Talidandaganu Lodge "Chief John Ross Canoe Trek"

In the late 1960's to early 70's, Talidandaganu Lodge 293 of the Cherokee Area Council in Chattanooga, Tennessee sponsored a 15 mile Canoe Trek that ran from near Trenton, GA down Lookout Creek.  The Trek ran north from Georgia parallel and to the west of Lookout Mountain.  It ended at the mouth of the Creek which ran into the Tennessee River near Mocassin Bend.  While the Trek did not last long, it was a fun trip for Scouts.  Even more fun was the patch issued by the Lodge for completing the Trek.  A beautiful swiss fully embroidered patch. But the Trek did not last long as many Scouts in the area opted to hike the Blue Beaver Trail or the Nolichucky Jack Trail up Lookout Mountain instead.  So the Chief John Ross Trek was never fully utilized.  However, the short lived Trek did create one of the most collectible O.A. Lodge patches ever - not bad when they could be purchased for $1 each upon completion.  This patch is treasured by Lodge 293 members and is hard to find.  It is also one of the Crown Jewels of any Trail / Trek Patch collection.  For information on the patch and Lodge 293 go to:  http://www.tali293.org/patch30.htm