Field Trip: Norris Grist Mill to Observation Point, Anderson County
Date April 18 (Saturday) – 10:00 AM Eastern - Map #6
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 populations of pink lady’s slippers after climbing to a nice view of Norris Dam.
Meeting Place/Time
Parking lot at the Norris Grist Mill (Lower Clear Creek Rd, Norris, TN 37828) at 10:00 AM Eastern. There is additional parking at the Lenoir Museum.
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. There are places with a steep drop-off on one side.
Facilities The Lenoir Museum nearby has facilities.
Lunch Bring water, lunch, and bug spray.
Leaders Margaret Cumberland (Phone/email: 919-339-0072, meshearin@gmail.com).
Limit of 25 registrants.
