12/16/2025 – Helen to Unicoi Lodge Trail

Date: 12/16/2025

Name: Helen to Unicoi Lodge

Distance: 6.6

Difficulty: Easy

Total Climbing Elevation: 702

Type: Out & Back

Notes: Another beautiful day with sunny skies and temperatures between 36°F & 54°F. We had a large group of 28 folks today to hike to Unicoi Lodge for lunch together. The trail was in very good condition and seems have been improved, especially on the initial climb out of the trailhead in Helen. Not a lot to see, but it's always pleasant to walk along Smith Creek. Today's Hikers: Ray Lovett, Phil Steele, John Cape, Sue Vaughn, Ken Pardue, Claudia Pardue, Gerald Richardson, Niko Smith, Bobbie Broussard, Stephanie Kromelis, Allyson Aldrich, Gregg Nuessly, Angela Evans, Jay Griffith, Debbie Griffith, Jane Brown, Ken Kellerman, Lynn Hotle, Rich Brown, Debbie Nuessly, Lynn Steele, Jenny Bell, Vic Robson, Renee Corbett, Jack Treadman, Beth McDonald, Heather Wall, Charles Hawkins, Beth Hawkins & Mike Bell.

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