The map is not the trail

The map shows the trail following the shoreline of this lovely lake. I rather expected a nice relaxing hike along the shore. Lake Watauga I should have checked the elevation.…

Laurel Falls

Arrived at Laurel falls on my third day. Sadly it was raining so the rocks up and down were quite treacherous. A workout for the knees even in dry weather.…

Jones Falls

Jones Falls Also on my first day, this waterfall was down a side trail.

First View

First View This was the first good view on the first day. I climbed up a side trail to a ridge and was disappointed to find that there was no…