Event
Ranger-led Wildflower Hike to Alley Ford
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Participants should meet at the Rock Creek Campground parking area. The parking are is located in the Rock Creek Campground just after crossing the Nemo Bridge in Morgan County, Tennessee.Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
3 hours
Type of Event
Hike
All ranger-led events are on Eastern Time. Participants should expect to spend 3 hours for this hike.
Description
Ranger-led Wildflower Hike to Alley Ford
The Obed Wild and Scenic River will be conducting a ranger-led wildflower hike on Wednesday, April 6th, at 10 a.m. (ET). The hike will be along the Cumberland Trail section to Alley Ford; a moderate out-and-back hike of 5 miles total. Along the way, we will discuss the local wildflowers in bloom, plant communities, and forest ecology. Wildflower photographers are welcome to join.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes or boots, and bring water and snacks. Hikers are also welcome to bring well-behaved dogs on a leash.