September 16, 2003
A.T. - Albert Mtn. - NC
Appalachian Trail - Albert Mtn.- NC September 16, 2003
HIKERS - John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Steve Jordan, Wayne Miller, Rick Porter-Whitmire, Bob Presley, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, Jack Slaton, Bob Thompson, and David Whitaker.TRAIL INFO. - Trail access - Rock Gap in the Standing Indian area west of Franklin, NC.
Another beautiful hiking day! Partly Cloudy - temperature ranged from 60-70 degrees F. Hiking distance 10 miles.
Fauna identified - Ruffed Grouse, Great Horned Owl, kettle of Broad-winged Hawks, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jays, Solitary Vireo, and White-breasted Nuthatch.
Hikers (11)
- John Bellamy
- Jack Jacobi
- Steve Jordan
- Wayne Miller
- Rick Porter-Whitmire
- Bob Presley
- Dan Ross
- Doug Russell
- Jack Slaton
- Bob Thompson
- David Whitaker
Flowers in bloom
Clintonia, Gentian, White Snakeroot, Wood Asters, Heart-leafed Asters, other asters, Goldernrods, Star Flowers, Southern Harebells, Joe Pye Weed Heal All, Phlox, Golden Glo Sunflowers
Photos (7)
Our group preparing to start the hike from Rock Gap. This section of the Appalachian is well-marked. The trail sign near Albert Mountain. The view from Albert Mountain is magnificent! Looking down from the steps of the Albert Mountain tower. Blue-bead Lily (Clintonia) near Albert Mtn. Our group on the trail today. Front (l-r)Rick Porter-Whitmire, Jack Jacobi, Doug Russell. Back (l-r) Steve Jordan, Dan Ross, Bob Thompson, Wayne Miller, John Bellamy, Jack Slaton, Bob Presley, and David Whitaker.