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i am planning to have a middle tennessee hammock campout in a couple months at meriwether lewis park on the natchez trace parkway for all tennessee hammockers and any other hammockers interested,i plan on making this a yearly event,this is not to take away from any other hammock
gatherings but to give opertunity for tennessee hammockers to meet,every onefrom every were is also invited:cool: neo
meriwether lewis park is beautiful and camping is free and many trees
this is not crowed at all.nice hiking trails to.:cool: neo
link to merriweather lewis park:cool: neo
http://www.nps.gov/natr/upload/MLInfoPage.pdf
FishBone
01-11-2007, 09:15
Sounds great, Neo. Post the dates, so we can plan accordingly. I'll planning a section hike from NOC to Davenport Gap probably in early May, but the dates are not yet determined based on reservations for GSMNP. Pretty much any other time works for me. As a new "hanger" I'd appreciate any tips from the old pros.:)
NCPatrick
01-11-2007, 09:33
Yes, post the dates. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this one.
headchange4u
01-11-2007, 09:42
I would be up for something like this also. Just let me know the details.
my plans are for having this in march:cool: neo
meriwether lewis park is beautiful and camping is free and many trees
this is not crowed at all.nice hiking trails to.:cool: neo
are those trees Pine trees?? the needles make for a nice bedding when tent camping. ;) :D :p
here are a few pics from past hammock campouts at meriwether lewis:cool:nep
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=4051&catid=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=4050&c=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=7870&catid=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=8017&c=member&imageuser=3462
are those trees Pine trees?? the needles make for a nice bedding when tent camping. ;) :D :p
:D hardwood bro,no pines:cool: neo
link to merriweather lewis park:cool: neo
http://www.nps.gov/natr/upload/MLInfoPage.pdf
this place is awesome and camping is free,each site has a trash can,steel fire ring grill combo,picnic table,parking place and yes plenty of trees,campground
is equiped with clean restrooms,and several water faucets,no showers,but in the summer time we cool off at little swan creek or the buffalo river:cool: neo
there is an upcoming whiteblaze dinner hosted by rainman on whiteblaze
soon:cool: neo
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20405
headchange4u
01-11-2007, 10:57
here are a few pics from past hammock campouts at meriwether lewis:cool:nep
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=4051&catid=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=4050&c=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=7870&catid=member&imageuser=3462
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=8017&c=member&imageuser=3462
In the days before the Tom Claytor Jungle hammock.....
In the days before the Tom Claytor Jungle hammock.....
yes my first hammock,an earlier non-asym ultralite backpacker:cool: neo
FishBone
01-11-2007, 11:54
What brand is the blue diamond tarp pictured? It looks like it gives good coverage: what size? Thanks, Neo.
Sounds great, Neo. Post the dates, so we can plan accordingly. I'll planning a section hike from NOC to Davenport Gap probably in early May, but the dates are not yet determined based on reservations for GSMNP. Pretty much any other time works for me. As a new "hanger" I'd appreciate any tips from the old pros.:)
Do you need to RSVP in the Smokies? I think they consider you as a though hiker if you either start of finsih 50 miles past the park. It's either the Smokies of the Shanndoah (spelling) national park. Something you might want to look into.
What brand is the blue diamond tarp pictured? It looks like it gives good coverage: what size? Thanks, Neo.
its the stock tarp that came with it,it work well with no room for error:cool: neo
talking about the Smokies here. If you stay at a shelter you have to have reservation. Thru-hikers are allowed 2 or 4 spots in a shelter. If the shelter is full thru-hikers are SOL.
If you camp you have to be close to the shelter not off in the woods tenting/hanging.
Even if you start 50 miles before the Smokies you still have to fill out a permit.
hangnout
01-11-2007, 18:26
Let me know when you get a firm date. I may bring a couple friends but they use those heavy Claytor Mosquito hammocks and SG tarps:D Can they come?
Let me know when you get a firm date. I may bring a couple friends but they use those heavy Claytor Mosquito hammocks and SG tarps:D Can they come?
:D heck yeah bringem on:cool: neo
Depending on date, count me in. It's only a 6 hr drive so even if I work friday, I can still be there by noon(ish) Saturday.
Doctari.
right now i am thinking mid march:cool: neo
FishBone
01-12-2007, 09:13
Hammock Engineer: I'll be starting less than 30 miles from the park so reservations will be necessary (unless I want to "fudge" my starting point:eek: ). No problem, though, I'm probably going to split up the hike to avoid Newfound Gap on the weekends.;)
:) the date is set saint patricks day weekend march 16,17,18 .friday thru sunday,i am looking forward to meeting every body:D neo
http://www.nps.gov/natr/upload/MLInfoPage.pdf
map of area
http://www.nps.gov/carto/PDF/NATRmap1.pdf
blackbishop351
01-12-2007, 13:40
I'll definitely try to make it!
NCPatrick
01-12-2007, 13:54
I will be in a bar swilling Irish beer on most of those days (for my birthday). I will catch up with you next trip.
more about the natchez trace parkway
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ms_natch.htm
meriwether lewis campsite is 58 miles from north end of trace
located near the lovesless cafe on hyw 100.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=JBKebF0AcaM=&longitude=c8pzMyIWESc=&name=Loveless%20Cafe&countryid=250&country=US&address=8400%20Highway%20100&city=Nashville&state=TN&zipcode=37221&phone=615-646-9700&cat=loveless
http://www.lovelesscafe.com/
http://www.lovelesscafe.com/mapDirections.html
Mile 385.9
Meriwether Lewis. . A campground, picnic area, restrooms, ranger station, and the grave of Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark fame, are all here.
http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2285/travel.html
http://www.nps.gov/natr
southmark
01-13-2007, 08:54
I sure hope to make it.
The Breeze
01-13-2007, 09:01
neo how far is that from cades cove?:o
neo how far is that from cades cove?:o
cades cove is over 200 miles from nashville,nashville to meriweather lewis is less than 80 miles:cool: neo
bring your bikes and kayaks if you like also:cool: neo
[QUOTE=neo;5123]:) the date is set saint patricks day weekend march 16,17,18 .friday thru sunday,i am looking forward to meeting every body:D neo
Kool, if I still have a job (Last sat was, , , , interesting, & not in a good way :( ) I will be off Thursday 0500 to Tuesday 0500. So, it's likely I can be there. Provided I'm not doing a hike on the AT that is.
Doctari.
[QUOTE=neo;5123]:) the date is set saint patricks day weekend march 16,17,18 .friday thru sunday,i am looking forward to meeting every body:D neo
Kool, if I still have a job (Last sat was, , , , interesting, & not in a good way :( ) I will be off Thursday 0500 to Tuesday 0500. So, it's likely I can be there. Provided I'm not doing a hike on the AT that is.
Doctari.
hope to you can make it:cool: neo
FishBone
01-16-2007, 09:29
Sounds great, Neo. I'll be there. What time will you be getting there Friday night to set up? With daylight savings time starting early this year, it should be a great weekend!:D
Frolicking Dino
01-16-2007, 14:56
Hohenwald is a great location - a short drive from many places.
http://www.lewisedc.org/images/map_600.gif
If I weren't a ground dweller, I'd have to come. (can't get any sleep at hammock gatherings for all you guys snickering at my set up :D)
Hohenwald is a great location - a short drive from many places.
http://www.lewisedc.org/images/map_600.gif
If I weren't a ground dweller, I'd have to come. (can't get any sleep at hammock gatherings for all you guys snickering at my set up :D)
:) come on down,be glad to have:cool: neo
tnhillbilly
01-19-2007, 04:30
HI folks, I'm green as a gourd at this hammocking thing. I've been reading and checking out information about it for about 9 months now. I decided I wanted to try it so my wife got me a HH for Christmas. I guess what I'm trying to say is if I come to this March campout will some of you folks have pity on this dumb tnhillbilly and teach me some things about hammock camping? You can even laugh at me a little as long as you help me learn about this stuff. I only live about 30-40 minutes from the camp ground and have camped there so I would like to come and join the fun. Thanks, tnhillbilly
slowhike
01-19-2007, 07:06
welcome to the group tnhillbilly.
i don't know that i'll be at that camp out, but i'm sure the others will be glad to help you out. ...tim
HI folks, I'm green as a gourd at this hammocking thing. I've been reading and checking out information about it for about 9 months now. I decided I wanted to try it so my wife got me a HH for Christmas. I guess what I'm trying to say is if I come to this March campout will some of you folks have pity on this dumb tnhillbilly and teach me some things about hammock camping? You can even laugh at me a little as long as you help me learn about this stuff. I only live about 30-40 minutes from the camp ground and have camped there so I would like to come and join the fun. Thanks, tnhillbilly
:) welcome to hammock forums,wow columbia is real close,come on over
we all will be glad to have ya and help ya anyway we can:cool: neo
Peter_pan
01-19-2007, 10:08
tnhillbilly.... Welcome to the hanging crowd.... Plan on attending the Mt Rogers Winter hang out next weekend... If only for a day... ton of good folk and info will be there...
Pan
tnhillbilly
01-20-2007, 00:19
Sorry won't be able to make the Mt Rogers hanging, already have plans but I'll be at the middle Tn one. Thanks for making me welcome. tnhillbilly
I am going to try and make it down. I won't be able to leave until after work that Friday to it may be late by the time I get in.
I will bring a hammock and a tarp plus my tent.
I can at least learn how to set the hammock and tarp up correctly. I will not have an underquilt, weather shield, top quilt, etc,etc. I will have my insul mat max pad, a ccf pad and my 15° sleeping bag. If I try to sleep in the hammock and get cold I will move my stuff to my tent.
FD's come on down. You won't be the only one be laughed at.
Just Jeff
01-20-2007, 16:13
FD's come on down. You won't be the only one be laughed at.
Not at all...I laugh at everybody!! (Myself most of all, usually...)
Ewker, that setup will probably be just fine if you can manage the pads inside the hammock. The gearheads like to talk about all the fancy stuff, but pads are plenty for lots of folks. And like you said, if it's not warm enough then your tent will be there anyway.
I am going to try and make it down. I won't be able to leave until after work that Friday to it may be late by the time I get in.
I will bring a hammock and a tarp plus my tent.
I can at least learn how to set the hammock and tarp up correctly. I will not have an underquilt, weather shield, top quilt, etc,etc. I will have my insul mat max pad, a ccf pad and my 15° sleeping bag. If I try to sleep in the hammock and get cold I will move my stuff to my tent.
FD's come on down. You won't be the only one be laughed at.
all you need is a pad and sleeping bag eddie,i we help you any way i can
i am sure evertone else will to.i hope to see ya eddie:cool: neo
my boys will be there,i now have custody of my sons now
hank loves his claytor jungle hammock,logan has a cocoon
hennessey hammock,they both use guide gear camo tarps:cool: neo
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=13&catid=member&imageuser=11
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=196&catid=member&imageuser=11
Bird Dog
01-20-2007, 23:18
my boys will be there,i know have custody of my sons now
hank loves his claytor jungle hammock,logan has a cocoon
hennessey hammock,they both use guide gear camo tarps:cool: neo
Thats great to hear Neo. Im glad to hear that the next generation is interested as well. BD
i will be using my claytor jungle hammock
my guide gear cmo tarp
my closed cell military pad
my camo sniper parka sleeping bag
and my oversized snake skins
made by headchange for you
this guy can sew:cool: neo
stoikurt
01-21-2007, 19:06
Congratulations Neo. I know you are proud to have the boys. I wish I could come up to your gathering or the Mt. Rogers gathering but both are just a little too far away.
Congratulations Neo. I know you are proud to have the boys. I wish I could come up to your gathering or the Mt. Rogers gathering but both are just a little too far away.
:) my boys are hammock hanging fools:cool: neo
Hana Hanger
01-22-2007, 20:54
and a submarine will only take me so far:D
I'll be there in thought Neo
Hope ALL of you have a great time...the area looks beautiful!
and a submarine will only take me so far:D
I'll be there in thought Neo
Hope ALL of you have a great time...the area looks beautiful!
:) we will post some picture.happy hammock hanging to ya always:cool: neo
and a submarine will only take me so far:D
I'll be there in thought Neo
Hope ALL of you have a great time...the area looks beautiful!
yep to bad ya wont be there,you have always been one of my favorite hammock hanging friends,as always may you always hang happily:cool: neo
i know every body is gearing up for mt rogers this week end
every one that is planning on staint pattys mid tn hangout let
me know thanks,:cool: neo
I am planning on it. I just won't get there until Friday night
I am planning on it. I just won't get there until Friday night
:) thats cool,see at the whiteblaze get together saturday at o'charleys in brentwood:cool: neo
:) thats cool,see at the whiteblaze get together saturday at o'charleys in brentwood:cool: neo
you doing the hike before dinner?
you doing the hike before dinner?
i cant make the hike or the rei presentation after dinner,just dinner:cool: neo
BillyBob58
01-28-2007, 22:46
I'm going to try and make it also. Is there room for everybody at this park? Do we need to make reservations with the park? Where is Brentwood, is that in/near Nashville?
the campout will be close to Hohenwald, Tn on the Natchez Trace
I'm going to try and make it also. Is there room for everybody at this park? Do we need to make reservations with the park? Where is Brentwood, is that in/near Nashville?
more than enough room:cool: neo
I'm going to try and make it also. Is there room for everybody at this park? Do we need to make reservations with the park? Where is Brentwood, is that in/near Nashville?
:) come on up the more merrier be glad to have you:cool: neo
Neo,
Greetings from Ft. Campbell/Clarksville. I'm interested in meeting up with other hikers/campers in the area since I'm new here (just arrived from Korea). I would like to know two things. 1) Are dogs allowed in the park? 2) If so, would they be welcomed by others attending. Either way I don't have a problem leaving him home. However, if he's allowed to come but most importantly welcomed, I would love to take the opportunity to spend time out with him as much as possible.
Neo,
Greetings from Ft. Campbell/Clarksville. I'm interested in meeting up with other hikers/campers in the area since I'm new here (just arrived from Korea). I would like to know two things. 1) Are dogs allowed in the park? 2) If so, would they be welcomed by others attending. Either way I don't have a problem leaving him home. However, if he's allowed to come but most importantly welcomed, I would love to take the opportunity to spend time out with him as much as possible.
:) dogs are allowed in park.i dont have a problem with dogs
come on down:cool: neo
4 weeks from tommorrow till the 1st annual mid tn hangout:cool: neo
4 weeks from tommorrow till the 1st annual mid tn hangout:cool: neo
3 more weeks till the 1st annual mid tenn hang out:cool: neo
when is this
march 16 th 17 th 18 th,:cool: neo
Just Jeff
02-24-2007, 20:26
Funny, Ewker. Funny. :D
so far i am still planning on this trip. Who else is coming
Magenta"][/B]i was planning to come, but my dad thru a curve ball....he's having surgery on the 17th! so am home again....... and pretty soon it will be too warm for me to go backpacking:(
so far i am still planning on this trip. Who else is coming
:) i am looking forward to seeing you there eddie
me and my two sons will be there:cool: neo
Magenta"][/B]i was planning to come, but my dad thru a curve ball....he's having surgery on the 17th! so am home again....... and pretty soon it will be too warm for me to go backpacking:(
:) hope you can make it next year then:cool: neo
I'm going to try and make it also. Is there room for everybody at this park? Do we need to make reservations with the park? Where is Brentwood, is that in/near Nashville?
:) i hope you can make it billy bob,plenty of rooms,and its free:cool: neo
hey Neo, what kind of facilities do they have there? Is there a grill, firepit, etc or do we cook like we are backpacking
hey Neo, what kind of facilities do they have there? Is there a grill, firepit, etc or do we cook like we are backpacking
:) each campsite has a steel fire ring with grill top,trash can and picnic table
there is restrooms with running water,and several water spigots in the campground,amphitheater,about 5 miles of hiking trails,the place is beautiful
and free and not crowded even on major holidays like memorial day, 4 th of july and labor day.plenty of trees for hammocking,thats why i chose this place:cool: neo
thanks for the info. I doubt I will cook over the firepit esp if it is like some I have seen in the past.
Just wondering if meriwether lewis hang is this weekend and do you need to know if we are coming for sure or not.If we can go it will be sat. evening.:mellow:
yep it is this weekend. Some folks are getting there tomorrow evening. The pitch in dinner is Sat night
The dinner sounds good .I hope we make it and I hope thunder storms hold out. Thanks
Rain Man
05-01-2009, 03:23
Y'all are posting in a thread that is two years old, you know.
:)
ya Isaw that.Still learning.:confused:
Y'all are posting in a thread that is two years old, you know.
:)
:lol:your right dude:shades:neo