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Appalachian Trail from Dick’s Creek Gap to Plumorchard Shelter May 2, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail from Dick’s Creek Gap to Plumorchard Shelter and back. This is a beautiful hike in mountains of extreme North Georgia. This portion of the Appalachian trail is in excellent condition and it features lots of […]

Wayah Bald from Wayah Gap, NC April 25, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail from Wayah Gap to Wayah Bald and back. This is a beautiful hike in high elevations (5,342 ft.) west of Franklin, NC. About half-way out, the A.T. joins the Bartram Trail on up to Wayah Bald. We also

Sosebee Cove and Coosa Backcountry Trail, GA April 18, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Sosebee Cove Trail followed by the nearby Coosa Backcountry Trail. The Sosebee Cove Trail is a short nature trail loop through the most lush wildflower environment that we ever see. It is truly spectacular with countless wildflowers and giant

Bartram Trail – Rabun Bald, GA April 11, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in extreme N. Georgia. We hiked from the Hale Ridge Road trail crossing up to Rabun Bald. Rabun Bald is the second highest mountain peak in Georgia at 4,696 ft. HIKERS – Melissa Anderson, John Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg,

Tennessee Rock Trail and High Bluff Trail, GA April 4, 2006 This week’s hike was on two shorter trails. First, we hiked on the Tennessee Rock Trail at Black Rock Mountain State Park near Clayton, GA. Next, we traveled down to Tallulah Gorge State Park to hike on the High Bluff Trail. The Tennessee Rock

Chattooga River Trail, Lick Log Creek Falls, SC March 28, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Chattooga River Trail in SC starting at the Hwy. 28 bridge and hiking to Lick Log Falls. This trail shares with the Bartram Trail in this segment and intersects the Foothills Trail just beyond the falls. HIKERS –

Lake Russell Trails – GA. March 21-22, 2006 This week’s hike was in the Lake Russell Recreation Area near Cornelia, GA. There are three hiking trails in this system. Today’s hike was on the Lake Russell Loop Trail and the Sourwood Trail. Our numbers were down due to questionable weather and some sickness. Some of

Appalachian Trail,Woody Gap to Gooch Gap – GA. March 14, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia starting at Woody Gap and hiking to Gooch Gap and back. Today, we met 24 thru-hikers on their way to Maine! We also met quite a few college students back-packing on their Spring Break.

Appalachian Trail,Gooch Gap – Cooper Gap – GA. March 7, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia starting at Gooch Gap and hiking to Cooper Gap and back. HIKERS – Melissa Anderson, John Bellamy, Thomas Bowers , Phil Brownrigg, Ray Cowan, Tim DePetro, Terry Doyle, Jack Jacobi, John King, Barbara Lambert,

Appalachian Trail,Deep Gap – Addis Gap. February 28, 2006 This week’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia starting at Dick’s Creek Gap and hiking to Deep Gap and Addis Gap. HIKERS – John Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg, Terry Doyle, Jack Jacobi, Bryan Lambert, Wayne Miller, Bruce O’Connor, Jeanne O’Connor, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony