White Oak Mountain Trails
01/02/2024
10 anxious hikers started their new year out right with a glorious sunny morning and readiness to hit the trail. The temperature at the trail head upon arrival was a frosty 30 degrees. Everyone gathered at the map as Tim Booth reviewed the hiking path for the day. The group hiked out and started on the relatively flat & wide Dogwood trail. After crossing over several foot bridges and enjoying the small streams trickling in the brook adjacent to trail, they arrived at the Six Shooter intersection. After a short break, they proceeded up the various minor & short inclines of the Krebs Cycle and onto the Tower trail with a considerable descent back to the Dogwood Trail. The next excursion was a return trip back to the Six Shooter intersection with a short break and group picture. The team then returned back to the main trail and proceeded up the winding curves & sharp inclines of the Big Red trail, crossing over the Christmas Top trail a few times. After enjoying snack time, conversation, and the views, they proceeded back to the main trailhead via the intense decline of the Christmas Top tail. The total encounter was almost 4 miles and took about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Several folks and never hiked on White Oak Mountain but wanted to return. I consider it a hidden gem. Everyone appeared to have enjoyed the morning and were grateful to get out, get some exercise and visit with friends. Enjoy the pictures.
If you would like to see a few pictures taken during this hike, click here.
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