East Tennessee Back to Back Pack Hike
February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| February 7 & 8, 2026 | |
| Event Name | |
| East Tennessee Back to Back Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Enterprise South Nature Park (Visitors Center); 190 Still Hollow Loop Rd.; Chattanooga, TN 37416. Harrison Bay State Park (Marina Main Office); |
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| Check-in time for event | |
| 08:30 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| Intermediate difficulty. Similar to previous pack hike (Back to Back Pack Hike held Feb 24 & 25, 2024). |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Debra Echols | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (423) 836-1783 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| dlechols@gmail.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $10 | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga, 6393 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421 423.822.8304 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| Parkridge North ER, 7302 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421 423.242.9750 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| Other | |
| If ‘other’ chosen above, please briefly describe: | |
| Park trail maps | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| No (if no, dog’s weight must be provided by vet clinic documentation within 7 days of hike) |