Chickamauga Creek 6.21.2025

  Summer in Tennessee! Saturday’s hike started out comfortable but as the day progressed, so did the temperature. For the most part, we were under the forest canopy, hiking on the North Chickamauga creek trail, starting at Barker Camp road. We headed in the direction of Hall road, through the large rockhouse which was filled with huge boulders (and probably snakes which, thank goodness, we didn’t encounter.) Next we crossed the creek on a nice metal bridge. The blue hole below, later in the day was filled with people swimming, partying – the locals call the place “Paradise”. We followed the trail; on the side of the bluff, disappearing in the overgrowth of weeds. The side of the path was crumbling away. Boot placement was critical to avoid tumbling down the bluff to the creek below. Rhododendron blooms littered the path like rose petals at a wedding. Two hikers turned back after hiking 3 miles in. Two others proceeded another mile or so in search of Mystery Falls. It remains a mystery as the falls could be heard but not seen. Good job hikers, treading 6 plus miles on a challenging trail with an elevation gain of 1100 feet.

If you would like to see some very nice pictures, taken by Tammy, during this hike, click here or on the picture at the right.  

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Moonshine Trail 6.17.2025

 With trail names like firewater and White Lightening, and Moonshine campground, we searched and searched for either stills or cached booze – but none were to be found.  Eleven of us had a nice stroll through the wooded trails – it was humid but there was a breeze, and just the right amount of elevation gain.  Six of us did the 3+mile loop and the rest did a total of 6-7 miles, depending on who you asked. 

If you would like to see a couple of pictures taken during this hike, click here.  

Rocky Face Ridge Park 6.10.2025

 Seven SC Hikers, led by Dave Graham weathered a bit of a morning mist and fog to ascend to Buzzards Roost at rocky Face Ridge Park near Dalton, GA.  Cool temperature, but oppressive high humidity accompanied us on the 5.5 mile sojourn.  After meeting up with a big black snake on our climb to the top, an elevation gain of over 1300 feet, we were met by spectacular views from a 360 degree vantage point.  All in all, a GREAT hike – one that deserves a repeat visit. 

If you would like to see some really nice pictures, click here or on the picture to the right.  

Little Cedar Mountain 5.20.2025

 On this hike, 17 hikers traversed the Little Cedar Mountain Trail.  Although there were some overgrown spots and some slippery rocks, we enjoyed the forest and flowers.  The views and breezes at the water’s edge and overlook at the top of out our 400 foot ascent provided a nice reprieve from the muggy weather.  A snake and turtle greeted us along the way.  All in all, it was a pleasurable morning.  A special thanks to Randy for doing trail maintenance ahead of us as we hiked. 

If you would like to see some really great pictures taken during the hike, click here or on the picture to the right.  

 I don't have a write-up for this hike but it was a nice day and I don't think the rains came.  

If you would like to see some really nice photos, click here or on the picture to the right.  

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