September 16, 2003
A.T. - Albert Mtn. - NC
Trail information
Trail access - Rock Gap in the Standing Indian area west of Franklin, NC. Another beautiful hiking day! Hiking distance 10 miles. Wildflowers viewed - Clintonia, Gentian, White Snakeroot, Wood Asters, Heart-leafed Asters, other asters, Goldernrods, Star Flowers, Southern Harebells, Joe Pye Weed Heal All, Phlox, Golden Glo Sunflowers. Fauna identified - Ruffed Grouse, Great Horned Owl, kettle of Broad-winged Hawks, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jays, Solitary Vireo, and White-breasted Nuthatch
Conditions
Partly Cloudy - temperature ranged from 60-70 degrees F.
Hikers (11)
- John Bellamy
- Jack Jacobi
- Steve Jordan
- Wayne Miller
- Rick Porter-Whitmire
- Bob Presley
- Dan Ross
- Doug Russell
- Jack Slaton
- Bob Thompson
- David Whitaker
Photos (7)
Our group preparing to start the hike from Rock Gap. This section of the Appalachian is well-marked. The trail sign near Albert Mountain. The view from Albert Mountain is magnificent! Looking down from the steps of the Albert Mountain tower. Blue-bead Lily (Clintonia) near Albert Mtn. Our group on the trail today. Front (l-r)Rick Porter-Whitmire, Jack Jacobi, Doug Russell. Back (l-r) Steve Jordan, Dan Ross, Bob Thompson, Wayne Miller, John Bellamy, Jack Slaton, Bob Presley, and David Whitaker.