08/23/2022 – Siler Bald Loop

Date: 08/23/2022

Name: Siler Bald Loop

Distance: 5.0

Difficulty: Moderate

Total Climbing Elevation: 1,280

Type: Loop

Notes: A really nice day for a hike with pleasant weather and great views atop Siler Bald. The trail was in fair condition but showed its constant use on the first mile of the AT with lots of exposed roots. We tried this loop as an alternate hike to avoid doubling back on the AT from Siler Bald and avoiding the terribly rocky connector trail between Siler Bald and the Siler Bald shelter. We were surprised by the large variety of wildflowers today and saw a couple of new wildflowers too. This hike could easily be lengthened by going further southward on the AT. TODAY'S HIKERS: Angela Evans, John Cape, Vic Robson, Lynn Steele, Ray Lovett, Gerald Richardson, Jenny Bell, Jack Tredman, Beth McDonald, Mike Jones & Mike Bell.

AllTrails Link: Siler Bald Loop near Franklin, NC

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