Park Happenings
Cumberland Trail Jr. Ranger Camp
Cumberland Trail State Park
270 Glyph Parkway, Pikeville, TN 37367 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Join us for the Cumberland Trail's first ever mini-Jr. Ranger camp!
Starting at 9AM Central at the Head of Sequatchie, children ages 8 to 13 are invited to come join in a day of fun on the Cumberland Trail. We will be doing lots of fun activities like archery, hiking, a wildlife encounter, creek crawling, and more. The primary day of camp will be on Tuesday, June 16. We will also have an optional half-day of rappelling at Black Mountain on Wednesday, June 17.
Details
- Dates – June 16 and 17
- Ages 8 - 13
- Tuesday, June 16 – 9am to 3pm @ Head of Sequatchie
- Archery, creek crawl, campfire cooking, hiking, archaeology, birds of prey
- Lunch provided (campfire cooking)
- Wednesday, June 17 – 9am to 12pm @ Black Mountain (optional)
- Rappelling
- Parents must transport students to Black Mountain
- Cost
- Just Tuesday - $20
- Tuesday and Wednesday - $35
- Only 15 spots available
- Spots go on sale online May 1 at 8AM Central
- Event Host
- lydia.martinez@tn.gov
- 423-307-9304
- Price
- $20.00 Tuesday
$35.00 Tuesday + Wednesday
Cumberland Trail State Park is a linear park encompassing over 40,000 acres, beckoning adventurers to explore the rugged beauty of the Cumberland Plateau. This scenic trail offers a diverse range of outdoor experiences, from challenging hikes to breathtaking overlooks. There are hundreds of cascading waterfalls to be discovered, along with unique rock formations, and the rich history and ecology of Tennessee's wilderness.