Hike #11 : September 7, 2013
1.1 new miles
116.3 total overall miles
This hike is a continuation of the Silers Bald hike in the last post. It seemed like a good idea at the time to add another 3.5 miles to an already 9.3 mile hike. We're not always smart men, Eddie and I. So we bypass Clingmans Dome by taking, you guessed it, the Clingmans Dome Bypass Trail and head straight down the mountain. This little trail is only .5 mile long and merges into the Forney Ridge Trail. This is a very tourist friendly hike. Wooden walkways, gravel and steps to try and make it family accessible.
This is our second attempt at Andrews Bald. The first was aborted due to massive fog but today its a clear blue sky. The panoramic views await! So we hike down and as we arrive, just before stepping out into the opening... fog. Honest to God. It was absolutely gorgeous until we got there. Andrew doesn't seem to care for us. The view...
No joke. We tried to wait it out but the walk up was looming. The fog would tease us occasionally and give us a peek but that was all we got. Guess we'll be going back for a third try someday.
The hike up was pretty strenuous but we did already have a good 10 miles in. All in all, it was another great day to be alive and on the trail!
TRAIL REVIEW
Forney Ridge Trail - 1.1 miles out 1.1 miles back
For more information on the hike and many more, visit Hiking in the Smokys
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