I do not have a write-up for this hike, but it was a very nice day for being in the woods.
If you would like to see a few very nice pictures taken during this hike, click here.
Insect puns really bug me!
Weekly Trials and Tribulations of the Scenic City Chapter of the TTA
Weekly Trials. Tribulations and Photos experienced while hiking
Booker T. Washington S. P 8.13.2024
It was a little warm today, but since this hike was almost all in the woods it wasn't so bad. Everyone enjoyed this easy gentle hike by the lake.
If you would like to see some pictures of the hikers, click here.
My new stairlift is just driving me up the wall!
Signal Point to Edwards Point 8.10.2024
A short but tough hike from Signal Point Park to Edwards Point – about 6 miles with an elevation gain of 988 feet. The multitude of rocks and boulders kept our pace slow and steady. Many downed trees challenged our way. Even the swinging bridge over Middle Creek was a little sketchy and creaky. Edwards Point overlook was spectacular with the Tennessee River flowing from Chattanooga into the gorge.
After lunch we retraced our steps, with some hikers taking the shortcut on the Rainbow Lake trail and others returned on the Signal Point trail. Great hike!
If you would like to see some great pictures taken during this hike, click here.
Did you hear about the poor little girl injured in the Peek-a-Boo accident? She was taken to the ICU!
Durham Mines Trail 8.6.2024
This hike started out nice and cool, but by the end of the hike, it was down right hot. There were eleven hikers on this hike. This is a hike that is just a nice walk in the woods. No overlooks or waterfalls, just beautiful forest. The hike lasted just under two hours and was a total of 4.25 miles. Our average speed was 2.2 mph which meant we were walking quite fast. Our average pace is generally under 2mph.
If you would like to see a couple pictures taken during this hike, including maps and an altitude graph, click here.
Photons don't check baggage at the airport because they are traveling light.
Covenent College to Craven's House 8.3.2024
I left my house Saturday morning and headed to Lookout Mountain expecting that when I got to the Covenant College parking lot, that what I would experience would be a humid foggy hike ahead. Instead, what I found was a fairly humid but not foggy hike waiting to be enjoyed. 10 hikers began our decent from Covenant College down to The Bluff Trail on which we would spend most of our hike as we made our way to Craven's House. The trail from Covenant College to The Bluff Trail, however, does not show up on any trail map. It is difficult to find, so prehiking this hike paid off when finding our way down to the Bluff Trail. As I said, it was fairly humid but the temperature was perhaps in the 70's and we were also hiking on the west side of Lookout Mountain, which meant there was not an issue of hiking with the sun breaking through the canopy and heating us up. We made our way along the trail to Sunset Rock. 7 hikers made their way up to the top of Sunset Rock and 3 remained on the trail. This is a good call if you decide not to make the trip up to the top of Sunset Rock from the trail below. It is a steep and precarious climb and if you wish to experience the view without the climb, the top of Sunset Rock can be accessed from the road and parking lot above. After a short stay on the top, we descended to the trail and continued on to the Craven's House Trail. On this section of the Bluff Trail we uncounted rock climbers plying their crazy sport – you got to admire their craziness. We decided not to make the side trip up to Point Park in order to be off the trail before the afternoon temperatures climbed to the expected high 80's to low 90's. Those who wanted to visit the park could visit it at their leisure on the way back down the mountain when we finished the hike. By the way, I believe you can visit the park for free with a Senior Golden Pass and take some guests with you. But do check that out to be sure before your visit. We loaded the hikers in the 3 vehicles staged at Craven’s House and returned to Covenant College and ended our hike shortly after noon. It was a 6+ mile easy hike (except for the climb up to the top of Sunset Rock).
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