Weekend Gem-Little River, Collins and Goshen Lollipop Loop (Winter 2025)
It’s been awhile since I had been in the Smokies for a backpacking trip and I was excited! I have done all these trails except this section of the Sugarlands Mountain TR before both on my own and guiding clients. Goshen Prong, Clingmans, the A.T stretch and Campsite #30 hold special memories for me when […]
Momentous Adventures-(Big Spring Falls to the Southern Terminus
After a nice long night’s sleep, it’s time to get going to see the rest of this marvelous section. Before long begin to drop down to Laurel Crossing Creek before getting to the Ledbetter TH. After walking on a road for a tiny bit go back to proper trail and descend down to meet the […]
Momentous Adventures-Sheltowee Trace (Mouth of the Laurel to Big Spring Falls)
We just finished up the last bit of our thru hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail to it’s Southern Terminus. Starting up at the Mouth of the Laurel is an optional way to divide up the Trail because it leaves a lot of the B.S. behind in the first section. Stuff like the paved road […]