Backpacking and Camping Galleries

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, May 2007 - Forney Creek, Siler's Bald, the Appalachian Trail, Clingman's Dome : Our route took us from the Clingman's Dome Parking Area, down the Forney Ridge Trail to the Forney Creek Trail, from there through the valley alongside Forney Creek to its intersection with Jonas Creek, camping on the way at Campsite #69. Then up the Jonas Creek Trail to Welch Ridge, and along Welch Ridge to the AT at Siler's Bald, where we stayed the second night. Finally, back along the AT to Clingman's Dome, where we finished. An excellent 19 mile loop, with about 4000 ft. descent to the Forney/Jonas intersection, then 4000 ft. back up to the top. Much of the route is visible from above in these photos, and I added some text in one photo to show some of that.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, May 2007 - Forney Creek, Siler's Bald, the Appalachian Trail, Clingman's Dome

Our route took us from the Clingman's Dome Parking Area, down the Forney Ridge Trail to the Forney Creek Trail, from there through the valley alongside Forney Creek to its intersection with Jonas Creek, camping on the way at Campsite #69. Then up the Jonas Creek Trail to Welch Ridge, and along Welch Ridge to the AT at Siler's Bald, where ...

Updated: May 28, 2007 9:43pm PST

Appalachian Trail, September 2006 - Cold Mountain :

Appalachian Trail, September 2006 - Cold Mountain

Updated: Oct 05, 2006 7:14pm PST

Appalachian Trail, May 2006 - Blue Ridge Parkway to the James River :

Appalachian Trail, May 2006 - Blue Ridge Parkway to the James River

Updated: Sep 25, 2006 6:02pm PST

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