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Pickens Nose

This is a 1.4 mile out and back trail outside of Otto, NC. The drive there is a little tricky as it is gravel roads for 5.5 miles, mostly 1 lane. The trail is easy with lots of off shoots with great views with a big payoff at the end. I love the rhododendron tunnels.

Glassy Mountain Rd Fire Tower

After a long few months full of football mixed in with scouts, dance, homework, and bustling full time jobs, Smalls and I had a kid free weekend without any other previous engagements. We took off as fast as we could to north GA to get a good dose of the mountains that we had soContinue reading “Glassy Mountain Rd Fire Tower”

Alum Cave to Mount LeConte

The Great Smoky Mountains are exceptionally beautiful and the GSMNP is the most visited National Park in America. There is an overabundance of activities here including hiking and camping. For father’s day, we chose to do the Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte. This is an 11 mile out and back difficult trail. It isContinue reading “Alum Cave to Mount LeConte”

Clingman’s Dome

Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,643 feet. The hike is 1.2 miles out and back marked at moderate. The views definitely make this hike a must do. We happened to have perfect weather this trip. Smalls and Talls have been there a few times before andContinue reading “Clingman’s Dome”

Max Patch

Max Patch is just a short trek up from the parking lot in the Pisgah National Forest. The mountain is a well known spot on the Appalachian Trail. The bald mountain is 4,600 ft with 360 degree views. We went just for the afternoon but definitely want to do sunset and sunrise from here whenContinue reading “Max Patch”

Bartram Trail to Pinnacle Knob

Smalls and I have waiting to get out and do some serious hiking. We had a kid free weekend coming up and Smalls didn’t have to work so we planned a backpacking trip. All week, the weather reports kept increasing chance of thunderstorms up to 85%. We decided to stay at home Friday night andContinue reading “Bartram Trail to Pinnacle Knob”