4.24.12   Nance Jo, Barbara, Nancy, Renee, Patrick, Earl  Perfect day for a hike, cool and sunny.  We actually hiked two trails at Enterprise South.  The first trail was the Black Forest Mtn. Bike Trail.  This trail was suppose to be 3.0 miles, but somehow we got crossed up on the trails and got back to the cars after only 2 miles.  We still aren't sure where we went wrong as we tried to follow the map.  Then we decided to hike the Log Rhythm Mtn. Bike Trail.  This time we were much more successful and hiked the entire 2.6 miles.  We did a lot of backtracking and also a short loop trail at lunch so I guess we covered about 5 miles total.  The most exciting part was the capture of a large rat snake.  It was about 5 feet long.  Since it was cool, it was quite sluggish and allowed us to pick it up.  I believe it was female from the shape of its tail.  For some reason, some hikers seemed to disappear while we handled the snake?  Anyway, we all had a good time.  I would rate the trail as easy.  If you would like to see a few pictures of the hike, click here or on the Enterprise tab above.

Harrison Bay

4.17.12  Renee, Sarah, Nancy, Nance Jo, Sandra, Gail, George & Earl  Even with a 70% chance of rain we started our hike.  As luck would have it, not a drop of rain fell on us.  The first rain occurred after I returned home.  This was an exceptional hike as everyone seemed to enjoy the hike, weather and camaraderie.  While we didn't see much wildlife, a couple of herons and a mallard duck, it was a beautiful hike.  George and Gail led the hike.  They moved ahead of us and would periodically stop and wait for the rest of us to catch up.  This also allowed George's hiking sticks to cool down a little after the fast pace he was setting.  The distance of the hike was 4.5 miles and I would rate it as easy.  If you would like to see a few pictures, click here.

4.14.12  Sarah, Nance Jo, Nancy, Sandra, Bob, George.  Many thanks to George and Sarah for the pictures. This hike was scheduled as a wild flower hike and it looks like they had a successful time.  The weather cooperated and beautiful pictures taken.  If you would like to see the pictures, click here or on the Fall Creek tab above.  

4/10.12  Nance Jo, Renee, Sarah, Sandra, BF, George, Earl   Perfect day for a hike.  It was not too hot or too cold.  Tuesday is usually our short hike day and today was no exception.  We only hiked for about 2.5 miles and I would rate the hike as easy.  We explored the wreckage of a couple of old homes and wound our way around stringers ridge.  We stopped for a snack about half way around.  For a few pictures, click here or on the Stringer's Ridge tab above.

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.