Portland Hiker Moved East
Posted: June 18th, 2022, 7:16 pm
It's been just over a year since my wife's career took us from Portland to Johnson City, TN. I knew nothing about this part of the country but quickly discovered I could get to multiple Appalachian Trail trailheads in less than 30 minutes. What follows is a smattering of the hikes I've done through the past year. Nearly all of these are on the AT. While I miss the taller peaks and the winter snowpack; I appreciate uncrowded trails and plenty of parking spots at trailheads. I won't mention "humidity" in case it's listening and becomes angered. It's about a 2 hour drive to Smoky Mountains National Park where some of these photos are from, the rest are all less than an hours drive, some are right on the edge of town.
Reading trip reports has really helped me adjust to living out of the PNW for the first time at nearly age 40. Your posts are appreciated!
AT at Roan Mountain over 6,000 ft. in elevation. AT south of the Nolichuky in July. Same place as the above photo, but in March. A CCC built fire tower in the city owned park at Bay's Mountain. Laurel Falls, on the AT. Rocky ridge near the AT above Erwin. We spent a couple days in Smoky Mountain National Park in early November. Overmountain Shelter on the AT. Sadly no longer safe for hikers to camp in. Beauty Spot on at the AT Pinnacle Mountain Lookout. Very close to town. CCC Built Mount Cammerer Lookout in the Smokey Mountains. Big Bald on the AT, early June.
Reading trip reports has really helped me adjust to living out of the PNW for the first time at nearly age 40. Your posts are appreciated!
AT at Roan Mountain over 6,000 ft. in elevation. AT south of the Nolichuky in July. Same place as the above photo, but in March. A CCC built fire tower in the city owned park at Bay's Mountain. Laurel Falls, on the AT. Rocky ridge near the AT above Erwin. We spent a couple days in Smoky Mountain National Park in early November. Overmountain Shelter on the AT. Sadly no longer safe for hikers to camp in. Beauty Spot on at the AT Pinnacle Mountain Lookout. Very close to town. CCC Built Mount Cammerer Lookout in the Smokey Mountains. Big Bald on the AT, early June.