Smoky Mountain Trip March 2009

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Comment by Bricky Way on July 6, 2009 at 11:50am

Thanks for that tip, I had to postpone my trip because I came down with a sinus infection, I felt it coming on all week but I was in denial about it, it finally caught up with me Friday afternoon. I hope to make it up in 2-3 weeks. I was very disappointed, but right now I can barely walk around Publix let alone a trail.

Comment by jason on July 6, 2009 at 9:54am

Brickman, if you are up to it, you can continue along the AT past Charlies Bunion just a short ways (I'd guess less than a mile) and find another spur trail heading up a fair incline of loose rock. I'm pretty sure this is "Sawteeth" and the views are similar to Bunion with far less traffic so you can sit there uninterrupted, if desired. This is where I got the shot of my feet hanging off up there.

Comment by jason on July 6, 2009 at 9:48am

For scenic shots I assume you mean great overviews of the area. Mt. LeConte has to be one of the best as you have plenty of routes to choose to get there and many views along the way in addition to being up there. Be sure to check out the sunset view and sunrise view locations if you go, just ask a lodge employee if you need help finding it. For plant varieties and similar the Porters Creek trail (it's on the map I posted on the journal page) is one of the best from my reading and I planned on taking this route and then following the manway to the AT however we decided against the added difficulty and in retrospect was a good idea. I may hike it still, just a different time of year. Brushy Mountain (also on the map) has a real nice panoramic view and is not visited much so makes it nice.

Comment by Bricky Way on July 3, 2009 at 8:33am

Thanks for posting these, I'm headed up there on Sunday and I plan to hike out to Charlies Bunion and back on Monday morning. This was a timely preview for me.

Comment by Derek Ray on July 2, 2009 at 8:20am

I'm heading to the Smokies in August. Any suggestions on where to go for some great scenic shots?

Comment by Lisa Myers on April 2, 2009 at 1:33pm

Great journal and pics...thanks for sharing!!!!

Comment by jason on March 31, 2009 at 8:36pm

Added a few pics, journal of the trip is here although it's lengthy.

Comment by Derek Ray on March 31, 2009 at 1:24pm

Cool. Glad you had fun. I always enjoy the AT when I get a chance to go. Got some pics to share?