| 758 | Smoky's Gallery | 2013-01-16 |
Last weekend, I was invited to join a group of hikers for a two night trip through the Smokies. The weather was wet and warmer than usual. Looking at the forecast, a friend and I wondered if everyone was still willing to go hike in the rain. After meeting the hikers, we understood why they still wanted to hike in the rain. Everyone seemed to enjoy being on a multi-day trip and the rain was merely an inconvenience, but nothing more. There was no complaining, just walking.
Join us for a pictorial of the hike ...
Along the lower trail
The base of Arch Rock
Alum Cave
A brief rest on the upper part of the trail
The Lodge
Cooking under the porch of the shelter
Inside the Shelter
In the clouds on Cliff Top
At the summit of LeConte - the summit cairn had been tumbled : - (
A brief stop in the rain on Myrtle Point
The Boulevard Trail crossing an exposed rock slope
There were a few large trees across the path
The view of LeConte from the summit of Kephart
Jump Off into the clouds
Icewater Shelter
Newfound Gap
At the end of the hike - Newfound Gap
It was a great trip even though wet. Wish you were there!
Happy Smoky Gallery trails
Link to trip report of the hike