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Heritage Center Greenway Powerhouse Trail

  • 07/02/2022
  • 6:45 AM
  • Heritage Center Greenway Powerhouse Trail

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SANP Field Event

Heritage Center Greenway Powerhouse Trail

Saturday, July 2 at 6:45 am

 

Leader: Dale Potter    Phone:  (865)-773-8114      E-mail: dalepotter55@gmail.com

Meeting place: Heritage Center Greenway Powerhouse Trail

Registration available:  Beginning today 


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Description: This is about a mile loop in Oak Ridge. This greenway is known for the birds, the marshland around the pond, along with various wildflowers. The trail is an easily walked loop, but parts of the trail may be muddy.  There may be various ducks and ospreys in the area, including an osprey nest. 


Learning opportunities: 

This is an excellent location to work on your technique using macro, zoom, or the lens you prefer. A long lens will be handy.  You will have several options to explore and play with your camera. Tripod or monopod suggested.


What to wear:  It is July and warm. Dress comfortably. Sunscreen, hat may be helpful.


What to bring:  Camera, Tripod, water, snacks, and whatever you need to be comfortable photographing around the trail and water.  Raingear in the event it should rain.


Walking required: The amount of walking you do will be entirely up to you and how much exploring you want to do.  


How to find me:  Red Jeep Wrangler


Driving directions:  Use Google MAPS for the Heritage Center Powerhouse Trail. You should arrive at a gravel parking area at the Greenway trailhead entrance. 


GPS coordinates 35.915351, -84.399903


Directions from I-40 and Hwy 95 Junction: From I-40, go north on Hwy 95 for approximately 6.5 miles; stay left and exit onto Hwy 58 west (Gallaher Road); go west on Hwy 58 for approximately 3 miles; just before crossing the Clinch River bridge turn right to exit on to West Bear Creek Road; turn right at the junction with West Bear Creek road and the parking area is on the left in 100 yards.

Contacts:     Jerry Whaley, President       Julie Glibbery, Membership Manager       General Information

Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers is a nature and travel photography club located near the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.
Mailing address: 1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Ste 107A-231, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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