Elsie Holmes Nature Center

8.27.13  Today we had 13 hikers on a very short hike.  I only went 1.9 miles but the rest of the group added another 1 mile.  The weather was perfect and South Chickamauga Creek was really full.  After the hike we had a little picnic at the parking lot for a really good time.  I would rate the hike as easy except for one short moderate section.  For a few pictures click on the Elsie Holmes tab above.

Shuckstack Fire Tower 8.21.13

8.21.13  This was a special hike by John and George.  It took place at Fontana Dam on what looks to be an overcast day.  They hiked from the dam to the fire tower with an elevation change of 2200 to 4000 feet.  It was along the Appalachian Trail.  No bears were seen.  I know I would never have made it, so I will rate this hike as difficult.  For some pictures, click on the Shuckstack Fire Tower tab above.

To Mowbry Pike

8..24.13    Today there were 6 hikers.  The hike was led by McBob and with such a great leader, there couldn't possibly be any problems, and there were none.  The distance of the hike was 6 miles.  The weather was perfect for hiking.  I would rate the hike as moderate.  For a few pictures, click on the Mowbry Pike tab above.