Park Happenings

Event Details

Join Ranger Lydia for a short, uphill hike to see the entrance to the Devilstep Hollow Cave at the Head of Sequatchie. We will learn about the cave's national significance. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and be ready to hike ~0.3 miles. After the hike we will head to the Visitor Center and watch a film that depicts the historic art within the cave.

Please note, we will not be entering the cave or passing the safety barriers.

We will meet at the Head of Sequatchie Visitor Center at 1PM central.

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Very Steep Slope Hike

Program participants should be able to do the following, independently or with the assistance of a companion or adaptive equipment:

• Understand and follow instructions to avoid and/or manage risks
• Tolerate the outdoor elements for at least three (3) hours
• Perform self-care including maintaining nutrition and hydration, and managing existing medical conditions
• Be able to identify and recognize environmental risks, including but not limited to, falling objects/rocks, loose rock and unstable surfaces, very steep and uneven terrain, cliff edges, crevasses, moving water (fast or slow) such as rivers or creeks, and potentially hazardous animals and insects
• Move over uneven, rocky, narrow terrain 0.40 miles, including over a wooden bridge with 20 steps at 8" high
• Support body weight while moving up and down a very steep 65% incline and decline over large rocks, tree roots, and potentially slippery soil for >3 miles