Route Climbed: Pretty Hollow GapTrail to Mount Sterling Ridge Trail Date Climbed: July 21, 2002
I summited on July 21, 2002 and then again on March 24, 2003.
Both times leaving from Cataloochee and hiking a loop, Pretty Hollow Gap to Mount Sterling Ridge Trail then back to Cataloochee via the Mount Sterling Trail to Long Bunk Trail and then finally the Little Cataloochee Trail.
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.
chmoore577 - Sep 2, 2005 9:38 am
Route Climbed: Pretty Hollow GapTrail to Mount Sterling Ridge Trail Date Climbed: July 21, 2002I summited on July 21, 2002 and then again on March 24, 2003.
Both times leaving from Cataloochee and hiking a loop, Pretty Hollow Gap to Mount Sterling Ridge Trail then back to Cataloochee via the Mount Sterling Trail to Long Bunk Trail and then finally the Little Cataloochee Trail.
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.