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INTERMEDIATE BACKPACKING TO FROZEN HEAD
Details
When
November 8th and 9th
Trip: Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area (North Bird Mountain Trail to Tubb Springs Campsite)
Mileage: Approximately 16 miles roundtrip (10 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday)
Rating: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Details
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the Cumberland Mountains of eastern Tennessee. The mountainous terrain in this area varies in elevation from 1,300 feet to over 3,000 feet on 16 different mountain peaks. This is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Smoky Mountains. Starting at the Bird Mountain Trailhead, we will connect to the North Bird Mountain Trailhead and proceed up a challenging climb to the summit. Then we will take the Tower Trail along the ridge top to the spacious Tubb Springs campsite. The next morning we can take the Tower Trail to the lookout tower on the summit of Frozen Head Mountain with 360 degree views of the surrounding areas including the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Once we enjoy the summit, we will begin our descent to meet up with the North Old Mac Trail. After a mile we will take the Panther Branch Trail back to the parking lot with a ½ mile side trip to Emory Falls.
Logistics:
Meet on Saturday morning at 7:00 am CST at Kroger’s across from the Summit Medical Center so we can arrange for carpooling and directions. We will travel to the Frozen Head State Park on Highway 27 north of Harriman, Tennessee to Wartburg, Tennessee. We will park within the state park and set up a short shuttle at the Panther Branch and Bird Moutain Trailheads. Pack a lunch to enjoy on the way to the park, as we will have limited time for stops. We will be hiking the trail by 12 pm EST. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY BOOKED
Please email Sheryl for more information.
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