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Bartram Trail, Rabun Bald, GA October 16, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Bartram Trail in GA from Hale Ridge Road to the summit of Georgia’s second highest peak, 4,696 ft. Rabun Bald. 8.4 miles out and back total. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Bill Hunt, Jack Jacobi, Billups Johnson, Linda Johnson, Linda D. […]

Appalachian Trail, Tray Mountain, GA October 9, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in GA from Indian Grave Gap past the summit of Tray Mountain and back. 7 miles total. HIKERS – Phil Brownrigg, Linda Johnson, Dick Metzgar, Wayne Miller, Bob Presley, Donna Presley, Tony Presley, Vic Robson, Dave Standard, Bob Thompson, Carole

Appalachian Trail, Neels Gap – Wolf Laurel Top, GA October 2, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in GA from Byron Reese Park (below Neels Gap) to Wolf Laurel Top and back. 8 miles total. HIKERS – John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Phil Brownrigg, Elizabeth Gandy, Jack Jacobi, Steve Jordan, Jerry Metzger, Joe Metzger,

Appalachian Trail, Deep Gap – Muskrat Creek, NC September 25, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail in NC from Deep Gap to the Muskrat Creek shelter and back. HIKERS – Ken Adams, John Bellamy, June Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Dick Metzgar, Leigh Ann Miller, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Jeanne O’Connor, Doug Russell, Dan Ross,

Bartram Trail, Scaly Mountain, NC September 18, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Bartram Trail from the Osage Mountain Overlook to Scaly Mountain plus a short loop on the trail near Osage overlook. HIKERS – Ken Adams, Jack Jacobi, Linda Johnson, Dick Metzgar, Joe Metzger, Jerry Metzger, Leigh Ann Miller, Wanda Miller, Wayne Miller, Donna

Appalachian Trail, Siler Bald, NC September 11, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail west of Franklin, NC. Starting at Winding Stair Gap on Highway 64 west, we did an out and back hike to Siler Bald. Total round trip 8.8 mi. HIKERS – Phil Achey, John Bellamy, Chuck Crisp, Bill Hunt, Jack Jacobi,

Chattooga River Trail, GA September 4, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Chattooga River Trail on the border of GA/SC. Starting at the Highway 76 Bridge parking area on the SC side of the river, we hiked northward for approximately 4 miles for our lunch spot on the “Wild and Scenic” Chattooga River. Total round

Shining Rock, NC August 28, 2007 Today’s hike was in the Shining Rock Area off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC. First, we hiked from the parking area at the end of F.S. Road 816 to the Summit of Shining Rock Mountain following the Ivestor Gap Trail. Next, we hiked the Art Loeb

Wayah Bald from Wayah Crest – Appalachian Trail, NC August 21, 2007 Today’s hike was on the Appalachian Trail west of Franklin, NC. Hiking from the Wayah Crest picnic area the trail gradually climbs from 4,188 ft. to 5,342 ft. at Wayah Bald.The high elevations give cooler temperatures for a pleasant summertime hike. HIKERS –

Pickens Nose – Albert Mt.- Mooney Falls – Laurel Falls August 14, 2007 Today’s hike was on four short trails in the Albert Mountain area of NC. First, we hiked the Pickens Nose Trail for spectacular views from several viewpoints along the trail. The spectacular rock faces along the trail give great views of the