We finally got some decent hiking weather for this
hike. We departed the Soddy Daisy
parking lot at 8:30 and arrived at Frozen Head at 10:10. The temperature was in the high 60's to low
70's with the humidity at a bearable level.
5 hikers departed the trailhead at 10:30 and began the 4 mile ascent to
the tower on Chimney Top Mountain. This
part of the hike was a steady elevation ascent of 2,000 feet with little level
and no downward direction. We arrived at
the tower around one o'clock and had our lunch.
We finally got a welcoming breeze at the top of the tower. After lunch, we began the 3+ mile descent on
the Old Mac Mountain Trail portion of the loop, and finished the hike around
3:30. The temperature by this time had
risen into the mid 80's but the humidity remained at a bearable level. While I was listed at the leader of the hike,
I spent most of my time being the sweep – I admit, “I am the weakest
link”. The trail was well maintained
with little overgrowth. This hike is
rated moderate, and I would agree because of the length 7+ miles and elevation
change – 2,000 feet.
If you would like to see a selection of pictures from this hike, including a map, click here. I you are trying to view the photos through the TTA website and having problems, please go directly to the BLOG at www.sdctta.blogspot.com. Google Chrome is the preferred browser.
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