The weather was very nice - clear and calm with temperatures starting in the 20's - but into the 40's by lunch time. The hike distance was 9.3 miles and we maintained a good pace throughout the day.
About a third of the way through the hike we stopped at the powerline overlook which afforded good views of the Tennessee river valley in the Soddy area. Chickamauga Lake and Sequoyah Nuclear Plant were also easily seen from this point.
After about 6 miles of hiking we stopped at the "big rock" for lunch. The "big rock" is a large double boulder sitting by itself in the middle of the woods. After our lunch we hiked the remaining three (plus) miles back to our cars.
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