4.7.12  Jean, Nance Jo, Will, George, Earl and John  We started out early this morning, meeting about 8:00A. It was much cooler than anticipated.  The temperature when we started the hike was probably about 50F with clear sky's.  Just about perfect for a hike.  We had a new person with us this time.  Her name is Angela and we hope to see more of her with our group.  We all had a good time.  The hike started at Sluder Lane and went about 5.25 miles to Mowbray Pike.  I would rate the hike as moderate.  For a few pictures taken along the way, click here or click on the Soddy Gorge tab up above.

4.3.12  Nance Jo, Sarah, Renee, Ed, George, McBob, Earl  Today we had an outstanding hike of 4.4 miles.  We hiked newly constructed trail at Roaring Creek.  We hiked to an overlook and then back.  The trail up was rather steep so I would consider this a moderate hike.  The weather held beautifully as the rain came on the way home.  This new trail is highly recommended and very well done.  The overlook gave a great view and is a good place for lunch.  Wild flowers were everywhere along the trail.  For a few pictures, click here or click on the Roaring Creek tab above.

George led a hike on the Riverwalk and to Snow Falls.  To see some of his pictures, please click on the Riverwalk tab above or click here.

Chickamauga Battlefield

3.24.12  Nancy Jo, Nancy, George, John, Earl, Don  Another great day for a hike!  I apologize for the color of some of the pictures.  I had an incorrect setting on the camera.  Anyway, George led us on a hike in an area of the park that we had never explored before.  The trails were great except for a couple of muddy areas on a portion of the trail used by horses.  We saw our first Eastern Box Turtle of the season and many many wildflowers.  On the trails where we mostly went there weren't any other hikers.  We had a great lunch on some old logs and I think that everyone had a good time.  The length of the hike was 5.76 miles.  To view a few pictures click on the Chickamauga tab above or click here. 

Greenway Farms

3.20.12  Nancy Jo, Sarah, Sandra, Renee, McBob, Earl, George, Don.  A perfect spring day for a hike.  We had a new hiker join us this time by the name of Don and we all enjoyed his company and hope he comes again.  The wildflowers were out in force.  We saw more Trillium than I had ever seen before on one hike.  There were also lots of Red Bud, May Apples and wild violets.  This hike took us past where the climbers practice so we saw their rope ladders and other obstacles up in the trees.  It all looked pretty dangerous to us.  The total distance of this hike was 4.6 miles and I would rate it easy except for the 1.25 miles of the Boy Scout Trail which I would rate as moderate.  To see some pictures click here or on the Greenway tab up above.