Mushroom Rock 9.6.2022

 I made a mistake today, not my first one, but it was a doosey.  I almost led the hikers the wrong way on the trail.  Luckily a more experienced hiker set me straight.  This hike was a relatively short hike from Signal Mountain High School to Mushroom Rock.  It is mostly down hill so quite easy. It was a hike to show newer members Mushroom Rock which if you haven't seen it you probably should.   After looking at the rock we decided to add a little distance by hiking along the Cumberland Trail for about a half mile and then turning back.  It was very humid, but thankfully the temperature was in the low 80s.  I think that this hike was enjoyed by everyone of the 10 hikers.  The distance total for the hike was 3.9 miles and took about 2.5 hours.  Following the hike we decided to have lunch, which is surely the highlight of the hike for some, at McAlister's at the foot of Signal Mountain.   

If you would like to see a few pictures, click here or on the picture to the right.  

Rock Island 9.3.2022

 Our hike was at Rock Island, where water pours out of the rocky cliffs creating many spectacular waterfalls and cascades!  We began our hike at the Blue Hole trailhead, descended stairs and rocks from the rim of the bluff, down through waterfalls to the rocky shore of Cane Fork creek.  Climbing back to the rim was challenging, trying to figure out where the trail was in the streams of water rocks. Next, we hiked through the forest gorge on Eagle trail, followed by a very pleasant woodland walk on the Collins River trail where we lunched.  After a brief stop to see the springhouse and cotton mill building, we drove over the river and through the woods to hike the Downstream and Upstream trails along Caney Fork creek and view the amazing Twin Falls.  By then we were tired and hot.  Next time, we will start at the Upstream trail and play in the refreshing water!  We hiked 7.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1217 feet.  

If you would like to see some beautiful pictures taken during this hike, click here.