Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA

Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking

North Chick. Loop

10.21.14    There were 10 people on the North Chick Loop Hike. The hike was scheduled for only 3 miles, but it was decided to do a little more so the total was 5 miles.  There were several trees down that the group had to go under or over.   They have been down since before June when the area was supposedly shut down to work on the trail.  I wonder what they meant by "work on the trail".  It seems pretty basic that trees down would constitute necessary work and that they would be removed.  I guess it was not important enough to whomever closed the trail!  The weather held and I would rate the trail as moderate.  For a few pictures click here, or on the North Chick. Loop tab above.
Thank you George for the report.

Piney River 10.18.14

10.18.14    There were only three people on this 9 mile Piney River hike.  I would rate the hike as moderate, but the distance was a little long.  It was a beautiful day with backpackers and other hikers on the trail.  For some pictures of the hike, click here or on the Piney River tab above.

Soddy Daisy 10.11.14

10.11.14    The hike was scheduled for Flipper Bend, but only two hikers showed up.  The hike was then changed to explore the now land that was purchased by Soddy Daisy.  The hike was about five miles and rated as easy.  The weather was overcast but otherwise a nice day for a hike.  For a few pictures, Click here or on the Soddy Daisy tab above.