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We will have a lot of hikes in Middle Tennessee. However we will also do a lot of hiking in the Cumberland Plateau and Cumberland Mountains which are between Nashville and Knoxville and between Nashville and Chattanooga. Most of these hikes will be long day trips but are very awarding hikes.
We will also offer longer hikes that involve overnights. These hikes are from anywhere from the Smoky Mountains to the Rocky Mountains or anywhere there are good hikes that the group would like to hike.
In addition to hiking we will be open to all kinds of outdoor activities from kayaking, biking, horseback riding, sitting around a fire, camping, caving, having a picnic, listening to live music outside, rock climbing or pretty much anything that is outdoors.
We may also have some social activities as well such as dinners or other activities that will help us all get to know each other.
We are always looking for people who are will to host meetups and I am always willing to help you organize your first few meetup events so let me know if you would like to be an Event Organizer
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Labor Day Weekend, The Rivers Adventure,Rafting,Kayaking,HikingMountain Wiscomsin, Mountain, WI
General Registration Closes Aug 3rd
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Starting at $65.00 per person per night including food, most activities,nightly fires. Join us for a group cabin and camping trip near Mountain WI. Gates open at 5:00pm central time. Arrive and depart any time between Aug 29th and Sept 1st. Nearest Airport Rinelander WI
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When all other parks are jammed to capacity during Labor Day we will be camping on our own private lands with a private lake. We will have proximity to 3 major rivers offering rafting, kayaking opportunities on the Wolf, Oconoto & Peshtigo Rivers. Excellent proximity to destinations in the Nicholet National Forest. With biking and great hiking opportunities.
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We are Meetup volunteers who plan fun trips to build community and have fun outside! We rent private facilities exclusively for our groups use, the costs charged to you are kept intentionally low that cover overhead and associated lodging costs. Through the generosity of the organizer 50% of the trip is underwritten by the trip organizer. The balance of the costs are shared amount the participants to keep trip costs low. As part of the registration process we ask guests to sign up for camp duties to contribute to the success of the trip and help contain costs. Typical camp duties include cooking, cleaning, fire tending, and recreation leading.
This trip is for you if you:- Enjoy hiking, camping, paddling and other outdoor and indoor activities or do nothing at all.
- Skills, Willingness & Ability: If you have skills to contribute to the operation of our camp, in the areas of cooking, recreation leadership, maintenance and can stay for the completion of your duty.
- Arrival & Departure: You can arrive between 5pm and 7pm at the start of the trip and depart any time after your final duty is completed.
- Easy: All of this is easy to do and we have been doing it for over 15 years
- Rain or Shine: Our trips progress rain or shine. We have alternate activities based on weather.
A non refundable or discounted fee includes most recreation, accommodates & roaring fires. Breakfasts, dinners and lunches are donated by the host. Provide your own bedding and sleeping gear and camping gear. Indoor and outdoor accommodations are available.
OUR TRIP FEATURES
Choice Of
New for 2025. Flat rate simplified pricing. Enjoy the same low price for the duration of your registered stay. All prices include, 3 meals a day (donated by host), kayak, nightly fires, most recreation while supply last.- Ultimate Group Tent Camping Package! starting at $65.00 per person per night. $260.00 per person total with indoor accommodations during inclement weather in group bunk house & kayak.
- Ultimate Private Camping Package: $295 per person on a PRIVATE tents site.
- Single Occupancy Bunk House $460.00 per person
- Double Occupancy Bunk House For you and one guest guest $560.00 maximum 2 people.
- Double Occupancy Private Cabin $725.00 with your guest. Has kitchenette and refrigerator rest room. Add 125.00 for additional guests.
Benefits:
- Group lead activities including, hiking, rafting, kayaking and much more
- 5000 acres of private land to explore
- Morning & nightly fires
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner,
- Pre- Breakfast coffee hour
- Pre- Dinner reception
- Free admission to our camping property ( no sticker required)
- Free parking
Lodging Includes
- Hot Showers
- Flush Toilets
- Running Potable Water
- Electricity
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IF THE MEETUP IS FULL JUMP THE LINE AND CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE TO SEE TRIP VIDEOThis event is 21 and over. We are unable to accommodate pets, . Kayaks have limited availability. Provide your own camping and sleeping equipment. Staying indoors, bring your own bedding. The trip is offered as is.
- Cherohala Skyway Fall Foliage Hikes -MTHMCherohala Skyway Visitor Center, Tellico Plains, TN
Combined hike with Chattanooga Outdoor Adventures
This is a limited attendance event. Please be considerate of others. Sign-up = Show-up.
Cherohala Skyway Fall Foliage Hikes
Saturday, October 18, 8:45AM CT / 9:45AM ET
Meet and combine cars at:
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center, Tellico Plains, TN
Coords: 35.3671°,-84.2980°The views along Cherohala Skyway are truly world-class. It's been my favorite place and favorite time of the year since moving here 22 years ago. Enjoy!
1st hike: Indian Boundary Lake (boat ramp), 3.1 mile loop, easy
Parking Coordinates: 35.3984°,-84.1104°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/indian-boundary-lake-trailLunch/Snack at Turkey Creek Overlook (bring your own)
35.3662°, -84.1308° (3.4 mile drive from Indian Boundary)
vault toilets available, no running water2nd hike: Whigg Meadow, 3.4 mile out-and-back, easy/moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3248°,-84.0327°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/whigg-meadow-via-mud-gap-trail3rd hike (optional): Huckleberry Knob, 1.7 mile out-and-back, easy/moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3123°,-83.9918°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/huckleberry-knob-trail
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3rd hike (optional): Fall Branch Falls, 2.5 mile out-and-back, moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3468°,-84.0609°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/falls-branch-trailNOTE: Phone coverage is spotty to non-existent along the Skyway. Download maps in advance for Google Maps/Navigation or use an offline navigation app such as Magic Earth.
Standard Notice, Disclaimer:
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for you own safety and well-being. By signing up for this and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possible death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant -including you- at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of a claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group. - Steve's 80th Birthday Southern Arizona Hiking TripBenson, Benson, AZ
Let's celebrate Steve's 80th birthday(December 17) with a hiking trip in Southern Arizona.
The house I rented will allow events up to 30 people so we will plan for Steve's Birthday party on December 17 at that location near Benson AZ.
Be sure to read all the information the Lodging options are at the bottom of the description.
Suggested Hikes are listed below as always these are just suggestions you do as many or as few as you want.
Suggested hikes
Sunday: Bisbee 1000 (The Great Stair Climb) 4.5 miles 675 elevation gain this is an urban hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/bisbee-1000--2
Monday: Saguaro National Park (west) Wasson Peak via Kings Canyon, Hugh Norris, and Gould Mine 7.8 miles 1863 elevation gain.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/wasson-peak-via-king-canyon-and-hugh-norris-trail
Tuesday: Picacho Peak State Park Picacho Peak Via Hunter Trail 2.8 miles 2112 elevation gain
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/picacho-peak-via-hunter-trail
Wednesday: Steve's Birthday This will be our free day Steve's party will at 5pm ( I may be going to Tombstone AZ before the party)
Thursday: The Big Loop in Chiricahua National Monument 8 miles 1791 elevation gain
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/the-big-loop--2
We will also do the Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/bonita-canyon-scenic-drive
Friday: We can go back to Chiricahua National Monument and hike Chiricahua Natural Bridge Trail 4.7 miles 1040 elevation gain
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/chiricahua-natural-bridge-trail
OR
Kartchner Caverns State ParkWe will plan to do a tour of Kartchner Caverns State Park (I am open to suggestions to which tour Check out the link below for details on tour options).
Some of the areas we will explore include Chiricahua National Monument. This area has some awesome rock formations.
Link to Chiricahua National Monument
https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm
Saguaro National Park Which is the home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west.
Link to the Park
https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm
We will go to historic Tombstone Arizona of the Ok Corral and Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday made famous
Link to information on Tombstone
https://discovertombstone.com/
Kartchner Caverns State Park
We will plan to do a tour of Kartchner Caverns State Park (I am open to suggestions to which tour Check out the link below for details on tour options).
https://azstateparks.com/kartchner
Getting there for those flying either Tucson (TUS) or Phoenix (PHX) would be where you should fly to.
We will be staying in the Benson AZ area. The house I rented is in between Benson and Wilcox AZ about 15 minutes from Benson.
Links for lodging:
Vrbo Benson AZ
https://bit.ly/3Eg0zmh
Airbnb Benson AZ
https://bit.ly/3WF644h
Booking.com Benson AZ
https://bit.ly/40PG48J
Standard Notice: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
