Foothills to Sassafras
October 22nd started thru hike of the Foothills trail at Oconee State Park, approximately 4 days and 63 miles later,…
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All logged hikes for the Appalachian challenge.
Saving the best (sunset) for last!
And that’s a wrap! I closed out the Appalachian Six-Pack with the easiest trail on the list, North Carolina’s Black…
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Autumn LeConte
Lovely climb up Mt LeConte last week. We had to get there very early to compensate for the fall crowds.…
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Blazing fall colors (but not enough blaze orange)
I flew to Asheville last night to wrap up the Appalachian Six-Pack, only to learn that the wind gusts on…
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Black Balsam and Tennent
We parked down the hill at the Art Loeb trail. It was a blustery day when we started 46* with…
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A sassy Sassafrass
We started this hike from our homes EARLY this morning in East Tennessee. I put in Sassafrass Mtn into my…
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Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain
This is one of my all time favorite places, and I’m glad the challenge brings you to it. The minimum…
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Beast of the East
The weather was perfect all day. Started before daybreak. The trail was in good condition, some rocks and roots to…
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Taking the long way round
First my disclaimer- I planned this hike way before i went on a two-week cruise to Greenland. Let’s just say…
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A beautiful evening on Brasstown Bald
I have a work trip to Atlanta this week, and given how hot the Southeast has been lately, I didn’t…
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Art Loeb- the hike you never knew you needed
I was surprised to see this listed as an option since it’s less than 2 miles round trip, but I…
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Tallest of the East
I picked a wonderful day to climb Mount Mitchell for the 2nd time. The weather was great, the trail had…
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