It was a cloudy and slightly cool day for this easy just under 6 mile hike.  There were no roots or rocks for a change.  At about the 3 mile point we stoped for a snack before we turned around.  There was lots of chatter as the 9 hikers spread out along this trail.  Acturally the temperature was just right as most kept their light jackets on.  All in all a very nice enjoyable stroll in the woods.

If you would like to view some photos taken during this hike including maps, click here.  If you are trying to view the photos through the TTA website and having trouble, please go directly to the BLOG at www.sdctta.blogspot.com.

This weeks humor..."I don't get it, the trail looked so flat on the map!"

Prater Place & Hemlock Falls 5.8.2021

 Four hikers enjoyed the Saturday hike on the Prater Place and Hemlock Falls Trail in Spencer Tennessee.  The weather was perfect and the 7.9 mile hike very enjoyable.  Though I had hiked this trail several times prior to Saturday, it was the first time I ventured off on the spur part of the trail that took us to the cave.  The hike to the cave was a little tricky.  The trail was overgrown, steep and slippery.  After the visit to the cave we continued our trek to Hemlock Falls.  We crossed several creeks that were surprisingly dry, which made for easy crossings.  We arrived at the falls at noon and had our snacks.  As we ate, we put back on the jackets which we mostly had shed on the 1300+ foot ascent.  The hike back out was a bit faster because the trail is mostly a dowward descent.   As usual, there were plenty of wild flowers to enjoy seeing this time of year.  Even though it was mostly overcast, the newly arrival of green throughout the area was another plus.  

If you would like to see some photos taken during this hike including a map, please click here.  If you are trying to view the photos through the TTA website and having trouble, please go directly to the BLOG at www.sdctta.blogspot.com

This weeks joke.

How do crazy hikers get out of the hills? ..... They take the psychopath!