November 3, 2009
Appalachian Trail - Neels Gap - Wolf Laurel Top - GA
This week's hike was on the Appalachian Trail in GA from Neels Gap to Wolf Laurel Top and back
Directions
Take US 19 and 129, north from Cleveland, GA and drive approximately 18 miles to the Byron Herbert Reese Park just a half mile past Neels Gap and the Walasi-Yi Center (Mountain Crossings). Another great day for a hike! Fair, breezy and cool with temperatures ranging from the upper 40's to upper 60's
Conditions
Fair, breezy and cool with temperatures ranging from the upper 40's to upper 60's.
Hikers (16)
- Phil Brownrigg
- Bart DeHaven
- Pam Euliss
- Dave Hinson
- Bill Hunt
- Jack Jacobi
- Dick Metzgar
- Don Preece
- Donna Presley
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson
- Lynne Saporito
- Pom Sinnock
- Faye Sisson
- Carole Wintle
- Jack Wintle
Flowers in bloom
Mountain Gentian, Self Heal, Ladies Thumb and New England Aster
Birds identified
Common Crow, Turkey Vulture, Pileated Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch
Photos (16)
Trailhead parking at Byron Herbert Reese Park. Hiking up the highway to the Walasi Yi Center. Walasi-Yi Center/Mountain Crossings. The only place on the 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail that the hikers pass under a roof. These nice dogs belong to the Walasi-Yi Center/Mountain Crossings. A beautiful mountain hike through tall timber. Taking a short break! Typical views along the trail. Still a few nice spots of color. More nice views. Wolf Laurel Top, our lunch spot for the day! Our lunchtime view! Relaxing at lunch. Word to the wise! Odd tree growth of the day! Do you see a face? Fungi of the week! The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Jack Jacobi, Pam Euliss, Dick Metzgar, Vic Robson, Dave Hinson, Lynne Saporito, Donna Presley, Pom Sinnock, Jack Wintle, Carole Wintle, Don Preece, Faye Sisson, Bart DeHaven, Bill Hunt, Phil Brownrigg and Tony Presley