Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane once again for another series of hikes this upcoming spring. Each Wednesday throughout the month of April, Missy and Friends will hike a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or are new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for this year's spring series are: April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th:

APRIL 2nd
Quiet Walkaway Adventure
Easy, 3-4 miles

APRIL 9th
Little River & Cucumber Gap
Easy to moderate, 5-7 miles

APRIL 16th
White Oak Sinks via Schoolhouse Gap
Moderate, 6 miles

APRIL 23rd
Ramsey Cascades
Difficult, 8 miles

APRIL 30th
Indian Creek Loop
Moderate to Difficult, 9 miles

The cost is $20.00 per hike, and maps/goodies will be provided by Friends & Missy. You must register by calling 865-541-4500 (Covenant Call Center) as space is limited.

Now celebrating it's 16th year, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $140,000, with proceeds going towards the support for the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 1-865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org.



Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends of the Smokies and Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends of the Smokies and Missy

Friday, September 27, 2013

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane for another series of hikes next month. Each Wednesday throughout the month of October, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, new to hiking, or for those who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for the hikes this fall are as follow:

October 2: Old Sugarlands Trail

October 9: Little River Trail to Campsite #24

October 16: Middle Prong to Lynn Camp Prong

October 23: Mt. Cammerer via Low Gap + the A.T.

October 30: Spence Field via Anthony Creek and Bote Mountain

Cost for each hike is $20, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Smokies.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends, and Missy Kane, an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist, has raised more than $110,000 for the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Please click here or send an e-mail to Friends of the Smokies to receive more information about the upcoming series, and to register. You can also call the Covenant Health Call Center at 865-541-4500 to register. Over the years these hikes have grown in popularity, so early registration is advised.







Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Monday, March 11, 2013

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane again for another series of hikes this spring. Each Wednesday throughout the month of April, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or are new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for this year's spring series are: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013:

APRIL 3th
Baskins Creek Trail to Baskins Creek Falls
Easy to moderate, 4-5 miles

APRIL 10th
Abrams Falls
Easy to moderate, 5 miles

APRIL 17th
Porters Creek to Campsite 31
Moderate, 7 miles

APRIL 24th
Gabes Mountain Trail to Campsite #34
Moderate to Difficult, 10 miles

The cost is $20.00 per hike, and maps/goodies will be provided by Friends & Missy. You must register by calling 865-541-4500 (Covenant Call Center) as space is limited.

Now celebrating it's 15th year, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $127,000, which has gone towards the support for the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Space is limited and you must pre-register by calling 1-865-541-4500! Cost for each hike is $20.00

For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 1-865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org.


Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Thursday, September 6, 2012

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane for another series of hikes next month. Each Wednesday throughout the month of October, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, new to hiking, or for those who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for the hikes this fall are as follow:

October 3: Laurel Falls

October 10: Mingus Mill Trail

October 17: Max Patch

October 24: Charlies Bunion

October 31: Spence Field

Cost for each hike is $20, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Smokies.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends, and Missy Kane, an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist, has raised more than $110,000 for the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Please click here or send an e-mail to Friends of the Smokies to receive more information about the upcoming series, and to register. You can also call the Covenant Health Call Center at 865-541-4500 to register. Over the years these hikes have grown in popularity, so early registration is advised.







Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane again for another series of hikes this spring. Each Wednesday throughout the month of April, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or are new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for this year's spring series are: April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2012.

The cost is $20.00 per hike, and maps/goodies will be provided by Friends & Missy. You must register by calling 865-541-4500 (Covenant Call Center) as space is limited.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $80,000 that has supported the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane for a series of hikes next month. Each Wednesday throughout the month of October, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, new to hiking, or for those who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for the hikes this fall are October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011. During this year's series, participants will have the opportunity to see the autumn colors and waterfalls on the N.C. side of the Smokies.

Cost for each hike is $15, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Smokies.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy, an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist, has raised more than $80,000 for the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Please click here or send an e-mail to Friends of the Smokies to receive more information about the upcoming series. You can also call the Covenant Health Call Center at 865-541-4500 to register.


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Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane again for another series of hikes this spring. Each Wednesday throughout the month of April, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or are new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The dates for the spring series are: April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011.

This year Friends & Missy will take participants on trails to see wildflowers, waterfalls, and parts of the N.C. side of the Smokies. The hikes are led by Hiking Fitness Expert Missy Kane, Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers and volunteers.

The cost is $15.00 per hike, and maps/goodies will be provided by Friends & Missy. Beginning in March 2011, you must register by calling 865-541-4500 (Covenant Call Center) as space is limited.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $80,000 that has supported the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends & Missy

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane for a series of hikes this fall. Each Wednesday throughout the month of October, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The schedule is as follows:

October 6: Rainbow Falls, 5 miles; moderate; meet at Sugarlands Visitors Center.

October 13: Middle Prong to Lynn Camp Prong Cascades; 7 miles; moderate; meet at Tremont (park in overflow lot before bridge to store).

October 20: Crib Gap and Turkeypen; one-way, 7-mile hike; moderate to easy; meet at Townsend “Y”.

October 27: Clingmans Dome down Noland Divide to Deep Creek; 11 miles (Rocky Top Tours providing transportation).

Cost for each hike is $15, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Smokies.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $80,000 that has supported the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Please click here or send an e-mail to Friends of the Smokies to receive more information about the upcoming series. Or, you can call 865-541-4500 to register.


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Day Hiking Basics Seminar

Day Hiking Basics Seminar

Monday, March 22, 2010

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Join Missy Kane and Ryan Baxter of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports for an informative session on day hiking basics, local hiking groups and local hiking opportunities. The purpose is to provide knowledge of hiking fundamentals required to build confidence and ensure safety.

The seminar is free and includes light refreshments, handouts and discussion of equipment. The final of two sessions is scheduled for tomorrow night:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tennessee Valley Unitarian
Universalist Church Fellowship Hall
2931 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Sponsored by Friends of the Smokies Get on the Trail program and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. For more information, call Sarah at 932-4794 or email fotssw@bellsouth.net.


Jeff
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Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy

Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy

Monday, February 22, 2010

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Join Friends of the Smokies and fitness expert Missy Kane for a series of hikes this spring. Each Wednesday throughout the month of April, Missy and Friends will be hiking a different trail.

Ms. Kane was an Olympic runner and a Pan American Games medalist.

"Get on the Trail" is a great opportunity for people who are new to the area, or new to hiking, as well as people who just want to know more about the Park.

The schedule is as follows:

April 7: Spruce Flat Falls (3 miles)

April 14: Curry Mountain Trail (6-7 miles)

April 21: Porters Creek Trail (7 miles)

April 28: Big Creek / AT / Chestnut Branch Trail (6 miles)

Cost for each hike is $15, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Smokies.

Since the series started, Get on the Trail with Friends and Missy has raised more than $80,000 that has supported the preservation and protection of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Please click here or send an e-mail to Friends of the Smokies to receive more information about the upcoming series. Or, you can call 865-541-4500 to register.




Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, and more.

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