2026 Sewanee Perimeter Trail Weekend

April 17-18

 

Come join us for Perimeter Trail Weekend! 

This is the perfect weekend to join alumni, parents, and friends for a weekend of hiking!
Registration will open soon! 
 
 

Preliminary Schedule

Friday, April 17
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Alumni & Parent Happy Hour
McGriff Alumni House
6:30 p.m.  Welcome Dinner.
McGriff Alumni House
Saturday, April 18
7 a.m. Pre-hike Breakfast,
McGriff Alumni House
7:30 a.m. Hikers begin to depart
  • Full Trail Hikers depart from Forestry Cabin (you drive yourself out)
  • 1/2 Trail Hikers depart via van. Drop off is at Gate 9.
8:30 a.m. Quarter Trail Hikers depart via van. Drop off is at Gate 11.
McGriff Alumni House
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch 
War Memorial Cross 
Quarter-trail and half-trail hikers are finished and can take courtesy vans back to McGriff Alumni House.
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner
Convocation Hall
 
What to bring?
Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses
Backpack
Bug Spray
 
Cost: $195
Included in the price:
  • Transportation between McGriff and the trail
  • Food and drink at Friday's pre-hike dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch on hike day
  • Saturday's Celebration Dinner 
  • Perimeter Trail Weekend souvenir

Need more information?

Call 931.598.1633 or email.