Cool hang in the Alabama Summer....

**BillyBob58** · 08-17-2012, 22:59

Beautiful! Wish I had been there! And those cool temps are amazing!

**hikingshoes** · 08-17-2012, 23:17

I'll be heading to the "AT" next weekend. Plans are Springer to Woody Gap. lol,Its about time we made it to Springer and head north. We've hiked from Standing Bear(I40) to Hot Springs,NC. also We hiked in 5miles from NOC too. Good luck on your hike.HS

**MAD777** · 08-18-2012, 00:59

Thanks for the trip report Skipper. You're fortunate to be within driving range of such nice terrain. No such luck from the Miami end of Florida. Sounds like you perfectly timed this for the unbelievably nice weather. Good luck on your AT trip!

**HeathC** · 08-18-2012, 02:13

Very nice! I'm glad there was a good break in the weather for it to be enjoyable for y'all.

**stevebo** · 08-18-2012, 08:44

Great trip report----Ive been on those trails many times, but its been a while................too long! Hopefully in a few weeks!

**Shug** · 08-18-2012, 09:10

Mighty fine trip briefing.....lucky to get those Fall-like temps. And going with old friends tops it off.
Shug

**Grapenut** · 08-18-2012, 10:09

I'm envious! You guys are on to something. I'm going to check out the Cheaha Wilderness Area for myself.

**Buffalo Skipper** · 08-18-2012, 11:13

Originally Posted by MAD777

Thanks for the trip report Skipper. You're fortunate to be within driving range of such nice terrain. No such luck from the Miami end of Florida. Sounds like you perfectly timed this for the unbelievably nice weather. Good luck on your AT trip!

You just don't know (about the weather, that is...)! As we were driving up on Saturday morning, we had sporatic rain showers until just 30 miles below Cheaha, and then it cleared out nearly 100%. On Monday, when we were about 1/2 way out, it suddenly became overcast (keeping the temps down a bit) and on the way home, a massive line of thunderstorms rolled through the area again. Missed the rain by 3-4 hours on either end.