Weekend Gem-Cooper Road and Rabbit Loop
As spring approaches, we headed out on this loop in the Cades Cove area of the Smokies. Get to the TH and park on the side of the road where an unnamed road leads you down into the woods where you finally see a Park sign telling you you are on the Goldmine Trail. Keep […]
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 […]
Weekend Gem-Mt. Rogers Loop 2024
Well, It’s time again for a trip to Grayson Highlands for the Mt. Rogers Loop. This amazing 19 mile loop has now become an every year occurrence for Dee and me. Last year we went in Fall and discovered that there were very little ponies to be had? I looked up information about when the […]