2026 Sewanee Perimeter Trail Weekend
April 17-18
This is the perfect weekend to join alumni, parents, and friends for a weekend of hiking!
3 options for all levels of hikers:
Quarter Trail - 5-mile hike
Half trail - 10-mile hike
Full trail - 20-mile hike
Click here to see the Perimeter Trail Map.
Register now!
Preliminary Schedule
Friday, April 17
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All Alumni & Parent Happy Hour
McGriff Alumni House
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Perimeter Trail Weekend Celebration & Dinner
McGriff Alumni House
- What to expect for the weekend
- Dedication of the new SOP van in memory of Doug Cameron
- Welcome remarks by Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C'76
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.
- Quarter Trail Hikers depart at 8:30 a.m. via van. Drop off is at Gate 11.
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.
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner
McGriff (rain location Convocation)
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 and happy hour
- Breakfast, water, snacks, and lunch on hike day
- Saturday's Celebration Dinner
- Perimeter Trail Weekend souvenir
Need more information?
Call 931.598.1633 or email.
