This will be a joint outing for TCWP and TNPS. The loop starts in a valley with spring wildflowers that usually bloom a little later than some others. We will also pass some populations of pink lady’s slippers after climbing to a nice view of Norris Dam.

We’ll meet for carpooling in Oak Ridge at the Gold’s Gym/Books-A-Million parking lot (at the end close to S. Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s) in time to leave at 9:15 a.m. Eastern – OR – meet at 10 a.m. Eastern in the parking lot at the Norris Grist Mill (Lower Clear Creek Rd, Norris). There is additional parking at the Lenoir Museum.

Bring water, a lunch, and bug spray. The outing will last several hours.

The trail is a moderate 2.5-mile loop, with a steep drop-off on one side in a few places.

If you have questions Contact/Leader is Margaret Cumberland. Phone/email: 919-339-0072, meshearin@gmail.com.