Stringer's Ridge 1.17.17

There were 15 hiker's today!  This is surprising since it was a damp, overcast, drizzly day.  After the hike the group got together and had lunch.  I would rate this 4.5 mile hike as easy.  If you would like to see the pictures, click here.

Savage Gulf 1.10.17

As it turned out, it was a clear cold day.  The length of the hike was approximately five mile.  A total of 14 brave hikers turned out for this hike.  Six of the hikers turned back at the stream crossing.  Three of them were at the trail head when the others returned.  I would rate this hike as moderate.  If you would like to see some pictures, click here. 

Falling Water Falls 1.3.17

This hike was approximately five miles.  There were either fourteen intrepid hikers on this clear cold day.  When the group reached the creek, six hikers turned back and three braved wet feet and crossed the creek.  The falls were roaring with plenty of water and it was enjoyed.  When the three hikers returned to the trail head, three of the original hikers were there to greet them.  I would rate the hike as severe because of the water crossing.  If you would like to see some pictures, click here.

Snow Falls 12.31.16

This was not the most pleasant of hikes.  It was planned for ten miles, but because of sleet, wind and a cold rain at the top of the mountain, the group only made it seven tough miles.  Needless to say they did not make it to Snow Falls.  They did stop for a quick lunch at the top of the mountain which was rated as moderately uncomfortable.  The group did get some views of the Tennessee River Valley to the East and South of Dayton.  I would rate this hike as moderately strenuous.  If you would like to see some pictures, click here.

Fall Creek Falls 12.20.16

Todays hike was rather short, only 3.5 miles on a sunny day.  When the hike was started, there was a little snow on the ground, but it was gone by the end of the day.  The hike went from Piney Falls to Fall Creek Falls.  I would rate this hike as strenuous.  Following the hike the group had lunch at the Cookie Jar Cafe which made everyone quite happy.  If you would like to see a bunch of photos, click here.