Father / Son Trip 2017

Day one: 8.1
Lead Cove Trail 1.8
Bote Mtn Trail 1.2
Anthony Creek Trail 3.5
Crib Gap Trail 1.6
Day two: 8.9
Parking Trail 0.5
Rich Mtn Loop 2.9
Indian Grave Gap 2.8
Crooked Arm Ridge 2.2
Parking Trail 0.5
Day three: 8.7
Meigs Creek Trail 3.5
Meigs Mtn trail 1.9
Curry Mtn trail 3.3
Total Miles: 25.7

This years trip was affected by hurricane Nate. I arrived driving through the heavy rains of the storm. Of course the weathermen were saying heavy rains for all the days we were going to be out. The wait and see game began.

The ladies seemed unaffected by what the news people were saying. They were laying out plans left and right. By the time dinner was over they had a plan and ours was wait and see.

The next morning the ladies were off and the weather was sounding better. On the road we went. Lead Cove was where we were heading. Not giving up totally on the backpack, but dropping it to an overnighter. We had a couple of light sprinkles, but the main problem was humidity and heat. We had a great day on the trail and Dad even showed us a cove bear. The bear didn't care that we were in his woods, but did keep peeking at us. If I were an action photographer, I would have gotten some good pics. I am not.

Mom scored some tickets to the Dixie Stampede for the night. So we went and enjoyed a dinner and show. I highly recommend this to everyone. Great entertainment!

Day Two:

The weather cleared out for our second day and looking good for the next as well. It was going to be steamy and hot, but let's go! Plan B. Dad was wore out from the night before so.......day hiking we go!

Rich mountain loop was today's plan. We got our bear sighting in, first thing after Oliver's cabin. Then we began the steep climb up Rich mountain. It only sprinkled while we were eating our lunch. It was a bit tougher trail, but we enjoyed it all the same. Earlier to bed tonight.

Day Three:

Today was looking the same temp and humidity. We brought both cars and did another loop off Meigs mountain. We left a car at Metcalf bottoms and then drove to the sinks to start our hike. Meigs Creek has around 13 creek crossings all being rock hopping. We ate our lunch at the Meigs mountain connection. Another great day of hiking.

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