East Tennessee Hikes -
2013
May 25 - Hooper Bald to Huckleberry Knob (Cherohala Skyway). Beginning at the Hooper Bald parking area, this easy section of trail meanders through a second growth forest that has slowly taken over the edges of Hooper Bald before it exits the woods and comes out into the bald, after walking only 1/2 mile. This bald was one of the original spots where lodges were built for hunting Russian wild boar, imported bear, and Red deer. We will proceed over the bald and after walking through high grass, with blueberry bushes and thorn less blackberries, we will come to the Cherohala Skyway, which we will walk along for 1/4 mile before beginning our hike out to Huckleberry Knob. The trail to Huckleberry Knob has gradually become overgrown with thorn less blackberries over the past several years. At one time the trail was wide enough to drive a car on. In some areas it is only wide enough for a single row of hikers. After magnificent 360 degree vistas (provided the weather cooperates). We will also pay our last respects to Andy Sherman, whose grave, marked by a 6 ft cross, is situated near the top of the knob. We will meet at 9:00am ET at the Crocker barrel located at the Lenoir City Exit off I-75 South. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rosie at 865-951-8317 or rosemary_L@hotmail.com.
May 25 - Hooper Bald to Huckleberry Knob (Cherohala Skyway). Beginning at the Hooper Bald parking area, this easy section of trail meanders through a second growth forest that has slowly taken over the edges of Hooper Bald before it exits the woods and comes out into the bald, after walking only 1/2 mile. This bald was one of the original spots where lodges were built for hunting Russian wild boar, imported bear, and Red deer. We will proceed over the bald and after walking through high grass, with blueberry bushes and thorn less blackberries, we will come to the Cherohala Skyway, which we will walk along for 1/4 mile before beginning our hike out to Huckleberry Knob. The trail to Huckleberry Knob has gradually become overgrown with thorn less blackberries over the past several years. At one time the trail was wide enough to drive a car on. In some areas it is only wide enough for a single row of hikers. After magnificent 360 degree vistas (provided the weather cooperates). We will also pay our last respects to Andy Sherman, whose grave, marked by a 6 ft cross, is situated near the top of the knob. We will meet at 9:00am ET at the Crocker barrel located at the Lenoir City Exit off I-75 South. Pre-registration is required. Contact Rosie at 865-951-8317 or rosemary_L@hotmail.com.
