Park Happenings

Event Details

***NOTE*** THIS PROGRAM IS BASED OUT OF CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CROSSVILLE, TN. ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME.

Event Description:

- Friday we will start with a meet and greet in the Recreation Lodge at 7:00 pm CST. We will cover outdoor climbing basics, including knot tying and belay technique.

- Saturday we will meet at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain climbing area. Once we get to Black Mountain, there is a short hike to the climbing location from the trailhead (1/2 mile). A number of top rope climbs and a 40 ft. rappel will be set up for the day. Climbs range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate/advanced.

- Sunday morning we will meet back at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain for another day of climbing. The day ends around 3:00 pm CST, but you are free to leave earlier as needed (please let one of the staff know if you plan to leave early).

**The Black Mountain Climbing area does not have restroom facilities, please be prepared for each day. We will be practicing Leave No Trace.

Age restrictions:

18 Years of Age and Older

Price: 

$75 - instruction and gear for the weekend

Accommodations for Cumberland Mountain State Park:

Camping/Cabin reservations - make them online at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain 

Please make your camping/cabin reservations ahead of time.

Food will not be provided during the course of this workshop. Pack your breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each day. For dinner, we encourage you to bring your own or plan to eat at the Homestead Harvest Restaurant on the park. 

Cancellation Deadline/Refund Policy:

Participants may cancel no later than Thursday, October 1st, 5:00 PM with a 50% refund. After October 1st, 5:00 PM, there will be no refunds for participant cancellation.

Weather Cancellation: No rain date is set at this time.