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Appalachian Trail

Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)
7 May 2018

Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

The Standing Indian Mountain Loop is a moderate 25-mile hike that mostly follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) as it makes a semi-circle around the Nantahala Basin. I usually avoid the AT in the warmer months, but I thought that early … Continued

beginner, easy, family, kids, moderate, overnight, summer, trip, vacation, weekend
Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)
19 Feb 2018

Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

I spent most of January fighting off head and chest colds, so I wanted to get out in February and grind out some miles. I considered several trails, but the lack of car shuttling tipped the scales in favor of … Continued

fun, moderate, overnight, strenuous, trip, weekend
Lover’s Leap Overlook
5 Jul 2017

Lover’s Leap Overlook

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Lover’s Leap is a 1½ mile out-and-back trail featuring 3 rocky overlooks near Hot Springs, North Carolina. It’s a very short section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) and you can make the hike a loop by taking the Silvermine trail … Continued

easy, family, fun, short
Clingmans Dome Loop (34 miles)
16 Apr 2017

Clingmans Dome Loop (34 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Tennessee, Trails | 2

Clingmans Dome is the largest mountain in Tennessee and the high point of the Appalachian Trail. I recently had a couple of days free between some work trips. Since I rarely get the exercise I need on work trips, and … Continued

camping, overnight, trek, trip, weekend
Amicalola Falls
31 Dec 2016

Amicalola Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Attractions, Georgia, Hiking, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Amicalola Falls State Park is the gateway to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The park features a lodge, a 729-foot waterfall (the tallest in Georgia), and the pathway to Springer Mountain. Visitors must pay $5 per car to … Continued

Atlanta, day, easy, family, park, trip

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Just finished a weekend camping trip in southern Colorado. We got to drive the famous #MillionDollarHighway and grab a beer and some BBQ in Silverton. 
The #OurayPerimeterTrail was the most rewarding short hike I have ever done. You climb up into the mountains (often on the edge of a cliff) and walk completely around the entire valley town of Ouray. It was absolutely spectacular. The foliage was in peak colors and the temperature was perfect. 
It's easy to see why Ouray is called the "Switzerland of the Americas." We got very lucky with this trip. 
The next time we go, Jenny said that she will spend the morning at a day spa while I climb the #OurayViaFerrata. Click the hashtag to see what I'm talking about. 😉
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