Friday we hiked Rich Mountain Loop trail. This is right at the begining of Cade’s cove. We were able to park at the information center just before it goes one way. We did not have to drive the loop.
After the big Thursday hike, we were a little bit later but the plan was 8.4 miles so figured not an issue. First part of hike was fairly easy. We also saw a bear. He was a good ways off the trail and up the hill. We looked at him, he looked at us, and he went away. Then we came upon the Oliver cabin.
next it was a climb up, it was steep and in 1.5 miles we climbed 1200 ft. It was hot. Surprisingly we were still quick. The trail was not technical just steep. Not too many fees because of all the trees.
Total miles 8.5, 1900 ft of gain. I have to total the miles up for the week still. Got lucky again, heard thunder but made it to the car before rain. I said we were quick and did that in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
once back it was time to break camp, hoping for an early start on Saturday.
@tigger92662 came by to work in the car. Did some new connections so hoping no buzzing on the way home. Took Mallory out and she had a visitor.
then spent the evening at
@Teamubr watching baseball and finishing up leftovers. mallory in all her glory.
went to bed way too late, but am up and hopefully bert will be soon.