The trail in a greener season. (Photo courtesy Joe Feeman)
The Norris Municipal Watershed, situated adjacent to Norris Dam State Park, is a 2,300-acre area that is the watershed of Clear Creek; it is managed for water quality protection, sustainable forest management, and public recreation. A network of about 30 miles of forest roads and single-track trails are managed by the Norris Watershed Board.
A Saturday, October 29, outing will include a hike up Clear Creek Trail to Lower White Pine Trail, up Raccoon Run Trail to Red Hill Trail, and then to the White Oak Spring Trail and back down Clear Creek Trail to the start.
“As we walk, we’ll learn about the forest and discuss the history of this area,” a press release said.
This hike is about 3.9 miles, rated easy to moderate (because of mileage).
Participants can meet for carpooling in Oak Ridge in the Gold’s Gym/Books-a-Million parking lot in Oak Ridge (at the end close to South Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s), to leave at 8:15 a.m.; or participants can meet the group at Norris Middle School at 9 a.m. to carpool on to the trailhead.
Wear sturdy shoes or boots and weather appropriate clothing, and bring water and snacks or a lunch, a press release said.
For more information, call Joe Feeman at (865) 457-8191.
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