Route Climbed: Baxter Creek Trail Date Climbed: March 24 and April 16, 2005
I took the Baxter Creek Trail and found it a little challenging especially since the first time I was running up the mountain to beat the sun. In late March I found that the last 1 mile of the 6.2 mile trail was covered in 3 inches of ice. It was also about 30 degrees at the summit though it was up to 65 at the trailhead. The view from the firetower is extraordinary because not only are you above the other mountains, but you're above the clouds. I thought the view at the top was worth every mile of the hike.
Route Climbed: Mount Sterling Trail Date Climbed: 02-19-2005
Finally summited this peak after avoiding it for far too long. Spectacular views from the fire tower at the top. I highly recommend this mountain if you're hunting for a truly breathtaking grandstand of the Great Smoky Mountains.
gwave47 - May 23, 2005 1:07 am
Route Climbed: Baxter Creek Trail Date Climbed: March 24 and April 16, 2005I took the Baxter Creek Trail and found it a little challenging especially since the first time I was running up the mountain to beat the sun. In late March I found that the last 1 mile of the 6.2 mile trail was covered in 3 inches of ice. It was also about 30 degrees at the summit though it was up to 65 at the trailhead. The view from the firetower is extraordinary because not only are you above the other mountains, but you're above the clouds. I thought the view at the top was worth every mile of the hike.
BobSmith - Feb 20, 2005 8:33 pm
Route Climbed: Mount Sterling Trail Date Climbed: 02-19-2005Finally summited this peak after avoiding it for far too long. Spectacular views from the fire tower at the top. I highly recommend this mountain if you're hunting for a truly breathtaking grandstand of the Great Smoky Mountains.