The Savage Gulf Greeter Falls Trail we will be hiking is full of history and beauty.  Savage Gulf is like the fingers of a hand carved out of the Cumberland Plateau.  It is one of the true wildernesses still remaining in Tennessee.  The Plateau’s rocks were created 250 to 325 million years ago and there is still virgin forest within its 16,000 acres of preserved park area.  The Chikamaka Indians passed through the South Cumberland Plateau and their camp was in the area until 1838 when it was forcibly removed.  Many Indians hid in the hills and coves of the region and many local natives are descendents of this tribe.  The Savage Gulf Greeter Falls Rim Trail features some of the best views in the area.  The Greeter Family sold the land to the state to preserve the natural area.  Greeter Falls, on Firescald Creek near Altamont, drops over a 15-foot upper ledge and plunges over a 50-foot lower ledge into a cold, clear pool.  The Blue Hole swimming hole is just minutes away from the Falls and is a stimulating dip or just a wading spot on a hot summer day.  The flora of Savage Gulf rivals in number and variety to any the Great Smoky Mountains has to offer.

 

We will depart from Nashville at 10:00 a.m.  A detailed schedule will be sent to registrants.  Our cabin is located on Stone Door Road right outside the park.  We will be there in time for lunch and hike to the Stone Door Overlook. That night you can relax while we serve you a delicious mountain campfire dinner.

 

The next day will include hikes to the upper and lower Greeter Falls and an opportunity to wade or swim in the Blue Hole swimming spot.  Sunday we visit the Foster Falls and hike on the Firey Gizzard Trail before traveling home. 

 

For questions call 615-443-3371 or email wildernessfoxes@yahoo.com.

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