Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head

9/17/2012

With 100% rain in the forecast for today, I highly recommend anyone hiking up to bring their rain gear. It is cool and wet up top so bring a change of clothes for the top. The high yesterday was 58 with a low of only 50. The mountain ash trees are already starting to show some of their color. I have heard tales of certain areas in the park where the trees are already donning their fall colors. I am predicting it is going to be an early fall this year. I think we will see peak colors around the 2nd or 3rd week in October. I guess we will have to wait to see if my prediction is correct.

doug

9/17/2012 01:22:01 am

Good morning: You may be right on peak colors; here in the rooling hills of central KY there are already a lot of trees changing to their fall displays; might be a wet fall, too; your photo of the small stream reminded me of how available water is up on the AT; when I first took that thru-the-Park hike I was concerned about a good supply of water, but it was not a problem; Hope you have a good week.

Nadine

9/17/2012 01:34:47 am

Ahh, I remember hiking up (and down) in the rain. It has its own kind of beauty, so don't be deterred. Just be sure to take those dry clothes for the top.

Reese (Fla)

9/17/2012 03:32:13 am

Soo pumped! Comin up thurs, rain schmain, just get those fall colors crankin please. Checkin my son (15yo) and my wife (teacher) out of school a coupla days to see our favorite Mountains in new light. Do yall think we'll see some fall colors at altitude at least? Headin in via the boulivard. It will b amazing no matter what!

julia (KY)

9/17/2012 11:58:57 am

We are headed down Thrus, Looking so forward to our hike and our stay up at Mt Leconte Lodge Sunday the 23rd. been many places on vacation, but have to say, I just love these Mountains.

Debi link

9/17/2012 10:28:56 pm

We got some rain up here in Michigan yesterday too. Huge thunderstorm with hail. Stay dry down there.

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Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head

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