Enterprize South Bike Path

1-5-11  Caroline, Nancy Joe, McBob & Earl  3.6 miles  Not exactly what we had planned.  By looking at the map provided by Enterprise South, we chose to hike a combination bike and pedestrian path.  After a short distance on the path it became obvious that this was not exactly what we were looking for.  The path was a paved road the whole distance!  The hikers that we are we continued and followed are original plan asphalt or not.  We did see several deer and had a nice conversation with a roadside crew working on a drainage ditch.  We saw many old ammunition bunkers and as you can see from the pictures one had a historic display of how the munitions were stored.  Although the hike was not the best one ever, we still had great conversation and enjoyed ourselves.  For pictures click on the Bike Path tab above.

Board Camp Creek

1.1.11  2.6 miles  Earl and Nance Jo  Neither rain nor snow nor dark of night will stop the Soddy Daisy Chapter.  If you look at the pictures, you will see it was a wet new years day hike.  We were prepared for the weather so it worked out well.  Yes, it rained, but we stayed pretty dry.  The hike was uneventful until we reach a small tributary feeding Board Camp Creek.  The rock path that normally leads across this small creek was completely under water!  We tried going up stream and down looking for a crossing, but no luck.  Therefore, we ended the hike there and started back.  I would rate the portion we did as easy.  To see a few pictures click on the Board Camp Creek Tab.

Lookout Mountain

12.30.10  4.9 miles  Nancy Jo and Earl.  It was rather cool and blustery when we started out from the parking lot at Craven's House.  Since we haven't been on these trails we asked a local Ranger for some information on which trail was which.  We started in a Southerly direction on the Mtn. Beauty Trail and connected to the Bluff Train and finally returned to the parking lot on the Craven's House Trail.  After returning to the Craven's House we walked down the drive to the Hardy Trail and walked it for about a mile.  We didn't get any rain, but we did get some sleet, but not enough to dampen our spirits.  I would rate the trails as moderate except for the Hardy Trail which is easy.  For pictures click on the Lookout Mountain Tab. 

Stringers Ridge

12.23.10  2.5 miles  Nance Jo, Caroline & Earl explored more of Stringer's Ridge.  It was a cold beautiful day for this hike.  Stringer's Ridge has many many interconnecting trails so we decided to explore some of them.  After wandering around for a couple of hours we had pretty well explored the SW corner of the Ridge.  We found the foundations and remains of two old homes, one of which was made mostly out of logs. Next time we will explore further into the Ridge.  After hiking we went to Tubby's and had a good lunch.  Caroline and Nance Jo went on to explore the Blue Blazes train at Moccasin Bend.  For pictures click on the Stringer's Ridge tab above.

Enterprize South

12.21.10  Caroline W.  Nance Jo O.  Earl H.  It was a dark and rainy day when we set forth on our first visit to Enterprize South and their new trail system.  It is going to be interesting to see if they can achieve there goal of keeping walkers, runners and cyclists separate from each other and from cars.  If they catch a runner on the road, they pick him up and bring him back to the trailhead!  The trails are very good and wide.  They are designed for two across walking.  Although damp and rainy we had a good time on the trail.  Following the hike we had the opportunity to discuss the trails with Lee Greenwood, manager of the Visitor Center.  Of course we offered our suggestions.  The trails we took went 4.3 miles and I would rate as easy.  Two view pictures click of the tab above or here.