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Summer is on the way out, and what better way to enjoy the sun while we can, than with some hikes, picnics, and waterfall dips!Trailside Talks is a new monthly social event held on every first Sunday of the month at 1 pm. We will be bringing outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and environmentalists together each month to enjoy the beautiful trails and waterfalls that Coffee County has to offer. And there are a lot!
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This month, we will be visiting Old Stone Fort in Manchester, and
hiking the Enclosure, Moat, and Backbone Loop.
According to AllTrails, the Enclosure, Moat, and Backbone Loop is a 2.8 mile hike, with 275 feet of elevation gain, for an estimated total hiking time of 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Please follow the link to learn more about the hike, see pictures, and read hiker reviews: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/enclosure-moat-and-backbone-loop
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Itinerary:
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Gather near the trailhead, under the pavilion between the parking lot and the Old Stone Fort Museum and Visitor Center. We'll put on sunscreen and do a head count.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm: Hike to one of the swimming holes (TBD).
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Relax! Have a seat, set up a hammock, lay down on a blanket, take a dip in the water, snack on some trail mix, or go explore. We will provide additional cold waters, snacks, music, and more sunscreen.
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Pack up, we're going home!
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Hike back to the parking lot. Congrats, you just completed an awesome hike and hang out day.
Feel free to leave at any time! If you need to leave before the rest of the group, just follow the trail back. It's a straight shot to the parking lot. Use Google Maps if needed. It will display trails, your location on them, and where you are relative to the parking lot and other landmarks.
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Essential Packing List:
- Water
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Phone
Recommended Items:
- Backpack or fanny pack
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Snacks and beverages
- Small picnic blanket, towel, or outdoor seat pad
- Bug spray / mosquito repellant
Other Fun Items to Bring:
- Swimwear (put this on BEFORE the hike please!) and towel
- Water shoes or sandals
- Dogs (and poop bags)
- Camping hammock
- Camera
- Book
- Water guns
- *Lightweight* folding chair
Things to NOT Bring:
- Full-sized folding chairs (too heavy to carry)
- Full-sized coolers full of ice (too heavy to carry )
- Water balloons (they create litter)
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Please share this event with others. Bring a friend, or better yet, bring two!
The Coffee County Democratic Party is committed to strengthening the bonds between like-minded individuals in Coffee County. We believe in helping to build a sense of community so that we can support and organize with one other, in the pursuit of a better tomorrow. It is through Trailside Talks, and other social events, that we hope to achieve this. We hope you'll join us in this quest. Let's build Coffee County, together.
See you there!
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Summary:
Event: Trailside Talks
Location: Old Stone Fort
Address: 732 Stone Fort Dr, Manchester, TN 37355
Date: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM (estimated)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Old Stone Fort, Old Stone Fort Museum, Stone Fort Dr, Manchester, TN 37355, United States
