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
6:30 p.m.  Welcome Dinner.
McGriff Alumni House
Saturday, April 18
7 a.m. Pre-hike Breakfast,
McGriff Alumni House.
Take courtesy vans to the starting location. Hikers may choose to hike the full trail (20 miles) or half trail (12 miles). Full hikers head counterclockwise on the Perimeter Trail from Gate 5.
12 p.m. Lunch
War Memorial Cross 
Half trail hikers are finished and can take courtesy vans back to McGriff Alumni House.
6:30 p.m. Celebration Cocktails and Dinner
Convocation Hall
 
What to bring?
Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses
Backpack
Bug Spray
 
Cost: TBD
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.