West Rim Loop Trail
4.8-mile loop. Rated moderate.
Join us for one of the most scenic hiking trails in the Southeast. More than 200 million years ago, a great ocean covered this land. Lookout Mountain was created by either a single earthquake, or more likely, several earthquakes. When it was first formed the entire mountain was still underwater, but slowly the water subsided, until the rim of the canyon was a beach on this ocean. As the great ocean dried Daniel Creek took over and continued eroding the rock.
Beginning at the Daniels Creek Bridge and climbing out of the canyon onto the plateau, the trail provides magnificent views of valley below, neighboring Sand Mountain, and of Cloudland Canyon itself. Passing over varied terrain, most of the hike is moderately difficult, becoming strenuous on several short sections.We will also include the Waterfall trail where the 2 trails meet up. It's less than a mile down & and back, but it includes 600 stair steps so this section is a bit strenuous.
Required Items: Hiking Shoes and Cold Weather Hiking Attire, Water - 2 liters, Lunch and Snacks
Recommended Items: Camera, Trekking Poles, a Smile!
Distance: 5.8 miles total with falls
Type: -West Rim Loop; Falls - Down and Back
Terrain: Moderate
Rating: Moderate
Expected Pace: Moderate 2mph
Expected Duration: 5-6 hrs including time for views and driving
Drive time: 45 Minutes
Carpool Location:3800 Tennessee Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37409-1270
Carpool Costs: Your driver will determine the actual costs, and divide among riders. Please be courteous and pay your driver. Also, there is a parking fee at Cloudland Canyon state Park. Bring cash!
Note: This is a cold weather hike. Please be prepared with layered clothing, gloves, and head cover. This is not a beginner hike!
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Had a great time! It was good to meet you all; look forward to more trips down the road!
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Great pics Darah. Love Cloudland Canyon...one of my fave places. Wish I'd been there, but just discovered this group today! Hope to get out with you guys sometime soon.
Photos are up for today's hike. Really enjoyed meeting everyone, great fun! I have a couple of your email addresses, but I think the best way to get pics to people who would like high res images is to shoot me an email from my page link on this site. Just let me know which pics you want and I will email back to you, Thanks!
just to confirm; the carpool meetup is at 10 am?
Yes it will Greg. Be sure to dress in layers of synthetic material, so you can add and remove as necessary. Also, wear a hat and gloves. Once we start moving we'll warm up nicely. See you on the trail!
Trey
So what's the call on the weather? It's going to be really cold at 10 AM on Staturday morning.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/wxdeta...
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