My Weekend in the mountains

[Goober]

Took the weekend off and went hiking in the smoky mountains. Started on an old logging road that was a gentle uphill climb for about 2 miles, came to a fork in the trail and the path I needed to take crossed a creek with no bridge or rocks close enough to hop across. Off came the boots and in I went. Dang that water was cold, didn't feel my toes again until 200 yards on up the trail. Spent the night at a real nice backcountry campsite. Thought about hiking on the the next one, but as you can see by one of the following pictures it's a good thing I didn't.
Here's where I ate lunch the first day

[Goober]

A picture of part of the trail and a great view of the mountains. The tallest mountain on the left is part of the Appalachian Trail.

[Goober]

My campsite

[Goober]

The reason I was glad I didn't hike on and stay at this campsite

[Goober]

Last but not least a photo of the creek I followed for about 5 miles.

Total trip was 14+ miles and a gain of 2500' in elevation. Couldn't have asked for better weather. I thanked God for that little taste of heaven ever chance I could.

[ZeLL]

Goober that looks awesome. Looks a lot like my trip into the Sierra mountains last summer. Glad you had a good time.
I dont have a good picture of the scenary on my computer but heres a bear in the more dryer and lower elevation. This dumbass was feeding it mcdonalds or something. Also a cool waterfall i liked

[Thundarr]

You just have to make sure to put your food up on a pole which is provided in Michigan where there are bear issues! BTW nice pics, Goob!! Thx for sharing!! :thumbs:

[LaSH]

Damn you..........thanks for inviting me along you a-hole........no wounder i couldnt get ahold of you........

[Dan2]

Thanks for the pics Goober. Looks real peaceful except for the bear part...YIKES. 14 miles uphill is a loooong way, nice going!!:thumbs:

[Goober]

The park service over the past years has added a cable pulley system suspended between 2 trees to enable you to hang your pack out of reach of those pesky bears. That still doesn't keep them from sticking their nose in your tent if you happen to smell like the supper you just ate.

[Dissectional]

Nice pics Goobidy Goob!

[Pure_Evil]

Nice pics Goober! Funny how great minds think alike :D I'll have pictures tomorrow from my hike in NH that I did Saturday :P You were definately in my thoughts :thumbs:

[Die Hard]

Thanks for sharing the pics Goob. Looks like a nice trip :thumbs:

[Goober]

Nice pics Goober! Funny how great minds think alike :D I'll have pictures tomorrow from my hike in NH that I did Saturday :P You were definately in my thoughts :thumbs:I figured you couldn't pass up such a beautiful weekend, can't wait for the pics.

[OUTLAWS high ping camper]

:thumbs: Great pics Goober. Thanks for sharing them. :)

[Pure_Evil]

Here's a few pics from my hike up Mt. Monadnock. 28F at the top with 40-60 mph winds! :thumbs:

Bob and Ron on their way up

[Pure_Evil]

yup, that's ice :D

[Pure_Evil]

the top, and yes, I'm cold ;)

[Goober]

Brrrrrr......Got cold just looking at those pictures. Great way to spend the weekend though. Nice pics Mr. Evil

[Pathos]

Great pics, fellas! Gracias for sharing. (Goobs where is your yummylicious visage though??).

Closest i ever get to the outdoors is to paw feebly at my boarded windows and sigh.

[Goober]

Great pics, fellas! Gracias for sharing. (Goobs where is your yummylicious visage though??).Sorry man...last time I posted my pic the GM server crashed, something about a decency clause in their contract.


Closest i ever get to the outdoors is to paw feebly at my boarded windows and sigh. If I ever get to the down under, I'll be sure to bring a pry bar and help you escape to the Outback....we'll share some beers and a few of the old and docile kangaroos.

Good to hear from you man......don't be such a stranger, your wit is sorely missed around here.