viewed large hemlocks, tulip poplars and basswoods to name a few. Unfortunately many once impressive hemlocks have already died and fallen. We also enjoyed several nice streams and small waterfalls which were enhanced due to all of the recent rain. Several members commented that a future longer hike might be in order for this beautiful area. Participating were club members Jack, Margaret and Megan Callahan; James Anderson; Sue Robinson; Judy Price; Al Johnson; and hike leader Randy Morris reporting.

MARCH 22, 2019 FRIDAY HIKE IN THE BIG FROG WILDERNESS AREA Mike Friedman has led several hikes on his regular Friday hikes around the vicinity of the Ocoee Whitewater Center.

7 MARCH 22, 2019 FRIDAY HIKE IN THE BIG FROG WILDERNESS AREA Mike Friedman has led several hikes on his regular Friday hikes around the vicinity of the Ocoee Whitewater Center. His recent hikes involved utilizing the Bear Paw loop, with connections to the Thunderrock express, the Rhododendron trail, and parts of the BMT. He has had several visitors, and his most recent Friday hike included Judy Price and Deb Slaughter, for a total of about 4 miles. Interested hikers should keep tract of the Cherokee Hiking Club Face book page, under Events for the weekly schedule. MARCH 30-31, 2019 SATURDAY/SUNDAY OVERNIGHT CAMPING/FISHING TRIP, PARKSVILLE LAKE This event will be rescheduled to a future date...current weather indicates thunderstorms and rain Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday, with temps falling into the degrees by Sunday am, with mph winds. UPCOMING EVENTS April

8 APRIL 2, 2019 TUESDAY NON-HIKING DAY TO GAINESVILLE GEORGIA TO DO A VARIETY OF THINGS INCLUDING THE PIEDMONT HOTEL AND MUSEUM, BOTANICAL GARDENS, AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER. Piedmont hotel, opened by Lt General James Longstreet was a social hub and guests included Woodrow Wilson and Joel Chandler Harris. The botanical garden is destined to be one of the largest and most diverse woodland gardens in the country ($8.95/person). It includes a visitor center, outdoor gardens and a model train garden. The history center at Brenau University ($5 admission) includes photos and artifacts of moments in history, Chief White Path's cabin and much more. Event leader Ann Gray and Letha Kelly, , ahysinger7511@charter.net, meet at Food City on McGrady Drive in Cleveland at 8 am to carpool. You must contact Ann if you plan to attend this event to insure we do not leave anyone behind at the meeting location. APRIL 6-7, 2019 OCOWASSEE FESTIVAL AT HIWASSEE OCOEE STATE PARK AT THE GEE CREEK RANGER STATION Two days of indoor/outdoor activities, including programs on campfire cooking, bird watching, and wildflower hikes. For a complete list of times and events go to the Ocowassee Festival, Upcoming Events, under the Hiwassee Ocoee State Park web site. Leon Bates will lead a Wildflower Walk at 10 am, and Jack Callahan will give a presentation on Backpacking at 4 pm. The ranger station is located at 404 Spring Creek Road, in Delano, Tennessee. APRIL 11, 2019 THURSDAY MONTHLY CLUB MEETING...POT LUCH SUPPER AT THE PAVALION AT CHARLESTON CITY PARK, CHARLESTON, TN. We will meet at 6 pm rain or shine. Be sure to attend and learn about trail whistle signals. APRIL 13, 2019 SATURDAY BMTA TRAIL MAINTENANCE CHILDERS CREEK TO BIG BEND PARKING LOTS Meet at 9 am at the Childers Creek parking lot/trailhead to help in maintaining the Club section of the BMTA. This is a three mile section along the Hiwassee River just upstream from Reliance, TN. Bring gloves, boots, hand tools and a lunch and water for a day of brush clearing and trash cleanup along the trail. This time of year there are a multitude of flowers usually in bloom along the river. Hike Leader Clayton Pannell, or crpannell@comcast.net. APRIL 16, 2019 TUESDAY IJAMS NATURE CENTER WILDFLOWER WALK Ijams Nature Center is located at 2915 Island Home Ave in Knoxville, TN, approximately 1.5 hours drive from Cleveland. We will hike some of their wildflower trails along the river, approximately 2 miles total, then have lunch (bring your own) on the grounds. Leon Bates will help us identify many of the flowers which will be in bloom at this time of year. To car pool from Cleveland, Meet at the Home Depot parking lot on Paul Huff Parkway at 8:30 am. Hike Leader Jack Callahan, or jackn1945@bellsouth.net. Please contact Jack if you plan to attend. APRIL 20, 2019 SATURDAY GRUNDY FOREST DAY LOOP WITH FIERY GIZZARD

9 SIDE TRIP 2.0 loop trail with a side trip on Fiery Gizzard trail of 0.9 miles to a waterfall/cascade. Total mileage of about 4 miles. Difficulty moderate, bring a lunch, hiking shoes and water. The trailhead originates at the Grundy Forest State Natural Area Picnic Shelter in Tracy City, TN, coordinates 35 deg 15 min sec N, 85 deg 44 min sec W.. To carpool from Cleveland, meet at the Park and Ride at I-75 and Hwy 60 next to the Mapco/BP station on Hwy 60,Exit 25 at 8:30 am. Drive time approximately 1.5 hours for Cleveland. Hike Leader, Jack Callahan or jackn1945@bellsouth.net. Please contact Jack if you plan to attend. APRIL 23-27, 2019 SPRING WILDFLOWER PILGRIMAGE, GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NP See the GMNP website for more details. APRIL 27, 2019 SATURDAY MCGILL SECTION OF THE CUMBERLAND TRAIL Moderate 4.8 miles, in and out. Pack a lunch, water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at park and ride, adjacent to the Mapco/BP station at I-75 exit 25 at 9 am to carpool, or meet at the Roaring Creek trailhead at 10 am, on Brayton Road, coordinates N35 deg 27 min sec, W 85 deg 06 min sec. If you plan to attend, contact Hike Leader Judy Price, jprice.bird@yahoo.com. LOOKING AHEAD... Reservations for the Club Group Campout at Big South Fork NRRA have been made for October 20-25th 2019, in Site E-1. Looking forward to the second round with Honey Creek Loop trail. Wind River Backpacking Trip dates have been set for September 3-12, Actual hike dates will be from 5-10 September, six days, five nights, with a total distance of about 40 miles. The hike is currently full, but if you are interested please contact Jack Callahan to have your name put on the alternate list, in case someone cancels out. There have been several cancellations and the alternate list is currently empty. Don't forget, final call...dues are due! The new roster will be purged of those how have not paid, and you will no longer be mailed a monthly newsletter. Cherokee Hiking Club Cherokee Hiking Club Meeting minutes March 14, in attendance this evening at the Etowah Senior Center.

10 Treasury report given by Randy Morris. We had a previous balance of $2,064. We received $150 in 3 renewals and 7 new memberships. Current balance $2,214. New and unfinished business 1). Membership renewal time has now expired. 2). There are a few more Cherokee Hiking club hats available. $13.00 each. 3). nominating committee announced planned new officers for 2020: Jack Callahan as president James Anderson as VP Randy Morris as treasurer Jim Passmore as secretary Ann Gray as publicist Rick Harris as webmaster Judy Price will be doing the newsletter 4. Friendly reminder to folks to please offer gas money when car pooling. 5. Randy Morris suggesting that since Club has funds, that we offer a quarterly appreciation gift to those who have given their time and effort toward club activities. Larry Van Dyke has agreed to come up with some ideas on how to do this with the assistance of Judy and Sue. Previous month s hikes/events 1). Mike has led 4 Friday hikes so far. 2). Feb. 18. Chickamauga confederate hike led by Jennifer started out with 18 people that dwindled down as hike became muddier and muddier due to recent rains. 3). Feb. 19. Trip to Museum of Appalachia organized by Jack Callahan. 8 people attended with lunch on site at museum s diner. 4). March 1. Hike to Oswald Dome that was to be led by Clare Sullivan cancelled due to weather. 5). March 9. Hike to Estelle line trail that was to be led by Jennifer also cancelled due to weather. 6). March 10. Hike organized by Jack and led by Rhonda Scott at White Oak Mountain was attended by 8 people with great weather. Upcoming hikes/events 1). March 16. Randy Morris to lead hike to Albright trail. About 7.5 mile with some elevation.

11 2). March 22. Mike Friedman leading hike to Big Frog Wilderness. This is a strenuous hike of approximately miles 3). March Fishing and camp out trip at Parksville lake. Contact Jack if interested for further details. 4). April 2. Letha and Ann Gray organizing trip to Greensville, GA botanical gardens and history center. 5). April 6-7. Ocowassee wildflower Hikes. If interested in assisting in helping with festival, please contact Leon Bates. Next club meeting to be held April 11, at 6pm. Potluck at Charleston Park Pavilion. Meeting ended at 7:33 pm with great presentation given by Larry and Candy Van Dyke on their trip to India. Submitted by Sue

The Cherokee Hiker. MARCH 2019 Volume 36, Issue III. Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN

The Cherokee Hiker. MARCH 2019 Volume 36, Issue III. Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN The Cherokee Hiker MARCH 2019 Volume 36, Issue III Cherokee Hiking Club, Inc. 198 Crews Drive Benton TN 37307 www.cherokeehikingclub.org CHC Hike and Events Calendar. Recent Hike and Event Calendar. FEBRUARY