Cumberland Mtn. State Park 5.15.18

This is one of my favorite times of the year to hike.  Everything is green and lush.  We had quite a large group on today's hike.  All told there were 17 of us and one intrepid dog.  The length of today's hike was 4.65  miles of humidity led by Bootie.  I would rate this 3 hour hike as easy as it was a very flat hike around a lake and stream.  We had hoped that the Rhododendron would be in bloom.  It looked hopeful as the one in front of the ranger station was beautiful.  Unfortunately, that was the only blooming one we saw.  There were several beautiful Mountain Laurel along the way though.  Upon finishing the hike we had lunch at the restaurant right there at the park.  If you would like to see some pictures of the hake as well as a map of the hike and just where were, click here.