Weekend Gem: Unicoi Crest Lollypop Loop

Posted by on Jun 21, 2020 in NC, Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

  When social isolation is the name of the game, North Carolina has miles and miles of quiet trails crossing this great state. Get away from the crowds in the Smokies on the other side of Fontana on this 31 mile route. It gives the traveler a good mix of isolated river and ridge line […]

Weekend Gem: Little River #30

Posted by on Apr 29, 2017 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

This great overnight adventure is a perfect way to ease back into another season of backpacking. Start out at the TH located at Elkmont and head upriver into a magical world of spring wildflowers. This easy graded trail starts as an old roadbed, before turning into a trail proper. Along the way, stop and enjoy […]

Weekend Gem: RRG’s Sheltowee and Clifty Loop

Posted by on Jan 13, 2017 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

After a crazy couple of months, I pulled into Lexington Kentucky to spend some time with my Brother as he starts a new family. Needless to say, I needed to get back out to the wilderness for an extended trip to become acclimated with my new home. I started out this 24.5mi. trip in the […]