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Raven Cliffs and Dukes Creek Falls Trail June 29, 2010 This week’s hike was on two trails off of the Richard Russell Scenic Highway near Helen, GA. First, we hiked the Raven Cliffs Trail to the Falls and Cliffs (5 mi R.T.). Next, we hiked the Dukes Creek Falls Trail (2.2 mi R.T.). HIKERS – […]

The Bartram Trail Osage Mt. Vista to Scaly Mountain, NC. June 22, 2010 This week’s hike on the Bartram Trail was from the Osage Mountain Vista, on the Highlands Highway to the Summit of Scaly Mountain (4,804 ft.) Total r.t. distance – 4 mi. HIKERS – Rebecca Andrews, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg, Greta

The Appalachian Trail Wayah Gap to Siler Bald, NC and Shelter loop June 15, 2010 This week’s hike was from Wayah Gap, NC to Siler Bald and back down to a loop on the Siler Bald Shelter trail and back down to Wayah Gap. Total approx. 6 mi. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Phil

The Appalachian Trail and Freeman Trail – Blood Mt., GA June 8, 2010 This week’s hike was a loop hike to Blood Mt. (the highest elevation on the GA portion of the A.T. at 4,458 ft.) using the Byron Herbert Reece Trail, Freeman Trail and Appalachian Trail. This loop from the Reece Trail – Freeman

The Bartram Trail – Bob Gap – Dicks Creek Falls – Chattooga River – GA June 1, 2010 This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in Rabun Co., GA. from Bob Gap to a point a short distance beyond Dicks Creek Falls. Total round trip – 8.2 miles. HIKERS – Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers,

The Appalachian Trail – Indian Grave Gap – Tray Mountain – High Shoals Trail May 25, 2010 Today’s hike was on two trails in Towns Co. GA. First, we hiked the High Shoals Trail which is a 2.4 miles round trip hike featuring two beautiful waterfalls (Blue Hole Falls and High Shoals Creek Falls). Next,

The Chattooga River Trail and Foothills Trail – Burrells Ford – Big Bend – King Creek Falls May 18, 2010 Report accidently deleted but here are the photos and video.

The Bartram Trail, Buckeye Creek, NC – May 11, 2010 Today’s hike started at the Buckeye Creek Trailhead and we hiked up to Wolf Rock but did not go to the summit as planned due to fog and cold wind. Hiking distance 7 miles round trip. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg, Greta

The Thompson River – Foothills Trail- SC/NC – May 4, 2010 Today’s hike started at the Bad Creek Project (Duke Power) trail parking lot. We took the connector trail down to the Foothills Trail and hiked to the Thompson River just below the bridge for lunch on the rocks . Hiking distance 7.2 miles round

The Sosebee Cove Trail and Coosa Backcountry Trail, GA April 27, 2010 Today’s hike was on two trails in Union County GA. First, we did the Sosbee Cove Trail which features one of the most lush wildflower habitats and old-growth tree habitats in the southeastern U.S. Next, we moved down the road a mile or