Greenway Farms 2.20.2024

 Fourteen people gathered at Greenway Farms for a delightful country walk surrounded by the city. We started by taking the short jaunt behind Bethel Bible Village before doubling back and following the dirt path hugging the North Chickamauga Creek.  Luckily, most of the mud from recent rains had dried.  Back on the gravel/paved path, we enjoyed views of the creek, the lovely homes across the way, and of the old quarry from which limestone to build Chickamauga Dam was quarried during the 1930's.  A couple of hills helped get our heart rate up.  After the hike, several hikers adjourned to Mike's Tavern for well-earned refreshments.

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

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Rock Creek 2.17.2024

 Saturday, eight hikers braved the cold, first shuttling cars here and there - Upper Leggett trailhead, Lower Leggett trailhead and finally transporting all the hikers to the Retro Hughes trailhead, the starting point for the hike through Rock Creek gorge.  Occasionally a spit of snow floated through the air, while a small dusting settled on the leaves alongside the path.  

We began hiking fast on the pine needled trail to warm up.  Descending into the gorge, an old wooden ladder was discarded in the brush, no longer needed due to the fine rock steps.  We crossed the surging Rock Creek on an 80 foot metal bridge, then lunched at a nearby campground.  Only one tree obstructed our path.  We rock-hopped numerous small streams (the wooden bridges were gone), admired waterfalls and scenic overlooks.  Some hikers exited at the Upper Leggett trailhead, while others continued to the Lower Leggett trailhead to complete 8.25 miles with an elevation gain of 1083 feet.  Good job hikers!

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

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