Rainbow Lake to Edward's Point 6.5.18

What a hike!  We started off early so as to avoid the heat and this was the perfect decision.  The temperature, under clear blue skies, was entirely suitable for the entire distance.  We started off with 15 hikers and picked up two along the way that stayed with us the entire hike.  We saw other groups and couples on the trail.  Although this hike was rated as moderate-severe, I would rate it as severe for our group.  There were a lot of difficult steps and rocky areas.  The distance was only 4.2 miles, but going was steadily uphill and while the return was obviously downhill, the very end of the hike was about 1/2 mile uphill again.  All in all the group of tired hikers had a very good time.  If you would like to see some pictures as well as a map and graph of the hike, click here.  Remember, there are three types of hikers, those that have fallen down, those that are going to fall down and those who are going to fall down again!

Natl. Trails Day 6.2.18

Where was the Soddy Daisy Chapter.   John and I were the only ones to show for the guided trail hike at Booker T. Washington S.P.  Shame Shame!  Now that I've got you feeling guilty, I'll describe the hike. 
The hike was led by a Booker T. Washington "Ranger" named Robert  and assisted by a  part time student/ranger  named Joseph.  There were two hikers from our club ( Earl and John)  and six other hikers who showed up to hike.

The hike leader was very informative and was filled with park/nature information and quiz questions /( and answers) when we didn't know the answers.  We learned multiple things about the park and lake as well as some good trivia questions about State wildlife.  The hike was very enjoyable.  I'd guess we hiked about 3 miles. I believe everyone had a good very good time. No pictures were taken.