This Tuesday morning, 18 eager hikers met at this trail in McDonald, TN. Upon arrival at the trailhead, the temperature was a humid 69 degrees, with partly cloudy skies and virtually no breeze. Humidity had to be close to 100%. As we gathered for hike instructions, we were welcomed with the soothing constant hum of our visitors, the 13 & 17 year cicadas. It sounded like we were being invaded by UFOs. This hike was very easy and consisted of two short trails. To the left of the parking lot was a 3.2 mile loop trail (blue marker trail), which is where we started our hike and to the right was a shorter 1.3 mile lollipop trail (white marker trail). Everyone seemed to enjoy the pleasant walk in the woods and just being outdoors. A short break & snack was enjoyed once the longer trail was completed. Other than seeing an occasional cicada sharing our trail, the hike was mostly uneventful. Hikers included TTA Scenic City members: Tim Booth (hike leader), Mike and Lori Schiro (new members), Dave Graham, Earl Helmer, Tom McNally, Will Latham (back from Spain safe & sound), Ginny Kidd with one visitor Arsen Martyshchuk (recent graduate of UTC and originally from Ukraine), Mike Wolford, Linda Keown, Tom McElhone, Kathy Thelen, Tom Long, Julie Roberts, & Kathy Bowen. Two visitors: Craig Scott and Donnalea Day.
If you would like to see some nice pictures taken during this hike, click here.
Just a note; Some people are wise and some people are otherwise.
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