Blog: July 7, 2024

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ms. Maggie May who is our newest fur baby. After we lost our sweet boy Frank it did not take long to realize that he provided the energy to our fur family. After some conversation we decided we needed another type of pointer dog to bring the energy back, along with providing me with another hiking companion.  

My Route: 

(1) Flat Rock Road 1.40 m 

(2) Panther Branch 1.40 m 

(3) Emory Gap 1.00 m* 

(4) Panther Branch 1.45 m 

(5) North Old Mac 2.40 m 

(6) Old Mac Trailhead 0.15 m

* This millage counts the walk up to the falls and back down.  

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Introducing Ms. Maggie May Links:

• Frozen Head State Park 

• Frozen Head State Park Trail Map

• AllTrails: Hike Recording |  Profile 

• Instagram Profile 

• YouTube Channel 

• Pointer Rescue Organization 

After Action Report - July 1-2, 2024

I got off work at 16:00 and went directly to the trailhead. It was a nice little hike in, and I was a little concerned because I felt like crud most of the day plus my back was hurting again. Once I was in the park most everything just washed away and during most of the short hike, I felt good. My back was still somewhat of a problem, and I hoped it would not hinder me too much on the rest of the trip. 

My Route:

(1) Forney Ridge Trail                  4.5 m 
(2) Springhouse Branch Trail    5.4 m 
(3) Forney Creek Trail                 7.4 m 
(4) Forney Ridge Trail                  1.1 m 

Going downhill on the ridge was very pleasant with the wind and the higher altitude it was nice and cool that allowed me to keep up a good pace. I am really surprised that I did not run into a bear as there was massive amounts of scat everywhere. After hitting the trail junction with Springhouse Branch, I could start feeling the heat. Without the breeze over the ridge, the lower elevation, and just the general time of day I started to work up a good sweat.  

Heading down Forney Ridge Trail I had to stop and have breakfast at Andrew’s Bald. A wonderful place for a cup of Joe with a blueberry scone... 

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Video - Forney Ridge / Forney Creek Loop

Forney Ridge / Forney Creek Loop Story Links:

• Smoky Mountain National Park 

• Smoky Mountain PDF Trail Map  

• Smoky Mountain Backcountry Permit Site 

• Blog Page: Continue Reading For More Information

• All Trails: Recording | Profile

• My YouTube Channel 

• Instagram Profile