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The Trails Bulletin Board in the Clubhouse
has trail maps, photographs, and information.
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| Land and field surveys by members in 1972 |
TCPC TRAILS
Fox Den Bluff Trail - bluff
view...footpath through the largest rocks in the park...look for the tunnel rock...bring your camera.
Sunset Point Loop - lovely
sunsets and vistas of more than a mile...also narrow loop trail atop rock bluffs.
Creek Trail - footbridge
across the meandering sandy-bottomed creek...picnic table...cool summertime wading.
Cedar Bluff Trail - short
trail from the silver tractor barn to rock bluff overlooking the entrance road.
Lookout Rock Trail - rustic
trail to 2 rock ridges, one of which is a shelter rock...bring your camera.
Moonshine Rock Trail (not
on map) - short trail located near the entrance road...the floor of this shelter rock was excavated many
years ago.
Fern Trail - begins below
the dam and leads to Fox Den Bluff Trail...crosses creek.
Lake Trail - shortcut from
the campground to the entrance road and lake...also access to Creek Trail.
Valley View Trail -
A new trail to the escarpment, features rock formations at the end. Fall is a great time to view this
new trail as the leaves are turning and will drop by Thanksgiving.
Ridge Trail - quick access
from the campground to Fox Den Bluff Trail.
Blue Bird Trail - This trail consists
of 25 numbered bluebird houses. Members observe and report activity in the Clubhouse Wildlife Sightings book.
In late fall, the houses are cleaned in preparation for new occupants the following Spring.
"When you have worn out your
shoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber of your body. I measure your health by the number
of shoes and hats and clothes you have worn out." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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2008 TRAILS COMMITTEE
Tom & Linda Holloman, 34
John & Sue Townsend, 110
Heinz & Linda Asmuss, 54
Howard & Susan LaRose,
112
Malcolm Mayberry, 156
David & Cody Manly, 38
Karen Kennedy, 35
Virginia Sabourin, 115
Jim & Jenice Johnson, 116
Bill & Dell Reich, 27
Connie Burgess, 63
Don Parrish, 134
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Tips for Hiking
the Trails:
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Wear comfortable
shoes with a good tread.
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Hike with a friend
and carry water and a snack.
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It
is important to be quiet on the trail.
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If you see paper
or can debris, please pick up.
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Always "flip
a stick" to keep the trails clear.
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Please, stay OFF
the trails at night.
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TCPC Trail Links
CUMBERLAND PLATEAU
NATURE CONSERVANCY
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
East Tennessee Wildflowers
East Tennessee Birds
East Tennessee Wildlife
Poison Ivy, Sumac, Oak
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"Trails have
multiple values and benefits. Trails can enrich the quality of life for individuals, make communities more livable, and
protect America’s grandeur. Trails traverse areas of natural beauty, distinctive geography, historic significance,
and ecological diversity."
Source: American Trails Report
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