August 2, 2016
A.T. Wayah Crest Picnic Area - Siler Bald, NC
Two This week's hike was on the Raven Cliffs Falls Trail to Raven Cliffs Falls
Directions
Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto GA 356(75 Alternate) and travel 2.3 miles to the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trailhead sign and parking area on the left. Another great day for a hike! Hiking distance - 5 miles. WILD
Conditions
Mostly fair, mild with temperatures ranging from 67-75 with a nice breeze.
Hikers (15)
- John Anderson
- Mike Bell
- Jenny Bell
- John Bellamy
- June Bellamy
- Phil Brownrigg
- Ray Clark
- Joe Collins
- Tim Hale
- Bill Hunt
- Bob Magee
- Dick Metzgar
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Tony Presley
- Vic Robson . T
Flowers in bloom
Spotted Jewelweed, Beggar Lice, Coreopsis, Rattlesnake Plantain, Alumroot, Spiderwort, Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed and Wood Aster
Birds identified
Vireo, White-breasted Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Hooded warbler, Blue Jay, Pine Warbler and American Crow
Photos (14)
Parking lot at Wayah Crest Picnic Area. Back on the A.T. Today! Headed for Siler Bald. A great day for wildflowers! This is the gap just below Siler Bald. Starting the climb up the grassy slope to the summit of Siler Bald . Near the summit of Siler. The marker at the summit. Beautiful views even in the clouds! Starting down the grassy slope. Lunchtime at the Siler Bald Shelter! More wildflowers! Trail Art! The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Phil Brownrigg, Vic Robson, Carole Wintle, Jack Wintle, John Anderson, Jenny Bell, Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Pam Euliss, Tim Hale, Dick Metzgar, Terre Pratt, Stephen Gales and Bob Magee.