Ash Creek Trail

We lucked up with "not so hot" temperatures as forecast making this an enjoyable short hike on a trail with good shade covering. The trail was in generally good condition, sut there were several short steep hills to climb. The water levels were fairly low making the two narrow, but wet stream crossings easy without any falls. Just a few wildflowers today and not critters along the way. This hike could be improved by using the lower section of the Laurel Ridge Trail on the way out and back to avoid walking any more than necessary on the paved Tsalaki Trail Rd. This hike could also be extended by 3.6 miles by hiking further down the Tsalaki Trail Rd to pickup the Cathy Ellis Trail to the falls. Just any idea to make the most of a visit to Smithgall Woods. TODAY'S HIKERS: Vic Robson, Lynn Steele, Gerald Richardson, Matt Henderson & Toby, Edwin Pruitt, Bobbie Broussard, Chip Fields, Jenny Bell, Sherry Fields, Renee Corbett, Jane Harrison, Kim Johnson, Ken Pardue, Beth Hawkins, Claudia Pardue, Allyson Aldrich & Mike Bell.