This is a joint outing for TCWP and TNPS at an amazing spot for early spring ephemerals.  It’s covered in trout lilies, with pockets of twinleaf, foamflower, wood poppies, and spring beauties.  If we hit the timing right, the Dutchman’s breeches might be blooming.

We’ll meet at 10 a.m. EST at the trailhead, located near the end of N. Walker Lane in Oak Ridge. (This access to the North Ridge Trail is not in Google Maps; coordinates are 36°01’24.7″N 84°16’36.1″W). There is no parking at the Trailhead, but there is some street parking along N. Walker and West Outer Dr.  There is also ample parking at the nearby Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. The outing will last around two hours.

If you are familiar with Google Maps you can just copy paste the coordinates (36°01’24.7″N 84°16’36.1″W) into the search and it will get you there.  Or you can type N. Walker Ln, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 into the search and the street is extremely short so you can just drive down and you will see us.  If you want a house address you can put 109 N. Walker Ln, Oak Ridge, TN.  Its just the house next to the Trailhead.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/FbHTrm53HMSivY5d8

If you don’t use Google Maps, do you know where the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is?  N Walker is a road to the left at the top of a small hill before going down to the Children’s Museum on the right off W. Outer Dr coming from Illinois Ave.  

The trail is only about .7 miles one way, but it is steep in spots.  It also can be muddy, and there is a stream crossing. Bring water, snacks, and bug spray.