One Day Wilderness: Hen Wallow Falls

Posted by on May 30, 2017 in One Day Wilderness SE, Trail Reports | No Comments

This is a great trail in the Cosby section of the Smokies, it has the perfect recipe for a great, easy day hike where time is of the essence. Start out by driving to the TH and backtrack on the road to the Gabes Mtn. Trail, and start into the forest. Soon, you will cross over […]

Weekend Gem: The Cosby Loop

Posted by on May 17, 2017 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem SE | No Comments

This a great overnight or three day loop in the considerably less traveled Eastern Smokies, a section that I have been enjoying more of recently. Take HWY. 341 to the TH and start out on the Gabes Mtn. TR. as it eases it’s way deeper into the mountains on this 17.6 mile loop. After gaining a […]

One Day Wilderness: Ramsey Cascades

This 8 mile day hike is a classic in the Greenbrier area of the Smokies. Simply take HWY 321 East to the Greenbrier Entrance and turn left over a bridge following signs to the TH.  This tough, but amazing hike starts out by crossing the mighty Ramsey Prong on a high footbridge and soon starts […]