Window Cliffs 7.4.2023

 Seven patriotic hikers hiked the Window Cliffs Trail on the 4th of July.  I'm surprised there were no other TTA hikes scheduled for the 4th.  We encountered quite a few other hikers out on the trail this holiday.  The weather cooperated long enough for us to have a good hike - no rain, but lots of heat and humidity.  There was enough cloud cover to keep the heat to a bearable level.  We all got our feet wet making the 18 creek crossings (9x2 on an out and back trail).  It was a 5.5 mile moderate hike with 662' elevation gain.  

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

John Muir Trail 7.1.2023

 Saturday’s hike was a hot one! We started at the end of the road that leads to the Apalachia Powerhouse across the Hiwassee River. The hike began along the road, with fishermen in the river and on the shore, catching trout. At Towee Creek, the trail headed into the forest, up the bluffs and through the overgrown weeds. After a couple of miles the path exited the bluffs, crossed the road and entered a much better maintained trail along the river. There were Canada geese, deer and even an eagle flying nearby. Festive colored rafts soon replaced fishermen, as TVA released water from the powerhouse. Protected by our canine companion, Dewey, the hike was completed at Childer’s Creek at about the 6 mile mark.

If you would like to see some very nice photos taken during this hike, click here.  

I'm pining for a good tree pun.  I wish they were more poplar.