Date: 10/17/2023 Name: Sam Knob and Black Balsam Knob Loop in the southern Shinning Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest Distance: 6.8 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 1,499 Type: One-Way Notes: With heavy fog at the trailhead, we proceeded on to Sam Knob rather than have a foggy view on Devil's Courthouse. This was a […]
Date: 10/17/2023 Name: Devil's Courthouse Trail in the southern Shinning Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest Distance: 1.0 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 279 Type: Out and Back Notes: Due to heavy fog earlier in the day, we completed this as a separate hike after the earlier, longer hike to Sam Knob and Black Balsam
Date: 10/10/2023 Name: AT to Cowrock, Wolf Laurel Top and Wildcat Mtn. Distance: 5.2/7.3 Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Total Climbing Elevation: 1,388/2,093 Type: Out and Back Notes: Another "great day for a hike" with cool, fall temperatures and mostly sunny skies. This section of the AT is well-maintained, but the first mile of the hike
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Date: 10/03/2023 Name: Jackrabbit Mtn Central, Highpoint and Burrell's Cove Loops near Hiawassee, GA. Distance: 6.6 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 489 Type: Loop Notes: This was a very easy hike on a cool, sunny morning with a trail in very good condition even though well-used by bikers. There were just a few spots with
Date: 09/26/2023 Name: Willis Knob Horse Trail-Chattooga River Section Distance: 6.4 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 761 Type: Out and Back Notes: This was an easy hike on a pleasant early fall day in Northeast Georgia. The trail was in fair condition, but did have a number or short sections of "trail gullies," loose medium-sized
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Date: 09/19/2023 Name: Deep Creek and Indian Creek Loop Trail in the Great Smokey National Park near Bryson City, NC Distance: 7.0 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 1,017 Type: Loop Notes: This hike was worth the longer than usual drive due to its well kept trails, nice views, and three falls along Deep and Indian
Date: 09/12/2023 Name: Three Forks Trail near Dillard, GA Distance: 7.9 Difficulty: Moderate Total Climbing Elevation: 1,355 Type: Out and Back Notes: This was a pleasant weather day for a hike . . . except the last 10 minutes of the hike when we were soaked by a heavy shower. Oh well, it was forecast
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Date: 09/05/2023 Name: Stone Place and High Bluff Trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park Distance: 6.0 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 591 Type: Loop Notes: Another warm and humid, but pleasant late summer hike. The trail was in mostly good condition with a short section of the High Bluff Trail a bit overgrown, but still
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Date: 08/22/2023 Name: Yonah Preserve Trails Distance: 6.2 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 413 Type: Loop Notes: We got started at 8:15 AM and avoided the forecasted heat and humidity with the help of high tree cover keeping temperatures between 72&82. The trail continues to be in excellent condition despite heavy use of both hikers
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Date: 08/08/23 Name: Sourwood Trail at Lake Russel Distance: 5.3 Difficulty: Easy Total Climbing Elevation: 345 Type: Loop Notes: Thanks to Renee Corbett, Ray Lovett and Lynn Steele for this AllTrails GPX file and pictures. Our hikers seemed to have enjoyed a fairly short and easy hike on the familiar Sourwood Trail in the Lake
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