To Mowbry Pike

8..24.13    Today there were 6 hikers.  The hike was led by McBob and with such a great leader, there couldn't possibly be any problems, and there were none.  The distance of the hike was 6 miles.  The weather was perfect for hiking.  I would rate the hike as moderate.  For a few pictures, click on the Mowbry Pike tab above.

Laurel Falls

8.20.13   Today we had 12 hikers.  The weather was excellent for hiking.  It was cool and overcast, but not too good for taking pictures.  Three of us slow hikers only went as far as the cutoff for Laurel Falls.  This distance was only 3.0 miles round trip.  The rest of the group continued on to the falls which would be a total distance of about 6 miles.  It was a beautiful hike with lots of water roaring down Richland Creek.  I would rate the short hike as easy and the longer hike as moderate.  To see a few pictures of the short portion of the hike click on the Laurel Falls tab above.  Additional photos from Larry.  Bootie led Larry and Gary up to behind the falls and then up above the falls to Bryan Overlook.  They went a total of about 9 miles.  I would rate this portion of the hike as severe.

Nick A Jack 8.17.13

8.17.13  Today we had eight hikers.  It was a great day for a hike.  It was overcast and cool.  The trail was good and the group eventually went in three directions.  Some went looking for a fire tower, some hiked out to the highway, and some turned around and went back.  Therefore the mileage varied.  The shortest was 4 miles and the longest 6+miles.  I would rate the trail as mostly easy except near the end where it becomes difficult because of the uphill climb.  For a few pictures click on the Nick A Jack tab above.

Signal Mountain 8.6.13

Short hike this time.  Only about four miles.  The hike was very good and the weather behaved.  I would rate this hike as moderate.  For a few pictures, click on the Signal Mountain tab above.

Heiss Mountain 8.3.13

Today we had five hikers.  It was hot and very humid with everyone consuming lots of water.  I don't know the distance of this hike, but I would rate it as moderate.  For a few pictures, click on the Heiss Mtn. tab above.