Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Knoxville to Pickett State Park
Knoxville to Pickett State Park- Start point
- 2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701, United States (Knoxville Airport (TYS), 10:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- John Litton Farm Loop hike (4-6 miles)
- Visit Bandy Creek Visitor Center
- Visit Blevins Farm site (1879 log house)
Landmarks Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Bandy Creek Visitor Center John Litton Farm Blevins Farm Pickett State Park - Day 2
Pickett State Park
Pickett State Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Natural Arch
- Visit Indian Rockhouse
- Explore Hazard Cave
- Hike through stream-carved gorges
- Visit Pickett Lake
Landmarks Natural Arch Indian Rockhouse Hazard Cave Pickett Lake - Day 3
Pickett State Park
Pickett State Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Hidden Passage Trail, Pogue Creek Canyon, or Middle Creek Loop
- Wildflower identification practice
Optional Activities
- Extended hiking options (up to 4 additional miles)
Landmarks Hidden Passage Trail Pogue Creek Canyon Middle Creek Loop - Day 4
Pickett State Park to Charit Creek Lodge
Pickett State Park to Charit Creek Lodge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Family-style meal with group)
Included Activities
- Slave Falls Loop Trail hike (4.3 miles)
- Hike to Charit Creek Lodge (1.1 miles)
Landmarks Sawmill Trailhead Slave Falls Charit Creek Lodge - Day 5
Charit Creek Lodge
Charit Creek Lodge- Meals
- Breakfast (Lodge breakfast), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Supper at lodge)
Included Activities
- Twin Arches Loop trail hike (approximately 5 miles)
- Visit Jake's Place (old settlement)
Landmarks Twin Arches South Arch Jake's Place Middle Creek - Day 6
Charit Creek Lodge to The Garden Inn
Charit Creek Lodge to The Garden Inn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Dinner at The Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hike from Charit Creek Lodge to parking area
- Colditz Cove State Natural Area loop hike (1.5 miles)
- View Northrup Falls
Landmarks Colditz Cove State Natural Area Northrup Falls Big Branch Creek - Day 7
Departure
Departure- End point
- Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37701, United States (Knoxville Airport (TYS), 11:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at The Garden Inn)
