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We love to hike and work on our beloved trails, and we want you to join us. You can check us out through several hikes with us, or you can join first by clicking on the Join button on our home page. Please contact the hike leader ahead of time if you’re not a member.
Please browse our web site to see other activities you might like. We’re a non-profit with no paid staff, so we depend on volunteers to keep our club going. We would welcome your help!
100 Favorite Trails Challenge
Get in on the fun early, check out the new CMC 100 Favorite Trails Challenge. You will find complete details, instructions and a hike recording template. Download the hike template for easy recording of completed tracks. Get started today for an adventure in hiking.
Weather for Your Hike
How to find Weather for Your Hike, submitted by Dick Zimmerer. Weather for Your Hike.
Pandemic CMC Leaders Survey Response
Submitted by Danny Bernstein Pandemic CMC Leaders Survey
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How to Register for a Hike under Covid-19
The council approved up to 15 hikers per hike to begin 4/1/21. The number of hikers allowed is up to the hike leader's discretion and dependent on the amount of parking. Of course, wilderness areas remain only ten hikers. To get a space on a hike, click on the hiking icon which appears on the first page that comes up after you login.Then click on Current Schedules. Click on the day of the week you wish to hike to get the schedule for the current quarter. Then scroll down to view the available hikes. When you find the ones you want, you must contact the leader via email to let them you want to be included on their hike. The leader will respond to let you know if you are on the “go list” or the “waiting list”. If you are put on the “waiting list”, the leader will contact you if one of the hikers drops out and leaves a space. Happy Hiking.
Black Balsam to Shining Rock - Scheduled Hike
Early morning group hike up to Shining Rock via Black Balsam along Art Loeb trail, November 2020. Greeted with the sun on an early morning hike. Photo courtesy of Sharon Smith
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Black Balsam to Shining Rock - Scheduled Hike
Early morning group hike up to Shining Rock via Black Balsam along Art Loeb trail, November 2020. Greeted with the sun on an early morning hike. Photo courtesy of Sharon Smith
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Approaching Shining Rock on the Art Loeb
Approaching Shining Rock on the Art Loeb, early fall morning in full sun. Delightful!! Photo by Sharon Smith
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Jump Off Mt Kephart
Side trail on the back side of Mt Kephart in the Smokies to 'jump off' ledge for a great view of the valley and Charlie's Bunion on the upper right of the photo. Not for the faint of heart.
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Schoolhouse Falls
School House Falls in Panthertown, one of many scenic waterfalls throughout the park.
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Yellow Lady Slipper
A rare treat, a Yellow Lady Slipper on the Rough Creek Trail near Canton.
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Clawhammer Mt
A rowdy group on a chilly wintry day on the top of Clawhammer Mountain near Club Gap after lunch break. Phone by Jim Magura
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Autumn 2019
Autumn finally arrives, Late October 2019
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Lunch Time
A great view is always enjoyed, especially when having a lunch break and some chocolate.
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Selfie Time
It's always a good idea to take a picture of the friends that helped you scout a new hike.
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Usual Suspects
A familiar group often seen on the trail.
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Pilot Mountain
One of the great views of Pilot Mountain from the AT. Pilot Mountain is a great challenging hike, best done as a key swap.
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Lane Pinnacle
A good day on the trail, just wrapping up.
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Approaching Storm
A view of an approaching storm along the Art Loeb on a difficult wilderness hike.
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Youth Partner Challenge
Three new youth hikers receiving the Youth Partner Challenge Patch and Certificate. Congratulations to Camila, Belen and Isa!
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Camino
(CMC hikers travel far and wide) Lorraine and Judy) on the trail to Santiago via the traditional Camino
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