My hiking adventures
12/23/18 Brandi, Christy, Nick and I The last two weeks there has been lots of rain and snow in the Gorge. We weren't sure how the Ledge Trail was going to be. We met at the Spence Ridge parking area. It was about 40 degrees so I decided not to wear or bring my jacket... Continue Reading →
12/1/18 Have you ever considered what it takes to make And maintain a trail through this beautiful country? Me neither, until recently. Someone had to put in the trail which is most likely made through a land trust or conservancy. It might have been a government grant but it took a lot of people to... Continue Reading →
Mike, me, Cooper and Tucker 11/25/18 We were going to head up to Wilson's Creek but got a late start. While in the drive thru of Arby's I googled trails near me and this one came up. It is right beside Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Their trails connect to this one. This is a 72... Continue Reading →
11/24/18 Glen, Issac, Christopher And I It rained the whole drive up to Shortoff. The closer we got the more ice There was on the trees. There were about 5 cars at the trailhead. We started up the trail and I couldn't tell if it was still raining or the ice was melting on our... Continue Reading →
11/17/18 I love hiking, this was mountain climbing! The Linville Gorge is a beautiful rugged area that I am falling in love with. We are heading deep into the Gorge to a place so remote they tell me only a select number of people ever go to. I was calling us the Elite team! Luckily... Continue Reading →
Nov 3, 2018 Brandi, Joann, Lisa, Ed, David, Daina and I It is always great to hike with this group! A great adventure always. Their plan to hike Shortoff (which I love) to the Olsen Trail (which I never heard of), to somewhere to watch the sunset(which I'm so excited for)!!!! My daughter Daina is... Continue Reading →
10/21/18 Ashley, me , Riley and Cain (dogs) I met Ashley on New Cut road in Spartanburg and we headed towards the Blue Ridge Parkway. I thought we would go to Black Balsam Knob to Tennant Mountain. This is a great hike with lots of views. I checked the weather and it said high 49.... Continue Reading →
10/28/18 Sherri and I Hiking the Linville Gorge area is always spectacular. This is the first time to Table Rock for either of us. The only bad part is the 6 ish mile dirt road to the trailhead! It's a pretty rough road in spots. First we passed the Hawksbill trailhead and considered doing this... Continue Reading →
October 13, 2018 Rogue Dames Hiking Group I found this Charlotte hiking group and made a good decision to join this hike. I've never hiked with people I don't know but this hike was so intriguing that I had to try! I was on the waiting list for nearly a week because for wilderness hikes... Continue Reading →
Sept 29, 2018 Sherri and I Last year it was called Reach the Peaks, this year it is River to Rock challenge at Hanging Rock State Park. We decided to camp in the park Friday night. It's a real nice campground without water and electricity except the bathhouse. We grabbed some fettuccini Alfredo from a... Continue Reading →
My Outdoor life 