Eight hardy hikers ventured about 3.8 miles into the Sting Fork Falls state natural area. We descended into the stinging fork gorge about 1.1 miles, down three wooden staircases, over a jumble of rocks, through a tree or two to see the falls. Because of the recent dry spell there was not much water flowing over the falls. I have added a picture showing the falls in action from one of our previous hikes to the area. After a snack and rest, we hiked out of the gorge to Indian Head Point, a 0.1mile spur. With the leaves on the trees, the lookout wasn't great. Backtracking on the trail, we turned right and picked up the developing Hinch Mtn. trail. We walked about 3/4 of a mile on this trail until we reached Little Soak Creek. It was a very nice trail with packed dirt and level rock walkways. how far does it go? We left that for another day to explore. I would rate this hike as moderate due to the climb out from the falls.
If you would like to see some pictures from this hike, including trail maps and an altitude graph, click here. If you are trying to view the pictures through the TTA website and having trouble, please go directly to the BLOG at www.sdctta.blogspot.com. Google Chrome is the preferred browser.
This weeks joke...I'm going to hang a map of TN in my house. Then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations I've hiked at, but first I'm gonna have to hike at the top two corners of the map, so it won't fall down!
Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA
Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking
Roaring Creek 8.31.19
Today we hiked the Roaring Creek Trail to Gilbreath Branch and return. The hike was 9.8 miles and included about a 900 foot elevation change (up) on the way in. The hike felt like it should be rated strenuous. Five hikers enjoyed the trip today.
The weather was clear and warm (mid- 80's) and the views were very clear up to about 15 miles. You could also make out the silhouettes of the mountains adjacent to the Hiwassee River trout fishing areas about 40 miles away.
Upon reaching Gilbreath Branch and after crawling over three large downed trees, lo and behold, we found a brand spanking new aluminum bridge crossing the branch. We lunched at the branch, walked back and forth across the bridge a couple more times, and began our trek back to the trailhead.
If you would like to see some nice pictures from this hike, click here. If you are trying to view the pictures through the TTA website and having trouble, please go directly to the BLOG at www.sdctta.blogspot.com. The preferred browser is Google Chrome.
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