October 31, 2015
8.8 Miles Total
0 New Miles
563.99 Total Smoky Miles to Date (Since November 2013)
253.20 Total Miles in 2015
Another beautiful fall day in the Smoky Mountains!
We began our day on Trillium Gap Trail off the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. Trillium Gap Trail is 2.9 miles from the junction with the Brushy Overlook Trail. It is 2.9 miles of uphill climb. Luckily after about a mile you come upon Grotto Falls. You can't help but take at least a short break here to take in the beauty of the falls.
We reached the junction with Brushy Overlook Trail. I thought we were done climbing but Brushy Overlook Trail also offers a climb and the added challenge of thorns, mud and rocks. But the view is completely worth pushing on for.
After taking in the views and eating lunch it was time to begin our descent down Brushy Mountain Trail. This trail is narrow and steep, you have to watch your step or you will just step off the side of the mountain.
After 4.5 miles we reached the junction with Porter's Creek Trail and did a little exploring of the old homestead before continuing on.
The last mile back to the car on Porter's Creek Trail is an easy stroll through the woods.
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go"- TS Elliot
