The weather has certainly cooled down. It was in the 60's when we started our hike. By the time we reached the upward climbing portion of the hike, the hikers were already peeling off outerwear. I would rate this hike as moderate as once we turned off the main trail and headed toward the falls it was a steady climb of about 1.5 miles. Not to worry, we're a tough bunch! The distance of this hike was 5.21 miles and it took us 3 hrs and 36 minutes. Once we reached the falls we stopped, rested and had a snack. I have been hiking to these falls for many years and this was the first time they were completely dry! Even Henderson Creek, which we followed at the beginning of the hike, was down to a trickle. If you would like to see some photos of this hike including a trail map and altitude graph, click here. If you are trying to view the photographs 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... If you are seeking creative ideas, go out hiking. Angels whisper to those going for a hike! A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing!
Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA
Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking
Bird Mountain Loop Trail 10.12.19
Today we traveled to Frozen Head State Park for a seven mile hike on the Bird Mountain Trail, which peaks out at 3010 feet of elevation. We had seven hikers today - ( three were from the Chattanooga area, two were from Monterey, and two were from the Knoxville area).
The weather was overcast and pretty cool with temperatures about 40 degrees at noon but up close to 60 degrees by the hikes end (and after a nearly 2000' drop in elevation).
We lunched at a picnic table (in the middle of the woods - but on the trail) about 40% of the way thru the hike.
This hike was similar to last weeks Spicewood Trail hike at Frozen Head. This hike had an ascent of 1850 feet, mostly in the first part of the hike.
If you would like to see some really nice photos taken during this hike, including a map, click here. If you are trying to view the photos using 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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