Outdoor Adventure Club South - Chattanooga

Beginner urban hike!

Jan 31 Sun 2:00 PM

Location: No location was chosen

Estimated attendance: 15 people attended.
4.006 (6 ratings)
Who organized?
Brian Frye

If you new to hiking or just want to get back into it, here's your chance!We will meet on the Riverwalk at the Boathouse on Riverside Drive and proceed toward The Chickamauga Dam. This hike will be one in a series of beginner hikes. Ultimately we will go to the trail at Harrison Bay State Park and complete a 4.5 easy loop with views of the lake!

We can also have dinner at the Boathouse after the hike!!!

Required Items: Hiking Shoes
Recommended Items: A Smile!
Tine: 2:00 pm
Distance: 3-4 miles
Type: -Out and Back
Terrain:Easy
Rating: Easy
Expected Pace:Easy
Expected Duration: 2-3 hours
Meeting Place : Boathouse Restaurant 1011 Riverside Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37406

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Posted Jan 29, 2010 2:09 PM

Lisa Gyure

Awesome! Thanks so much! See you then!
Posted Jan 29, 2010 1:59 PM

Trey Baldwin

Chattanooga Organizer

Yes! Tennis shoes will be fine! I would suggest that you layer your clothing. Base layer( capilene, ) next fleece, and and outer wind shell. If you don't have this material, you'll be fine, just layer up with whatever and come on!
Posted Jan 29, 2010 1:46 PM

Lisa Gyure

We've never hiked in this area, especially this time of year. I have a few questions- 1. What should we wear? 2. We don't have money for hiking boots right now, will tennis shoes work for this one?
Posted Jan 22, 2010 9:30 PM

Lisa Gyure

We just moved from Chicago and are very excited to meet new people and explore the area!
Posted Jan 16, 2010 12:02 PM

Trey Baldwin

Chattanooga Organizer

Hey Elizabeth! Thanks for the input about Chillhowee. I look forward to meeting you guys soon!!!
Posted Jan 15, 2010 11:26 AM

Elizabeth Ketah

A good beginner hike might be chillhowee above parksville lake...if 64 is open that far....but that trail is only a mile long & has a waterfall at the end....very easy hike....& if you run into any bikers, the trail is wide enough that you wont get ran over.....have fun!

Who attended?

15 attendees
- Derek
  
  “ Very good event. My only suggestion is that there be a better estimation of the distance. The distance on the listing was 3-4 miles, actual distance was 10 miles. For any with health concerns, this might have been a problem. Otherwise, a great day. Thanks, Derek ”
- Brian Frye
  
  “ I had a great time on the hike! I was proud that everyone was able to walk for so long on the riverwalk. I really enjoyed the dinner afterward at the Boathouse. I made some great new friends on the hike! I'll be more careful about the length of the hike next time. I hope to see everyone again soon at a future event! ”
- Debi
  
  “ Good walk but may have been tough for beginners. Enjoyed the company and meeting new members. ”
- Lisa Gyure (+1 guest)
  
  “ The people were fun, and the area we walked in was nice, but it was over twice the length I had expected. Had I known it was going to be 10 miles instead of 4.5ish, I would have come more prepared (eg. water, better shoes and socks etc.) if I decided to go. I know I am out of shape and this walk killed me. It's Monday and I am having trouble walking, let alone the blisters on my feet! ”
- Tiffney Talley
  
  “ Enjoyed being outside and talking with everyone. Pretty good walk but longer than expected. Really feeling the burn today! ”
- Andrew Fist
  
  “ Enjoyed the hike, though it was a bit longer than I anticipated. Really liked the idea of sitting down for a meal afterwards. Can't wait for the next one! ”
- Phil Slaughter
- DeAnna (+1 guest)
- Billy Smith
- christina dotson
- Sarah Burkhardt
- Stacy
- Craig Howenstine