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Event Details

Have you been curious about the new trails at the Head of Sequatchie, and the native grassland pollinator fields?

Join Ranger Martinez as we explore the fields! We will try to identify some native pollinators, and discuss the difficulties that can come with field management in Tennessee.

We will hike less than 2 miles roundtrip as a group, but participants will have a chance to continue on at the halfway point if they wish to hike further (independently from the program/group).

We will meet at the Head of Sequatchie Visitor Center (270 Glyph Pkwy, Crossville, TN) at 12:00PM Central. Please bring adequate hiking apparel and water/snacks. We recommend bug spray and sun protection as well.

Reach out to Ranger Lydia at lydia.martinez@tn.gov with any questions.

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