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Handbook/ 1933/ Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

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  • for game. Following the trail up and down two ranges we come into a long, narrow valley. North Carolina affords no w\lder stream than Raven Fork as it makes its way back and forth across the valley and through deep gorges to the Indian Reservation. After a few more minutes of hiking through thick laurel we come into a wide clearing entirely surrounded by mountains. Tall balsams outline the ridge above and extend down to the very door of a picturesque log cabin built by hunters on the bank above the stream. We may return to this ideal camp site for our second night out. Just around the bend is Three Forks. Three streams emerge from a forest of spruce and balsam and rush together to form the source of Raven Fork. Here in a clear pool take a dip to refresh your lagging limbs. For those who want better accommodations, Mr. Thos. Alexander, of the Asheville hiking club, has a tent camp here. Asheville hikers can testify that he will prove a perfect host. The trail to Guyot begins here. For the first mile we go through a lane literally cut out of laurel. Approaching the ridge top one is able to get a splendid view of the country by climbing a tree made accessible by surveyors. Farther up, the moss covered trail becomes considerably darkened by giant overhanging trees. Signs of bear, owls and turkey can be seen along the trail. Following the trail around windfalls, we emerge by Balsam Mountain and Tricorner Knob. The last steep climb brings us to Mt. Guyot and the tower from which we feast our eyes on one of the best views along the state line. Leave Dixie System 12:30 p. m. Take blankets, shelter, canteen, candle-lantern and food for six meals. Round trip hiking distance about 24 miles. Round trip drive about 150 miles. Leaders: CHARLES G. GIBSON (3-3210) MRS. W. E. TRAINER (Gatlinburg) 51
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