What a great day for a commute to work. Chris and I took our time hiking up Alum Cave soaking in the color as we ascended. The colors in the lower elevations are at their prime. The leaves turned the trail into what looked like a yellow brick road. We made it to the top to find Sevier county covered in clouds. We had an amazing inversion going on. The high yesterday was 56 with a low of 36. I was surprised to hear that no one had won our snow pool yet. The temperatures on the mountain seemed to be warmer then they were in Gatlinburg. Just goes to show how tricky the weather is on the top. 
Tony Ga
10/10/2012 01:22:55 am
Welcome back! Was up there Friday, sorry we missed you.
Pam
10/10/2012 01:52:02 am
I could get real used to that commute to work!! Beautiful. Maybe next year I can enjoy the brillance of the fall colors. I can't now as I am still teaching!! So thanks for the pictures!!
Tony Ga
10/10/2012 02:28:23 am
Pearl. what part of Ohio are you from? I was born in Piqua. Go Bucks!
Pam
10/10/2012 03:23:44 am
I also agree with Pearl. I'm from central Ohio and traveled within 2 hrs of home and the leaves are gorgeous! I even hiked a small woods west of Findlay Sunday and so pretty but not as pretty as the Smokies!
Galen
10/10/2012 07:20:16 am
In Sevier county now but am from eastern Ohio. Someone posted a picture on facebook yesterday from the Tapan Lake area. I don't think i ever saw colors in Ohio that pretty. Almost makes me want to move back - NOT!
Brian N bama
10/10/2012 02:27:47 am
If you don't get snow before Nov. 9th, I will try to bring it with me from Alabama! LOL I can't wait, only 30 days until we come up.
doug
10/10/2012 03:08:34 am
Your enthusiasm in returning to the lodge and how you enjoy the journey up the mountain depicts the essence that the lodge is all about. This has to be the best time of year to hike up that trail, any trail for that matter in my opinion. Like many others I certainly appreciate your comments, photos, and how each crew member gives their best. Every posting. from every person there, is always welcome. What a great job ! Welcome back.
Ken T
10/10/2012 03:16:31 am
Welcome back ! We are coming up next year Oct 22-23. we are skipping our anniversery hike in Aug. for a little more color and maybe some snow in Oct.
Gina
10/10/2012 03:57:59 am
Great photos!
Ahhh, I need a trip down to see those beautiful colors before they all fall off. Hmmm, my son has next Thursday half a day and next Friday off. Hmmmm, got me thinking now.
JW
10/10/2012 04:56:57 am
Cant wait til the 22nd will be there with friends for two nights!! what trails should we check out on top during the day!! we know cliff tops, and myrtle point we were there last oct! will have a whole day to explore this time!! looking forward to it!
Tony Ga
10/10/2012 05:23:08 am
Make sure you hike past Myrtle Point on the Boulevard trail and check out the slide area. It was something to see and a great view.
Brian N bama
10/10/2012 08:28:20 am
Did you get any good pics Tony? I have only saw boulevard in the clouds and rain.
Tony Ga
10/10/2012 11:43:31 am
Just a few. Was busy breathing hard and watching my step. I'm going to try to take more on our hike to Mt. Cammerer this Friday.
Tony Ga
10/10/2012 12:27:42 pm
Here's some pics of past hikes if you want to take a look. Comments are closed.
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