Big South Fork NRRA & Historic Rugby, TN

We had 16 participants for this outing. Most came from the Atlanta area. While the campground was full we occupied a nice area that was somewhat secluded. We enjoyed good food and night time visits to a community camp fire. Our hikes took us to the river gorge, two natural arches and the Charit Lodge, a remote lodge in the backcountry.

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Experience autumn with a visit to Tennessee's Upper Cumberland Region. Stay and hike in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area & visit the historic British village of Rugby, TN. Travel time from Atlanta: 4 Hours. This is a spectacular autumn getaway! 3 days/2 nights. Camp in the Big South Fork NRRA at Bandy Creek Campground. Check out these links:

Friday afternoon, 10/22:  Set up camp & short hike to Colditz Cove

Saturday morning, 10/23:  Hike to either Twin Arches or Honey Creek Loop. Visit Rugby, TN for lunch and tour

Sunday morning, 10/24:  Break camp, Short hike option

Schedule subject to adjusments prior to event.

Big South Fork:   http://www.nps.gov/biso/index.htm

Rugby, TN:        http://www.historicrugby.org/

Bandy Creek Campground:

http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/bandycreekcampground.htm.

Trip leader:  Tedd Masiongale. Limited to 12.