Sewanee Perimeter Trail Weekend

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Perimeter Trail Weekend 2026! We’re grateful for your energy, support, and great company throughout the event. We hope you had a wonderful experience on the trail. Stay tuned for details on next year’s event—we’re already looking forward to doing it again with you!

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. - 6 p.m. All Alumni & Parent Happy Hour
Biehl Commons Patio
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Perimeter Trail Weekend Celebration & Dinner
Biehl Commons Patio 
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
Biehl Commons
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 end of Girault Jones Dr.
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 Biehl.
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner
Biehl Commons 
What to bring?
Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses
Backpack
Bug Spray
 
Cost: $195
Included in the price:
  • Transportation between Biehl Commons 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.