Fiery Gizzard Backpacking Trip!

Fiery Gizzard Backpacking Trip!

We are headed to Grundy County to hike for the weekend. Stay for the whole time or come hike with us from Foster Falls on Saturday!

By Cumberland Heights Foundation

Date and time

September 12 · 3pm - September 15 · 12pm CDT

Location

131 Fiery Gizzard Rd

131 Fiery Gizzard Road Tracy City, TN 37387

About this event

  • 2 days 21 hours

Important- Saturday's hike will be absolutely beautiful, but it will also be a challenge. We will be driving from the campsite to Foster Falls to enter the trail and hike back to our site. This will be an all-day, 12.5-mile hike. It is highly recommended that you have supportive boots and trekking poles to make this journey easier. You will need to bring your own pack with water and food for your journey. Call Casey at 615-218-6802 with questions. A helpful blog about the trail can be found here- https://noperfectplan.com/2020/11/07/fiery-gizzard-trail/


Camping- We have the group site reserved at the Grundy County Day Loop. The map at the trailhead will lead you directly there and from that point, you will not longer have access to running water, or toilet. The campsite is a short hike, less that .5 mile from the trailhead. There is a beautiful waterfall nearby to swim in. Gear list can be found below. We have the campsite Thursday through Sunday. We will have plenty of firewood, filtered water, and snacks available at the site. Feel free to stay back at camp or swim at Foster Falls on Saturday. The Fiery Gizzard hike is "hike by choice".


Food- BYOF. We will have some extra snacks and you are encouraged to bring your favorite chocolate to share, but please make sure you bring enough for yourself to have plenty to eat, especially on hike day.


Pets- Domesticated animals of all kinds are welcome at the campsite and on the trails. Please consider how your pet might behave on the trail and or camp before making the decision to bring them.


All are welcome- Although this camping trip is sponsored by Cumberland Heights, all family members and members of the recovery community are welcome!


Please remember, if you have ANY questions about this trip, don't hesitate to call me at 615-218-6802.


Gear List-


Tent w Rainfly

Sleeping Mat

Sleeping bag

Pillow

Headlamp

Toiletries

Hiking Boots

Trekking Poles

Day Pack- Ideally with water pouch

Food

Nalgene

Cooking Equipment

Chair


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