The Land Trust of Huntsville & North Alabama schedules most of its outings around Huntsville, but a Saturday hike will put adventurers near the Tennessee/Alabama border on the former hunting grounds of Davy Crockett.
A six-hour hike to the Walls of Jericho explores Alabama's Skyline Wildlife Management Area, about 25 miles northwest of Scottsboro off Highway 79. The Walls are named for the 200-foot sheer rock walls that form a large, bowl-shaped amphitheater.
The adventure is one of the land trust's Green Means Go hikes, designed for participants who are in good physical shape who want to move at a fast pace. The hike starts at 9 a.m. CDT and is rated difficult for the 1,000-foot elevation gain on the climb out.
Hikers should bring bottled water and wear long pants and comfortable shoes with good tread. In case of rain, the hike will be canceled. There is no fee to take part, but donations to help conserve green spaces are welcome.
RSVP to 256-534-5263. For more information, visit www.LandTrust-HSV.org.
MORE OUTINGS
Saturday
* Women-only hike with Chattanooga Trekkers, 2 p.m. Space is limited for this wildflower hike on the Laurel Falls Trail in Dayton, Tenn. http://chatt-trekkers.weebly.com/index.html. RSVP to valerie.radu@gmail.com.
n Kayak trip with Tennessee Valley Canoe Club, 10 am. This is a bring-your-own-boat trip on Soddy Creek. Kayakers will put in at the ramp near Highway 27 in Soddy-Daisy and paddle out to the Tennessee River. On the way back in, the group will stop at Steve's Landing to eat. Plan on three hours of paddling time. E-mail trip leader Eric Fleming, 598eric@gmail.com, by 4 p.m. today if interested in participating. www.tvccpaddler.com.
* Possum Creek hike with Tennessee Trails Association, Soddy-Daisy Chapter. This moderate, 4-mile hike covers the southern half of this segment of the Cumberland Trail. For details, contact hike leader Don Deakins at don.deakins@gmail.com or 842-3140. www.tennesseetrails.org/soddydaisy.php.
* Savage Falls hike at South Cumberland State Park near Monteagle, Tenn., 10 a.m. CDT. Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a moderate, 4-mile hike to see the waterfalls. Bring water and snacks; wear sturdy shoes. http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/SouthCumberland.
Saturdays through May 1
* Birding walks at Chattanooga Nature Center, 7:30 a.m. The Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society will host weekly birding walks starting at Chattanooga Nature Center's front parking area. Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather and be prepared for several hours of extensive walking. Entrance fee is waived for CNC and TOS members. Otherwise, admission is $8 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children 4-11. Contact Kyle Waggener at kwaggener@chattnanature.org or 821-1160, ext. 112.
Sunday
* Beginner hike on Lookout Mountain, 1 p.m. with Chattanooga Hiking Club. Hike will cover 4 miles of relatively flat and easy walking on the Lower Truck Trail from Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Gardens to Skyuka Springs. Hikers should be able to walk at a comfortable pace for about two hours. Registration is required. For information, call 643-6888 or e-mail ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com.