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« on: March 03, 2009, 12:51:29 PM » |
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Anyone coming out? I know I am. So far it's going to be warm and clear on Sat and slight chance on sprinkles on Sunday. I think we are going to start at the Randolph TH and hike the 202 to 209 and then make camp and finish sunday going up 209 and come out on 201. The water should be back down by then.  |
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2009, 01:34:45 PM » |
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Can't go this weekend we have a work day at the family lake house. Wish I could go though after this past trip I'm hooked
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2009, 01:48:12 PM » |
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I am planning to head out March 18-22. Kids are off for spring break that week, and hopefully everyone's schedule will work out for a nice 5 day / 4 night trip
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2009, 02:11:16 PM » |
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Can't go this weekend we have a work day at the family lake house. Wish I could go though after this past trip I'm hooked
What lake? My hubby wants us to win the lottery and buy one on Smith Lake  lol |
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2009, 03:23:43 PM » |
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Lake Martin, close to Eclectic, AL and Real Island Marina by water.
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2009, 03:40:01 PM » |
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I'm not sure the location but my best friend's dad used to have a small place on Logan Martin Lake in Lincoln. We used to catfish a lot there but we were afraid to eat them... I think I would still be afraid to eat any fish out of there. The catfish out of Lake Guntersville is great tho!
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2009, 04:00:53 PM » |
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We do a little bit of fishing there, I wish I had a bass boat though.
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2009, 07:58:58 PM » |
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All packed but the very last few items |
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2009, 08:04:44 PM » |
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Does anyone hang their food in Sipsey or had any problems with critters getting into your food?
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2009, 08:58:49 PM » |
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Anyone coming out? I know I am. So far it's going to be warm and clear on Sat and slight chance on sprinkles on Sunday. I think we are going to start at the Randolph TH and hike the 202 to 209 and then make camp and finish sunday going up 209 and come out on 201. The water should be back down by then. My Bride and I might see you out there. we are thinking about going to White creek Falls. Click on the picture  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2009, 09:42:40 PM » |
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Where on the trail is that waterfall? I would like to see it as well. Hope to see yall out there!
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2009, 10:06:50 PM » |
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Where on the trail is that waterfall? I would like to see it as well. Hope to see yall out there!
keep in mind i have not been there yet so i only know a general area, but exploring for it is a big part of the fun. The attached map will show our general direction. Also as a side note you will also pass Feather Hawk Falls which is a taller than White creek falls. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2009, 10:18:46 PM » |
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I was thinking of getting out this weekend. Lets decide a sure when and where.
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2009, 10:36:19 PM » |
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Ya'll enjoy! Matt and I are going to Nantahala this weekend.
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2009, 10:45:16 PM » |
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Sounds like more fun. I will be going to Chattanooga next weekend for a conference I plan to camp somewhere Sat night before coming home Sun. For some reason no one else on the trip seems to think this is a good idea.
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« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2009, 03:03:25 AM » |
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Sounds like more fun. I will be going to Chattanooga next weekend for a conference I plan to camp somewhere Sat night before coming home Sun. For some reason no one else on the trip seems to think this is a good idea.
The Cohutta Wilderness area is close to Chatanooga. It's actually right outside of Dalton, GA. I love that area up there around the Jack's and Conasauga rivers. Plenty of good hikes up in those woods. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2009, 10:19:04 AM » |
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I was thinking of getting out this weekend. Lets decide a sure when and where.
We would love to have people join us so long as you don't mind a couple of slow pokes  It takes us about 2 hours to get to the trail head. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2009, 11:21:19 AM » |
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found a place to check sipsey water levels http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?02450250found it on sipseywilderness .org |
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« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2009, 06:44:05 PM » |
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If you ever need water levels, most of them are accessable here. http://alabamawhitewater.com/flowpage/ |
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« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2009, 07:53:03 PM » |
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We would love to have people join us so long as you don't mind a couple of slow pokes It takes us about 2 hours to get to the trail head. Speed is no where near my bride and I's forte you won't have any problems keeping up with us. Having said that, 2 hours to get to what trailhead from where? |
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« Reply #21 on: March 04, 2009, 08:07:39 PM » |
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We live a few miles behind the Walmart in Sumiton/Dora. I googled the time to the Randolph Trailhead going up 78 to 195 and then up 33.
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« Reply #22 on: March 04, 2009, 08:09:41 PM » |
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probly be a little quicker tho not completely following the speed limits
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« Reply #23 on: March 04, 2009, 11:26:07 PM » |
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I live on the other side of B'ham. The easiest think is probable a leave time from the trail head. If any one from my area want to ride we can get together. The crossings on this trip shouldn't be a problem. I have made this hike many times. Its a good choice.
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« Reply #24 on: March 05, 2009, 07:04:22 AM » |
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we live in hartselle, we usually get to trailhead about 10. If anyone wants to go that's fine by me. But keep in mind speed is not one of our strong points, as we love to look, explore, photograph, ponder, and just soak up nature. Uncle Wayne has given me directions on a shorter way to the falls than the way on the map I posted. We have one member under the weather a little, so we are waiting to see if she feels up to the hike. Anyone is welcome to join us, there are 2 things we always find, the waterfall and the restaurant.
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« Reply #25 on: March 06, 2009, 12:53:42 PM » |
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The Cohutta Wilderness area is close to Chatanooga. It's actually right outside of Dalton, GA. I love that area up there around the Jack's and Conasauga rivers. Plenty of good hikes up in those woods.
I just can't make myself go up there when the water is so cold, knowing all those river crossings are on the Jack's River Trail... BBRRRRrrrrrrrrrr |
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« Reply #26 on: March 06, 2009, 01:02:55 PM » |
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If anyone wants to carpool we can meet at the Walmart in Sumiton if everyone is headed up hwy 78. Cars are generally safe there since it's open 24/7... otherwise I live just 2 miles behind it. We are going to try to leave the house by 8 to get there at 10.
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« Reply #27 on: March 06, 2009, 01:13:03 PM » |
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We are planning to start at the Randolph trailhead then hike up 201 and depending on energy levels may go to eye of the needle... then we will find a spot to camp on 209 and then come back sunday on the 202 Just PM me if you are interested in joining us otherwise we can just meet at the trailhead.  |
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« Reply #28 on: March 06, 2009, 08:17:56 PM » |
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I noticed the profiles were not working so my email is angelicdiablo515@hotmail.com |
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« Reply #29 on: March 06, 2009, 08:49:30 PM » |
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We plan to be at the trailhead at 10 just look for this
we will go up 201 and peel off to hit the waterfalls at white creek
just go back up the posts to find a map and pictures
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« Reply #30 on: March 06, 2009, 10:50:24 PM » |
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we will be in a white crv... see yall there!
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« Reply #31 on: March 08, 2009, 02:30:42 PM » |
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We arrived at the trailhead at about 9:15. Parking lot was already crowded and we weren't too comfortable where we had to park. pics are hereHope everyone has a good weekend |
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« Reply #32 on: March 09, 2009, 09:52:32 PM » |
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I tried to make it in time. I think y'all were leaving the trail head as I pulled up ( maroon FJ Cruiser). I did the trails 201, 209, 202 loop and had a great trip also.
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« Reply #33 on: March 09, 2009, 10:06:47 PM » |
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Sorry we missed you! Did you do the hike as a day hike or overnighter? Maybe in a few weeks we can organize a group dayhike through there. We were originally planning to do an overnighter but wound up going home... we knew we weren't going to be able to walk the next day so we just steamed through. And sure enough we could not walk the next day!  We will be in better shape next time though and it will help greatly to not have a 30lb pack on my back!! |
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« Reply #34 on: March 09, 2009, 10:14:05 PM » |
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Lawnmowwer I remember that cruiser you should have yelled at us, next time please do. This saturday We are planning to do Wolfpen, fernglade,hemlock,deer skull,and eagle creek loop. We will leave wolfpen probably by 9:30-9:45 if you guys wanna come along. If you get there and we have left as slow as we are you can catch us. I should know by friday night if this is a go.
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« Reply #35 on: March 09, 2009, 10:26:25 PM » |
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I did an overnighter. I camped on 209 just off the 202 intersection. I had a med. sized black dog. I think I was parked in front of you on the side of the road. Myself and a jeep backed up almost in the trees. The parking was crazy this weekend. I was reading and napping at my campsite after about 12:30. I just can't bring Myself to drive over 4 hours total for a day hike.
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« Reply #36 on: March 09, 2009, 10:31:45 PM » |
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Unfortunately, I didn't get in and start packing till 11:30 Friday night. I totally for got to login and check for any more info so I didn't know what anyone was driving. How dumb can you get. OK don't answer that. I will be starting a new thread on that shortly.
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« Reply #37 on: March 10, 2009, 09:25:22 AM » |
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I think I remember seeing yall over there. I remember your dog coming to check us out right before we crossed the river... hubby didn't want to get his feet wet at the first river crossing so we bushwacked up the side of a mountain and crossed that log. but he didn't have much of a choice at the second crossing so I made him put on my boots since they were already wet and I went across barefoot. luckily tho we are only 1 hour away so its not that bad of a drive.
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