Wednesday's Hike--Let's try Virgin Falls again

First a couple administrative items...Please check the blog on the morning of the hike for possible changes.They don't happen often. But, I don't want to feel obligated to chase down everybody's email when, if they aren't checking the blog, they may not be checking their email either. I will always post changes earlier than 45 min before meeting time if they are necessary. I try to avoid a change in meeting time or place. I'll post changes as soon in the week as possible. But sometimes these objectives are not achieved. Second, we should be wearing bright colors during hunting season which is underway.



OK, let's try Virgin Falls again.Meet at Tractor Supply at 6:45.I'll assume Browntown/Pleasant Hill hikers will meet us at the trailhead. Don't wait for me. I have been called in for jury duty again on Tuesday and may not be free Wednesday. There is a chance of rain in both Tuesday and Wednesday's forecast, so there is some risk of cancelation or hike change. Hopefully there will be no hike change, especially not another one that takes us from the frying pan to the fire. But check the blog Wednesday morning.

Last Wednesday's Board Camp Creek Hike

We decided to change Wednesday's hike from Virgin Falls to Board Camp Creek to avoid hazardous stream crossings. As you can see from Karla and Jim's photos, we were not completely successful in avoiding troublesome creeks. The water was much higher than on previous visits when a wrist was broken and a hiker with a sore knee had to be carried out. I guess we should have anticipated a little trouble this time. Nevertheless, our worst misfortune Wednesday was wet feet.

Wednesday Hike Changed from Virgin Falls to the Boardcamp Falls segment of the Cumberland Trail

A few of our regular hikers suggested picking a hike other than Virgin Falls due to today's rain, bad footing, and hazards getting accross the creek on the way to the Falls. So I suggest we do Boardcamp Falls near Dunlap. It's an easier hike of 6-7 mi. Meet at American Legion at 6:45.

Wednesday Hike--Virgin Falls

Wednesday's hike will be Virgin Falls, 8 mi with more difficult than normal terrain. We'll meet at Tractor Supply at 6:45. I assume the Pleasant Hill/Browntown hikers will meet the group at the Virgin Falls trailhead. I may be on jury duty so if I am a no show at Tractor Supply, leave without me.

Saturday's Maude's Crack Hike

Ginger led a dozen of us down thru Maude's Crack and up to the John Muir Overlook. A lot of first timers to Maude's joined us and looked a little apprehensive when Ginger donned her snake proof's. I filled in for Bill Harris by spinning the yarn about the tragic events suffered by the Roysden family in the early 1900's. By the way, the ladder on the way up to the overlook has been torn down. The overlook is still accessible but w/ slightly more difficulty. See Ginger and Jim's photos.

Last Wednesday's North Chickamauga Hike

Nine of us hiked the North Chickamauga segment of the Cumberland Trail last week. Trail conditions were excellent although water was a bit higher than on prior visits. We managed to cross all streams without mishap, however. See Ginger, Karla and Jim's photos.

Wednesday's Hike--North Chickamauga

Wednesday's hike will be the North Chickamauga segment of the Cumberland trail, near Soddy Daisy. The hike is 7-8 mi with slightly more difficult than normal terrain. We should return to Crossville around 3 or perhaps a little later if we stop at Hardy's on the way back. Meet at American Legion at 6:45 and figure $6 for gas.