This is a collection of stories that happen in my life. Enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
Sara led 11 of us on a hike at Prentice Cooper State Forest. Snoopers Rock to the Natural Bridge. 6.2 miles out and back plus optional 1.4 miles out and back to Blowing Wind Falls on the Ritchie Hollow trail and is rated moderate.
First we visited Snoopers Rock and then we hiked a section of the Cumberland Trail Pot Point Loop clockwise to the Natural Bridge. Along the way we enjoyed views of the Tennessee River. On our way back we took the Ritchie Hollow Trail to visit Blowing Wind Falls.
Sara Pollard led 4 backpackers on a one-night trip on the Mullens Cove loop in the Prentice Cooper State Forest. It was cold with temperatures dropping in the 20’s at night. We camped at the Hemlock Branch campsite with a nice creek nearby. Plenty of firewood to stay warm. Beautiful views of the Tennessee River. The pink sign was from a previous event on the trail and Craig got to show off his beard. We hiked in counterclockwise and after setting up camp we took a short hike to the Ransom Hollow overlook. On the way out Tuesday morning the Mullens Cove Overlook was closed for some reason. The backpackers were Jim Barritt, Jean Breuer, Craig McBride, Lora McBride and Sara Pollard.
We had 17 hikers from 4 different chapters to hike the 11.7 mile Pot Point Loop at Prentice Cooper State Forest. This loop is a section of the Cumberland Trail. We hiked it clockwise starting at Snooper's Rock. We took a snack break at the natural bridge. We had clear views of the winding Tennessee River and Raccoon Mountain. We stopped for lunch at the Raccoon Mountain Overlook. The weather was a bit chilly and windy but it was a good day because the views were nice since the leaves haven't come out completely on the trees. We had several small creek crossings and had to climb over some downed trees. Beautiful rock formations and we saw a few wildflowers.
