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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Moonshine Trail 6.17.2025

 With trail names like firewater and White Lightening, and Moonshine campground, we searched and searched for either stills or cached booze – but none were to be found.  Eleven of us had a nice stroll through the wooded trails – it was humid but there was a breeze, and just the right amount of elevation gain.  Six of us did the 3+mile loop and the rest did a total of 6-7 miles, depending on who you asked. 

If you would like to see a couple of pictures taken during this hike, click here.  

Rocky Face Ridge Park 6.10.2025

 Seven SC Hikers, led by Dave Graham weathered a bit of a morning mist and fog to ascend to Buzzards Roost at rocky Face Ridge Park near Dalton, GA.  Cool temperature, but oppressive high humidity accompanied us on the 5.5 mile sojourn.  After meeting up with a big black snake on our climb to the top, an elevation gain of over 1300 feet, we were met by spectacular views from a 360 degree vantage point.  All in all, a GREAT hike – one that deserves a repeat visit. 

If you would like to see some really nice pictures, click here or on the picture to the right.