Advanced Queer Day Hike - Tennessee
March 23, 2024 — 9:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Rain date: March 30, 2024
Join volunteer Aubrey for a challenging (but equally rewarding) hike in the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park! This is not a beginner trail - experience with hiking tough terrain is mandatory. While much of the trail is inclined with many cut backs, the views and caves are beyond worth the effort! This will be an 8 mile trail so pacing is important, but there will be many snack, water, and meditation breaks. We have allotted 7 hours to complete the loop. The final view will be stunning, and we will cross through 2 different states on the route!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Harrogate, TN area
(S’atsoyaha (Uchee) lands)
Pets: Dogs are welcome to join on this adventure. Please make sure your pup is up for the challenge before bringing them!
Meet: March 23, 2023
Parking: Free, gravel lot
Hike: 8 miles, 2,283 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Plenty of water, snacks, electrolytes, good hiking boots, and trekking poles preferably. Bring warm gear/layers (depending on the event day temperatures). Southern weather can be hit or miss!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
