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May 27, 2003

Three Forks - Hightower Gap - A.T.

Distance
8.0 mi

Three Forks - Hightower Gap- A.T. GA

5/27/03

Trail access - Three Forks (approx. 4 miles from Springer Mtn.) by F.S. Road 58. The hike from Three Forks to Hightower Gap is approx. 8 mi. round trip including a short side trail to Long Creek Falls.

Another beautiful hiking day! Partly cloudy - temperature ranged from 58-65 degrees F..

Wildflowers viewed - Spiderwort, Maple leafed Viburnum, Rattle snake plaintain, Jack-in-pulpit, Oca, Foam flower, Flame azealea, Mountain laurel, pipsissawa, wild ginger, cow wheat, yellow root, Fire pink, Tall bluets, yellow star grass, galax- among others.

Fauna identified - 2 grey squirrels, Doe, American crow, red-eyed vireo, Solitary vireo, Tufted titmouse, Pileated woodpecker, Oven bird, Pine warbler, Hooded warbler, Carolina wren.

Hikers (8)

  • John Bellamy
  • Jack Jacobi
  • Steve Jordan
  • Bob Presley
  • Wayne Miller
  • Dan Ross
  • Jack Slaton
  • David Whitaker

Flowers in bloom

Spiderwort, Maple leafed Viburnum, Rattle snake plaintain, Jack-in-pulpit, Oca, Foam flower, Flame azealea, Mountain laurel, pipsissawa, wild ginger, cow wheat, yellow root, Fire pink, Tall bluets, yellow star grass, galax

Photos (6)

  • The Appalachian Trail intersects the Benton Mackaye trail here.
  • This large Poplar tree on the trail has a very large cavity! Sort of looks like a man with blonde hair!
  • A short excursion off of the A.T. leads to Long Creek Falls.
  • Long Creek Falls!
  • Lunchtime at Hightower Gap!
  • Our group at Three Forks. (l-r) Dan Ross, Steve Jordan, Wayne Miller, John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Jack Slaton, David Whitaker, (photo) Bob Presley.