Trail Section: Blackstack Cliff - Devil Fork Gap
Distance: 12.1 miles
Today starts off very foggy. We start in very heavy vegetation which turns into large rocks that we scramble over to a ridge. Views from the ridge are finally clear and awesome. Off the ridge and to my shelter, “Jerry’s Cabin”. The shelter is rather run down and messy. From there, it is on the trail again through very thick briar patches with a very narrow path for walking.
Foggy Morning
Heavy vegetation and large rocks
More heavy vegetation
My shelter - how did they know I was here??
On this hike we see:
* Andrew Johnson Mountain named after the president who was VP under Abraham Lincoln. In addition he was from Tennessee.
*The final resting place for an uncle and nephew who had enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War. They were ambushed and killed by Confederate Troops while returning to a family gathering.
Tombstone of William Shelton
Tombstone of David Shelton
*A wild turkey that wanted to stay on the trail just ahead of me until I got the camera out to take its picture; then it disappeared into the thick brush.
* On the way to get Richard's vehicle, two doe and a fawn decided to run down the road in my lane for 200 to 300 feet. I was concerned that one of them was going to turn around and tell me to get off their road.
We did get rained on. All in all a great day for a great hike.
Date: 8-18-10
Trail Section: Blackstack Cliff - Alan Gap
Distance: 8.2 miles
Like yesterday, today starts with fog at Blackstack Cliff. Other than some great views of the mountains at White Rock Cliffs and mushrooms that are dying, we did not see much. It was just a great hike with the beautiful mountain trails. Due to the rain last night it was very humid.
View from White Rock Cliff
Mushroom in final stage
Another mushroom in its final stage
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