Edwards Point 7.24.2025

 Saturday’s hike began at Signal Point Park. The six hikers descended the side of Signal Mountain on the “mousetrap”, a series of old, very old wooden steps and boulders arranged in a way that would be easy to manage in the days when giants roamed the earth. Some of us little people scooted down on our bums. Three trees were across the trial, having us crawl under and over. We then traversed the swinging bridge over Middle Creek and began the ascent toward Edwards Point.

Thunder sporadically grumbled in the distance. A light rain fell off and on for maybe an hour or so. By the time we reached the overlook at Edwards, the clouds lifted and afforded us a nice view of the Tennessee River valley.

We retraced our steps to Middle Creek, turned left to take the Ohio Road trail. It’s an easier, gentler ascent than the mousetrap. A short road walk took us back to our parked cars at Signal Mountain Park.

Good job hikers! A short but rugged trail of 5.5 miles with an elevation gain of 961 feet.

If you would like to see some really great pictures taken during this hike, click here.  

Shackleford Ridge 7.15.2025

 

It was hot.  It was humid.  But we forged ahead on a delightful, shady hike to THE ROCK!  The mysterious Mushroom Rock – how did it get here?  A nice and sweaty hike fueled by lots of conversations and shenanigans.  

If you would like to see a couple of photos taken during this hike including a great picture of Mushroom Rock, click here. 

Greeter Falls 7.8.2025

 

Twelve hikers from the Scenic City and Highland Rim Chapters hiked to Lower and Upper Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls.  We enjoyed our lunch at the Big Bluffs Overlook, which is at the end of Greeter Trail.  We enjoyed two panoramic vistas; to left Big Creek Gulf, and to the right Greeter Gulf.  The hikers ere Joan Hartvigsen, Marcia Medford, Roy Owensby, Tammy Crozier, Margie Schumacher, Tom McElhone, Cynthia Skidmore, Betsy Darken, Susan Kroll, Athena O’Briant, Liana Webb and Natalee Webb.  The trails were in full Shade and the early morning hike was cool.  Thank you Liana for the additional pictures.  

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Chilhowee Mountain 7.102025

 Currently I do not have a write up for this hike, but it certainly looks like they crossed some streams.  

If you would like to see some pictures taken during this hike, click here or on the photo to the right.  

Chickamauga Creek 6.21.2025

  Summer in Tennessee! Saturday’s hike started out comfortable but as the day progressed, so did the temperature. For the most part, we were under the forest canopy, hiking on the North Chickamauga creek trail, starting at Barker Camp road. We headed in the direction of Hall road, through the large rockhouse which was filled with huge boulders (and probably snakes which, thank goodness, we didn’t encounter.) Next we crossed the creek on a nice metal bridge. The blue hole below, later in the day was filled with people swimming, partying – the locals call the place “Paradise”. We followed the trail; on the side of the bluff, disappearing in the overgrowth of weeds. The side of the path was crumbling away. Boot placement was critical to avoid tumbling down the bluff to the creek below. Rhododendron blooms littered the path like rose petals at a wedding. Two hikers turned back after hiking 3 miles in. Two others proceeded another mile or so in search of Mystery Falls. It remains a mystery as the falls could be heard but not seen. Good job hikers, treading 6 plus miles on a challenging trail with an elevation gain of 1100 feet.

If you would like to see some very nice pictures, taken by Tammy, during this hike, click here or on the picture at the right.  

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