TNPS Field Trip: Norris Grist Mill to Observation Point

Description: This is a joint outing for TNPS and TCWP. This loop starts in a valley with spring wildflowers that are usually a little later. We will also go by some populations of pink lady slippers before climbing to a nice view of Norris Dam.

Meeting Places/Time:
1. Parking lot at the Norris Grist Mill (Lower Clear Creek Rd, Norris, TN 37828) at 10:00 AM Eastern.
2. Oak Ridge at the Gold’s Gym/Books-A-Million parking lot (meet at the end close to S. Illinois Avenue, near Salsarita’s) in time to leave Oak Ridge at 9:15 AM Eastern.

Difficulty: The trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop.

Facilities: The Lenoir Museum nearby has facilities.

Lunch: Bring water, lunch, and bug spray

Leader: Margaret Cumberland. If you RSVP it helps with planning and allows contacting in case of cancellation, Phone/email: 919-339-0072, bWVzaGVhcmluIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

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• This Saturday, 10th May, 11:00 am, TNPS Field Trip: Kentucky Lady Slipper, Decatur Co in Decatur
• Next Saturday, 17th May, 09:00 am, TNPS Field Trip: Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens, Fire Adapted and Thriving! in Murfreesboro
• Next Saturday, 17th May, 10:00 am, TNPS Field Trip: Western Highland Rim Stream and Savannah Walk in Ethridge

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