We will begin at the Leatherwood Ford Bridge parking lot in Big South Fork. We’ll hike north along the John Muir Trail, with views of the Big South Fork River. We’ll cross the O&W bridge and start climbing to see Devils Den (huge rock house), a spectacular overlook of the river, and perhaps a little fall foliage. Winding among several crisscrossing pathways we’ll make our way to a rather ordinary looking spur trail that leads to the Needles Eye, an incredible sandstone formation in the Big South Fork. The hike is 8.6 rather rugged miles. Rated Moderate. Meet at Hardee’s, 107 Buffalo Rd. near I-75, Clinton, TN at 8 a.m. or at Leatherwood Ford parking area at 9 a.m.. Drive 110 miles RT {@.07miles=$7.70}. The leader will meet at the trail head.

Leader: Louise Miniard

Leader contact information is included under Additional Information in the email you receive after registration.