Raccoon Mountain

7.31.12 Nance Jo, McBob,  These two intrepid hikers hiked the Tennessee River Gorge Trail on Raccoon Mtn.  The other hikers scheduled to go canceled because of the threat of heavy rain.  Luckily, the only rain that fell was from the top of a few trees.  The hiking temperature was 76 degrees, which is just about perfect.    I would rate this hike as easy-moderate.  To see a couple of pictures, click HERE or on the Raccoon tab above.

Lula Lake

7.28.12  Larry, John, George & Nance Jo  This hike started at the main parking lot at Lula Lake.  From their the group crossed the creek to middle trail.  They then took the high adventure trail which is very steep and narrow at the beginning.  You have to hold onto a rope to assist yourself along.  From their they went to bluff trail, turkey trail, ovenbird trail, middle trail, trail C, middle trail again and back to the parking lot.  The falls were beautiful, but not too much water was flowing.  Everyone had a good time with nobody falling down this time.  The temperature was in the high 80's, but not too bad.  I would rate this outing as moderate.  For a few pictures, click HERE or on the Lula Lake tab above.