Flipper Bend

2.18.12  Nance Jo, Linda, Mattie, McBob, John, Carl, Earl.  Nice day for a hike.  Not too hot or too cold.  We had two newcomers, Linda and Mattie who decided to come after reading about a hike in the paper.  We were glad to have them even if they weren't quite prepared.  They hiked in with us a little over a mile and decided to turn back.  Since Flipper Bend can be quite confusing we made sure they had good instructions and phone numbers to call if they became confused on the trail.  They made it just fine and we hope to see them again.  The rest of us continued onward until we reached a point to have our snack.  At this point Nance Jo and Earl decided to return and the rest continued onward to do one of the loops.  Nance Jo and Earl covered about 7.25 miles while McBob and his crew covered a little over 9 miles.  Everyone had a good time I think.  I would rate the hike as easy and if you would like to see a couple of pictures, click on the Flipper Bend tab up above or here.

Blue Blazes Trail

2.14.12  Nance Jo, Renee, George and Earl.  Happy Valentines Day!  Today's hike was a short one.  Blue Blazes is a short trail only 1.5 miles long in the form of a loop.  Therefore, to make some distance, we hiked it one way, then turned around and hiked it the other direction.  The weather was OK with a very slight amount of misting.  Parts of the trail were a little muddy and we all got our shoes dirty.  After the hike we went to Firehouse subs and regained the calories we had burned.  The length of the hike was three miles and I would rate it as easy.  For a few pictures, click here or on the Blue Blazes tab above.

Prentice Cooper

2.11.12  Pat, Nance Jo, George, McBob, Earl    Pictures contributed by Earl, George and McBob.  Cold!  When we started the hike it was 23F and snowing.  When the hike was over it had warmed all the way up to 24F.  George, McBob and Pat decided to do the approximately 10 mile loop while Nance Jo and Earl would take a shorter route out and back.  Believe it or not, there were other people out hiking and even some trail runners!  Everyone started at the Cumberland Trail parking lot.  Nance Jo and Earl went to the Indian Rockhouse and then onto Snooper's Rock.  Their total distance was 6.9 miles.  Once we got going everybody warmed up the hike went fine.  The only really cold time was the snack break at Snooper's Rock.  I would rate the hike as moderate.  For a few pictures, click here or on the Prentice Cooper tab above.