Middle Tennessee Hiking Meetup

Advanced hikers, join us for a strenuous hike to the summit of 2 mountains--Lawson Mountain and Lick Creek Mountain. This is an end-to-end shuttle hike. We will meet at the Norma Road Trailhead and carpool (15 minutes) to the Cave Branch Trailhead, on Smoky Creek Road, where the hike will begin. This first 5.5 miles of this Cumberland Trail section has two major ascents with the first being 1350 ft and a second (shorter but steeper) ascent of 840 ft to the top of Lawson Mountain. The final descent to New River and Norma Rd. is about 3 miles.

This is a tough trail, but it rewards the effort with constantly changing scenery and a true backcountry feel. The route moves through beautiful hardwood forests, open ridges, and quiet creek valleys. Much of the trail runs alongside a creek, and part of it is over a ridgeline. This trail showcases the best of this region. It has peaceful forests, tumbling mountain streams, several bridge crossings, cool rock formations, spring wildflowers, rhododendron and mountain laurel, and far-reaching views. The grand view is atop Lick Creek Mountain where we will see an expansive view eastward over the New River valley and mountains beyond. Along the way, we will enjoy stacked monoliths and maze-like rock outcrops, overlooks, and little cascades. Plus, there's always the possibility of elk sightings in this area.

Check here for the official description from Cumberland Trail Conservancy. https://cumberlandtrail.org/trail-segments/new-river-segment/lawson-mountain-section/

We plan to stay together as a group. We will take water/lunch/snack breaks, when needed, as well as a break on top of Lick Creek Mountain

- Bring plenty of water!
- Sunscreen is highly recommended (there will be some exposed areas)
- Pack lunch and snacks
- Pets on a leash are allowed and must be able to keep up with the group

Carpool
Home Depot - Lebanon, 955 South Hartmann Drive
7:00 am CDT (we need to LEAVE by 7:00am, please arrive early)

WHERE TO MEET:
**Please note: there are NO restrooms at the trailhead - there are a few gas marts (Exxon, Shell) and Family Dollar on TN-63 near Norma Rd
Norma Road Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail
36.303517, -84.385783
10am CDT (11am EDT) MEET
**We will shuttle to trailhead to begin hike

Standard Notice: All attendees participate at their own risk! Meetup organizers/leaders cannot be held liable for actions of any participant.
12.5

We will go hiking in the Alps in July. This is only open to 16 people. We will need a minimum of 8 people for the trip.

Just on on the waitlist and I will move you as going after I confirm with you that you are ready to pay the deposit.

Please read all the information. Including all links.

Link with with the trip information
https://www.gadventures.com/quote/006OJ00000SBgLZYA1/

Other important information

- Final balance is due 60 days before departure, so May 5th, 2026.
Terms and Conditions:

Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 60 days or more prior to departure = Deposit paid will become a Lifetime Deposit (LTD) and stay on file in your name to use on a G Adventures trip in the future.

- Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to departure = LTD + 50% loss of final payment
- Cancellation within 30 days of departure = LTD + 100% loss of final payment

Insurance Requirements:

G Adventures requires that everyone have travel insurance that covers them to a minimum sum of $200,000 USD for emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation. We also recommend purchasing a policy with cancellation coverage.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

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.

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Let's plan to do a hiking trip in the Adirondack Mountains in NY

We will hopeful be there for the fall foliage. We may also hike to the summit of Mt Marcy the highest point in New York. However that hike will depend on the weather there can be winter conditions on near the top.

There are a lot of trails to pick from so I will add them later.

When looking at Airbnb or VRBO look at the area of Lake Placid, Jay, Keen, or Saranac lake

A link to some airports for Lake Placid (You may also Montreal if you have a passport)

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=airports&find_loc=Lake+Placid%2C+NY+12946

Alltrails link to the area

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/adirondack-park--3

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.