The Friends of South Cumberland kicked off its Hike All 14 in 2014 challenge last month in which hikers are charged to hit the trails that cover the South Cumberland State Park.
If they hike all 14, they’ll have not only covered a lot of trail and seen some spectacular scenery, but they’ll earn the right to join the elite “I Hiked Em All Club.” The club includes extreme bragging rights, of course, as well as a certificate, trail map bandana and a year’s membership to the Friends of South Cumberland. If you want to sign up for the challenge, a $10 fee covers registration and a copy of the trail guide. For more information, visit friendsofscsra.org or contact like All 14 chair Naullain Kendrick at
Are you in? Good! Here’s all the ground you’ll cover:
Natural Bridge Sewanee
Laurel Falls Loop
Grundy Lakes
Meadow Trail
Climber’s Loop
Greeter Falls Loop, Laurel Trail
Lost Cove Cave
Big Creek Rim and Gulf
Fiery Gizzard
Collins Loop
Stone Door to Savage Gulf
Savage Gulf, Hobbs Loop
Raven Point Loop
Savage Gulf to Stone Door
Hike Together
If you want some company while you check these o! your list, mark these scheduled Hike All 14 meet-ups on your calendar.
March 22: Hike #6 and #2
Greeter Falls Loop and Laurel Trail combined with Laurel Falls Loop. Led by Tennessee naturalists Jack Furman and Naullain Kendrick.
April 6: Hike #10
The Collins Gulf Loop. Led by Mary Priestley and Naullain Kendrick.
April 12-13
Additional hikes will be offered during the Trails and Trilliums event. Exact hikes TBA.
South Cumberland State Park: South Cumberland is spread out over a 100-square-mile area with more than 24,500 acres in separate parcels. Approximately 81 miles of white- and blue-blazed trails run through Savage Gulf, Fiery Gizzard and all of the other parks that make up the South Cumberland.