Sometimes You Have To Hike Uphill Out Of The Rabbit Hole

Pete here and I have to say today's hike up the Sarvis Cove Trail was worthy of the hiking machine... that's right daddy!

After shaking the lazy Lummox awake we broke down and headed to the Horse Creek Trailhead and up the road/trail that we take to my falls (Pete's Branch). When we got to the junction we went right, on the Poplar Cove Trail, and this is when the hike really begins. 

After the Poplar Cove Trail, it was time for the main event, up the Sarvis Cove Trail. It is about two-and-a-half miles...all uphill just how I like it. While steep all the way it gets really steep the last mile, and it switchbacks...nice! The last bit up I had to push the Lummox and carry him the rest of the way because he wanted to quit...wuss!

Up on the mountain I got to pound out some AT (Appalachian Trail) time...nice! On the way back I have pissed about one thing. I wanted to head over to my waterfall again, but the Lummox was tired and didn't want to, good grief! Anyway, for me, it was a great day for a Hiking Machine, so I am out...BITCHES!

The Rabbit Hole Leads To Old Forge Campground

That's right daddy, the Hiking Machine is sitting outside, with fire and camping at Old Forge...right now! This is to make up for a couple of weeks back. Tomorrow, the Lummox and I are going hiking for the annual Thanksgiving Weekend Hike. Well, I am going to relax and sign off...BITCHES!

Autumn Colors 2020 Edition

Well, it is time for the new Turkey Day tradition...Autumn Leaves of 2020.

This now annual blog started last year because I love fall leaves. This year turned out to be a pretty good year for leaves. They were earlier than 2019 because the peak this year was in October instead of November. I did see more this year because they were earlier and I didn't get sick. The one thing I didn't get this year was fall colors and snow. Still, it was a good year for leaves, so enjoy!

Elk Garden, Mount Rogers NRA (09-05)

Big Firescald Knob, Cherokee-Pisgah NF

The Channels State Forest & Natural Area, Virginia (10-06)

Rogersville & St. Clair, TN (10-12)

Viking Mountain Rd., Greene County, TN (10-14)

Jones Meadow, Cherokee NF (10-14)

Appalachian Trail (AT), Pisgah NF (10-14)

Camp Creek Bald, Cherkoee -Pisgah NF (10-14)

White Rock Cliffs, Pisgah NF (10-15)

Appalachian Trait, Pisgah NF (10-15)

Jones Meadow, Cherokee NF (10-15)

Appalachian Trail, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-15)

Jerry Miller Trail, Pisgah NF (10-15)

Baxter Cliffs, Pisgah NF (10-15)

Jerry Miller Trail, Pisgah NF (10-15)

Appalachian Trail, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-15)

Blackstack Cliffs, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-15)

Jones Meadow, Cherokee NF (10-15)

Viking Mountain Road, TN (10-15)

The Cabin, Ft. Blackmore, VA (10-18)

Gate City, VA (10-19)

Rogersville, TN (10-22)

Johnson City, TN (10-27)

Erwin, TN (10-27)

Appalachian Trail, Cherokee NF (10-27)

Cliff Ridge, AT, Cherokee NF (10-27)

Appalachian Trail, Cherokee NF (10-27)

Erwin, TN,(10-27)

TN-395, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-15)

Appalachian Trail, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-15)

Beauty Spot, AT, Cherokee-Pisgah NF (10-27)

Rock Creek Recreation Area, Cherokee NF (10-27 & 28)

Buffalo Mountain Park, Johnson City, TN (10-28)

Horse Creek Recreation Area, Cherokee NF (10-31)

Gate City, VA (11-01)

The Cabin, Ft. Blackmore, VA (11-01 & 02)

Horse Creek Recreation Area, Cherokee NF (11-07)

Old Forge Campground, Cherokee NF (11-07)

Poplar Cove Trail, Cherokee NF (11-07)

Old Forge Campground, Cherokee NF (11-07)

Here is fall colors & snow from 2019...maybe next year.