Good morning! I am running up to Le Conte on Saturday morning from Gatlinburg. I will head out of Gatlinburg on the Twin Creeks Trail next to Cherokee Orchard Road. After that, what trail would be the best to ascend and descend on the summit?
Thanks!

Awesome pic!!!! Thank you!!

Wow, the sunset is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We were in Greenbrier over the weekend and the bloodroot is blooming. The trillium isn't far behind.

Don, I'm sure you have the skills to take pictures of elderly men playing w/hula-hoops! :-)

Does it rain in the Smokies?

Driving down from Cleveland tomorrow and hiking LeConte on Saturday. The forecast looks like it may rain :(
Does it rain very much in the Smokies?
If so, I don't have a rain jacket, what type should I buy?

Thanks!

What exactly do you guys do with the trash that is generated? does it go back on the llamas? just curious.

If you are buying a rain jacket for hiking you should consider many factors.
First, you will be sweating while you hike, so find a jacket made of breathable material: i.e. Gore-Tex or some such other membrane. The purpose of this fabric is to allow vapor fromperspiration to escape through porous openings while not allowing water molecules to penetrate the barrier. In essence, vapor escapes and keeps you cooler, and rain drops bead on the outside of your jacket. Whatever you do, do not buy a non-breathable fabric jacket.

Loved the sunset picture....and my guess is yes, real men do hula hoop! lol

Hiked up yesterday, it was great. The people you meet while hiking are the greatest. Hiked up with a local guy, Rick Adams,he was the best tour guide you could ask for. Thanks again for the young ladies who helped me with my knee. Made it down with no problam.

Absolutely awesome sunset! Must have left everyone up there who viewed it breathless.