West Fork Beech Creek 02/05/11

[weathermansam]

I've been swamped with work and school this week, but had an incredible hike this past weekend in Sipsey, dropping down from the McDougall camping area.  Lots of waterfalls, a mortar stone and a cool natural bridge.  

West Fork Beech Creek 02/05/11

West Fork Beech Creek 02/05/11

West Fork Beech Creek 02/05/11

West Fork Beech Creek 02/05/11

...and the rest of 'em here.  If I can catch a break, I'll write up a proper journal and post it soon.  

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[mongonmeredyth]

Nice pictures Sam, looks like a pretty cool place to see.

[weathermansam]

Nice pictures Sam, looks like a pretty cool place to see.

We saw nine waterfalls total, and the shelter with the spring creating a curtain down the backside was incredibly cool! 

[DavidR]

Thanks for sharing Sam. I hope to hike that area on my next oppertunity. Did you hike the north section to the junction of Bunyan Hill? I noticed a trail marker heading south west towards West Bee Branch right before the TR204/TR208 marker and I bet it heads along West Bee Branch.

[weathermansam]

Thanks for sharing Sam. I hope to hike that area on my next oppertunity. Did you hike the north section to the junction of Bunyan Hill? I noticed a trail marker heading south west towards West Bee Branch right before the TR204/TR208 marker and I bet it heads along West Bee Branch.

This was Beech Creek, not the Bee Branch.  Other side of the highway