September 22, 2020
Jarrad Gap- AT-Slaughter Creek Trails Loop
Distance
6.3 mi
Climbing
1,119 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Loop
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A perfect day for a hike with temps. between 48 & 60 degrees, and clear skies. We hike this trail counterclockwise. The first part is mostly climbing on a clear, dry, but rocky and rooty trail. The last part after the turnoff for Blood Mountain is mostly a gentle downhill over a mostly dry trail with much less rocks and roots. We found a few late summer wildflowers and plants showing their seeds.
The route
6.3 mi · 1,119 ft climbing · 3h 39m out, 3h 21m walking · 1.9 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (15)
This trail loop is within the Blood Mountain Wilderness Today's Group: Vic, Jenny, Mike & Ray Trail marker Lots of small displays of Purple Aster Pale Jewel Weed Love that blue color Richweed (a.k.a. Horse Balm) - Collinsonia (canadensis) Pretty red fruit of something? White Wood Aster Lots of yellow "sneezy" plants Initial conditions on Jarrad Trail A few well worn Doll Eyes Showy Gentian (Gentiana decora) about to bloom Surprisingly not much fungus today Slaughter Creek Trail marker at turnoff to Blood Mtn.