Stringers Ridge

10.8.13    On this hike there were 8 people.  The hike was easy and went for 3.3 miles.  It was a great day for a hike and everyone enjoyed the opening of the park.  Many pictures were taken at the overlook of downtown Chattanooga.  To see a few pictures click on the first tab, Stringers Ridge at the top of the page.

Mushroom Rock

10.01.13  If I counted correctly, we had 18 hikers on todays hike.  Before we left, it was drizzly, but by the time we reached the hike start, it was sunny and perfect.  As you can see, there is an American Chestnut tree, which is highly endangered, right at the edge of the parking area.  The hike was short and went very well.  No fall downs or fall outs.  After this short hike we had lunch at a local BBQ place.  I would rate this hike as easy-moderate.  The length was 2.5 miles.  

North Chickamauga

North Chick Loop  Great day for a hike.  The weather was perfect as you can see from the pictures. The hike was early enough so that everyone finished before it got too hot.  Everyone had a good time and there was even time for a snack at one of the overlooks.  To see some pictures click on the North Chick tab above.

Falling Waters 9.24.13

Falling Waters   On this misty morning there were 19 hikers.  There was a pretty heavy mist on the way to the trailhead.  Windshield wipers were required, but when we arrived the mist had stopped and it was just overcast.  A great day for hiking but lousy for picture taking.  The hike distance was about 5 miles and the trail was just beautiful.  I would rate the hike as moderate.  I did take a good fall, but no damage done.  For a few pictures, click on the Falling Waters tab above.

Sluder Lane to Mulbray Pike

9.17.13  Today there were eight hikers.  The hike was very good with no unforeseen happenstances.  A couple of the hikers went really fast and finished considerably ahead of the others.  The distance was five miles and I would rate this hike as moderate.  For a couple of pictures click on the Sluder Lane tab above.