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Rabun Bald – Bartram Trail – GA August 22, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in extreme N. Georgia. We hiked to Rabun Bald and beyond to Flint Knob from Kelsey Mountain Rd. near Sky Valley. HIKERS – Melissa Anderson, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Dick Metzgar, Wayne Miller, Bruce O’Connor, […]

Whiteside Mountain and Chinquapin Mountain, NC August 15, 2006 This week’s hike was on two trails in the Highlands, NC area. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg, Jack Jacobi, Wayne Miller, Bruce O’Connor, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Bob Thompson, David Whitaker and Geri Whitaker. TRAIL INFO. – First, the

Smith Creek Trail – Anna Ruby Falls August 8, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Smith Creek Trail in Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. This was an election day in Georgia and a large number of our regular hikers are poll workers and could not hike. Still, a group of six enjoyed another

Glen Falls, Sunset Rocks, Dry Falls, NC August 1, 2006 This week’s hike was a combination of 3 short trails in the Highlands, NC area. HIKERS – Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Doug Russell, Jack Slaton, Bob Thompson, Kurt Volker, and Sharon Volker . TRAIL INFO. – First trail of the day

Kimsey Creek, Park Ridge and Wasilik Poplar Trails, NC July 25, 2006 This week’s hike was in the Standing Indian Campground area west of Franklin, NC. We hiked on the Kimsey Creek Trail, Park Ridge Trail and Wasilik Poplar Trail. HIKERS – John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony

Pickens Nose and Albert Mtn., NC July 17, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Pickens Nose Trail and the Appalachian Trail (Albert Mountain) near Otto, NC. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Ann Magee, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Bruce O’Connor, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Doug Russell, Bob Thompson, David Whitaker, Geri Whitaker, and Carole

Raven Cliffs and Dukes Creek July 11, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Raven Cliffs Trail and the Dukes Creek Trail on the Richard Russell Scenic Highway near Helen, GA. HIKERS – Jeffrey Anderson, Melissa Anderson, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Bruce O’Connor, Dan Ross,

Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Gap – GA / Bly Gap – NC July 3, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail from Blue Ridge Gap in Georgia to Bly Gap in North Carolina. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Dan Ross, Bob Thompson,

Yonah Mountain Trail – near Helen, GA June 27, 2006 This week’s hike was on the new Yonah Mountain Trail that leads to the summit and rock cliffs of Yonah Mountain. This trail allows access to the rock cliffs and involves several sections to explore as well as access to the grassy knoll at the

Appalachian Trail – Deep Gap to Muskrat Creek Shelter June 20, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail starting at Deep Gap (F.S. road 71) in the Standing Indian area, NC and hiking to the Muskrat Creek Shelter. This is the first A.T. shelter in NC and it is less than 3 miles