We had 11 hikers on this really nice hike. Several hikers commented that they really enjoyed this hike as it was a good length, not too difficult but still good for cardio. The distance of this hike was 3.67 miles and took 2hrs, 14 minutes with a moving time of 1hr, 45 minutes. I would rate this hike as easy, with the caveat there were gentle long climbs. The weather couldn't have been better with absolutely clear skies. We hiked on both the Bluff Trail and the John Smartt (Smart or Smith as it was different on various maps) trails. There were some beautiful views as can be seen from the pictures. Following the hike everyone ate at the "Cafe on the Corner" on top of Lookout Mountain. If you would like to see some pictures, including map and 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. The preferred browser is Google Chrome.
This weeks joke...I went to my girlfriends on Sunday. I had made up some notes on three pieces of paper. The notes read "Will", "You", "Me". I left them in various places in her apartment. I figured that would keep her busy while I watched the football game!
Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA
Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking
Bear Creek Loop 9.21.19
This saturday six of us participated in the Bear Creek Backcountry hike at Cloudland Canyon Park. The hike was about 8 miles and involved a crossing of Bear Creek twice - one time to get into Bear Creek backcountry- and another time to get out of Bear Creek backcountry.
Each creek crossing included about a 400 foot descent to the creek and a similar 400 foot ascent on the other side of the creek. This was the first time for most of us on this trail. I'd rate the hike as moderately strenuous.
Overlooks on the bluff weren't plentiful, but we did manage to find a nice spot for lunch for the six of us. This spot provided a good view of the deep chasm and the forests and overlooks on the other side. (One member of our group also spotted the waning moon about to set in the west).
After a pleasant lunch and a bit of conversation, we headed back to the Bear Creek descent and the subsequent climb out.
If you would like to see some really nice pictures taken during this hike, click here. If you are viewing 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.
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