The Appalachian Trail is celebrating 100 years of its history this year with the A.T. Vista event to be held on the weekend of August 7 and 8! Each state the A.T. goes through has been asked to sponsor a hike for that weekend, with photos and videos to be uploaded and shared virtually with the entire A.T. community. The SMHC proudly maintains 102 miles of Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 30 miles in the Nantahala National Forest. We invite you to join us on a hike from Clingmans Dome (the highest point on the entire A.T.) to Silers Bald. We'll talk a little history, enjoy cooler high-elevation air, and have a birthday treat for the A.T.! The hike is approximately 9 miles RT, rated moderate. We can meet at Sugarlands Visitor Center at 8am on Sunday, August 8, to carpool to Clingmans Dome parking lot, or meet at the Clingmans Dome parking lot at 8:45am. Pre-registration is required.

Leader: Diane Petrilla
petrillad@gmail.com
931-224-5149