Guices Creek

Success! This morning after the fog burned off enough to see we went to a spot along the Hickman Creek shore that I was pretty sure would lead to a trail without too much trailblazing. As we navigated the shoreline we saw stakes… trail markers maybe? No Park boundary markers. But the trail was not much further. This trail dropped us off at the Fort Donelson River Batteries. We checked out both upper and lower Battery, then the log huts. From there we walked the road to the Confederate Monument and Union Camp then back on the trail to the boat. 3.5 miles. Fort Donelson was one of three forts in the region conquered by General Ulysses S. Grant and his troops. The other two are on the Tennessee River at about the same latitude. One on each side of the river. The forts were built to protect the rivers and railroads but were easily taken in early February 1862. From the fort we traveled 23 miles and are now up a skinny creek that leads to a boat ramp. The ramp has a big parking area although only one truck and trailer. There’s also a big grassy area and picnic tables with grills. Although skinny getting in ~2.5’, the water inside is fairly deep… we are anchored in about 5’ of water with easy access to shore.Read more