Name: Lets Take a Hike! -Cumberland Trail Segment-Retro Hughes to Leggett Overlook!
Start: 2024-11-23T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T15:00:00-06:00

Hi!
Please join us on another hike to visit another Cumberland Trail segment, known as the Rock Creek Gorge section.
A member wanted to do this one, so here we go!
Thanks so much for the suggestion!

We'll hike out to Leggett Overlook which is a 10 mile +/- out and back trail is rated MODERATE to STRENUOUS per the [Cumberland Trails Conference](https://cumberlandtrail.org/trail-segments/three-gorges-segment/rock-creek-gorge-section/).
Alltrails has the elevation gain as 2000' or so. This would be 'hard' in my book. Other reference material I came across had this section at about 1600' elevation gain. YMMV
*@ 10:00 EASTERN time*

"From Retro Hughes, the first mile of the hike is along the pine forest on top of the ridge. You will begin to descend steeply into the canyon and moss covered rocks and trees grow more plentifully. You have some small bluffs before the final steep descent to the river where a nice bridge awaits at mile 2.5. The hike is along the river is brief by in the next half mile there is an awesome spot to camp. The trail then climbs away from the river and stays away for the remainder of the hike. You do get glimpses into the canyon though, more so than on Possum Creek. You will cross several creeks, the first (Leggitt Branch) of which has no bridge and is an open bedrock creek. The next several have bridges. At mile 4.9 you will get to your first junction. Left, takes you to the Upper Leggitt Trailhead which will connect to the McGill Creek Section of trail, or to the Upper Spur trail and the Leggitt Overlook." (edited for brevity)

Any Cumberland Trail segments are typically very beautiful and rugged.
Check out the pics, cool place!

*@ 10:00 EASTERN time*
Alltrails info on our hike [HERE](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/cumberland-trail-retro-hughes-road-trail)

Expect inclines and declines, rough, rugged, rooty, rocky and at times slimy/wet and/or slippery terrain.
We'll eat lunch on the trail, so bring food/snacks.
Bring PLENTY of water.

Lets meet at the :
*10:00AM EASTERN*
'Retro Hughes Road Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail'
3500 Retro Hughes Rd, Graysville, TN 37338
[Google map link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FdeTtXxL5qsxWWJH8)

Dogs on leash are always welcome.
After the hike we'll stop somewhere for re-hydration and food for those interested.
This is a rain or shine event.
Thanks, Rick

Hope to see you Saturday!!
pics used are not mine.
Leave No Trace info [HERE](https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/)

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