Here's a look at Stratton Bald from U.S. Forest Road and horse trail 217H. We descended to Trail 54A then hiked the ridge for a long climb to the summit at 5360 feet. … [Read more...]
The Dog Welcoming Party
September 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rolling in to Jerry's ... and the greeting committee is at the dock. You gotta have ice for that beer, and we have three escorts! … [Read more...]
There’s Rattlesnakes Among Us: Backpacking To Wolf Laurel Top
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Brett (aka Therm Rider) and I start the hike at the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead which gives us a bonus 1.7 mile hike this afternoon. We reach the Appalachian Trail after a gradual climb of 0.7 miles. After a mile descent, we meet up with Ken (aka Beer Run) at Neel's Gap. He's been watching our packs and the 20 bikers that rolled in to the parking area this afternoon. Bears are active and aggressive in this area. Parts of the Blood Mountain Wilderness have mandatory bear canister rules in … [Read more...]
Protected: Cocktail Hour At Wolf Top Laurel
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Rattlesnakes In Them Thar Hills
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We were hiking the Appalachian Trail just north of Neels Gap and ran in to this Timber Rattlesnake crossing the path during a hike to Wolf Laurel Top. Fortunately, Ken was leading us because both Brett and I were listening to our iPods to motivate us up an 800' incline. Let that be a lesson ... if you plan to rock out during your hike, then take position in the back of the pack! Follow this link for a photo of the rattlesnake! … [Read more...]
The Frank Costanza Effect
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Brett show's off his Frank Costanza look while Boone Dawg chomps at gnats. Yeah ... it's sunset on Wolf Laurel Top and time to relax after a six mile hike. … [Read more...]
Coosa Bald – You Call This A Bald?
April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment
Coosa Bald (4,271 feet) is one of the ten highest peaks in Georgia and it is accessible via the Duncan Ridge Trail which starts near Vogel State Park. The summit hardly qualifies as a bald these days and Mother Nature has mostly taken back this once open area. So if you want some views - go before the leaves bud on the trees, but you'll likely have the place to yourself. Bonus: Here we are at the summit enjoying the views to the South and the sunset to the West. … [Read more...]
