August 8, 2023
Sourwood Trail at Lake Russel
Thanks to Renee Corbett, Ray Lovett and Lynn Steele for this AllTrails GPX file and pictures. Our hikers seemed to have enjoyed a fairly short and easy hike on the familiar Sourwood Trail in the Lake Russell Recreation Area with reasonably cool (80's) temperatures. With all the ongoing heat and limited rain, it doesn't appear Nancytown Falls was especially showy. Renee reported she, Shelia, Gita and Teresa extended their hike along the southern shore of Lake Russell. I think their hike totaled closer to 5.3 miles.
Today's Hikers: John Cape, Angela Evans, Ray Lovett, Renée Corbett, Matt Henderson & Toby, Lynn Steel, Gita Patel, Stephanie Kromelis, Shelia Getman, Teresa ???, & Vic Robson.
The route
5.3 mi · 345 ft climbing · 2h 35m out, 2h 26m walking · 1.8 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (11)
Nancytown Falls Today's Hikers (L-R) John, Angela, Ray, Renee, Matt, Lynn, Gita, Stephanie, Shelia and Toby,Teresa & Vic. Time to get started Looks like the right trail. Some curious mushrooms. Don't rush me! This cascade on Nancytown Creek is sometimes known as the Lower Nancytown Falls. Matt's "Toby" enjoying the creek. Almost there! Nancytown Falls (Yep, this is a duplicate photo). Some of our ladies decided to hike the extra mile!