Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA

Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking

Summit Knobs Trail 12.31.2024

 This Tuesday morning, 9 hikers met at the Summit Knobs Equestrian Trail in Chattanooga. It was a great morning for a hike! As we arrived, the temperature was almost 60 with mostly sunny skies, and light variable winds.  The winds did pick up during the last half of the hike to around 20 to 30 mph as the forecast predicted, but the breeze felt great to most. The group trekked about 2.5 miles to Harrison Brank creek without incident and then enjoyed a short break before returning to the main trailhead.  Of course, the trail was muddy in spots and other areas to avoid (on typical equestrian trails).   There was also one downed tree that had to be maneuvered around (see linked photos).  All in all, everyone seemed to enjoy getting out on this very pleasant morning and exploring this trail. It was nice getting a jump on our New Year’s resolution to do more hiking in 2025!!!

 The total hike was about 5 miles with 500+’ elevation gain. Hikers included TTA Scenic City members: Tim Booth (hike leader), Dave Graham, Julie Roberts, Marti & Roy Owensby, Suzanne Thigpen, Larry Lunsford & Tom McElhone.  One visitor: Darla Lobb

If you would like to see a few pictures taken during this hike, click here or on the picture above.  

Unless you sell Thin Mints, "NO SOLICITING"

Enterprise South 12.28.2024

 A misty, foggy day greeted us at Enterprise South.  After building some energy via KK donuts, nine of us winded our way through the various trails of Enterprise South.  Our two temporary hike leaders ( Connie and Jeannie) did a wonderful job keeping us on trac, but the true hike liadeer did a terrible job that added an additional mile to our trek (help burn off that donut).

However, (1) no one got hurt; (2) no one got totally lost; and (3) we returned with all those who we started with.  All in all a successful outing. 

If you would like to see another picture taken during this hike, click here or on the picture above.  

Bees are not dangerous, except for their little beehinds!