Today was quite the hike. From the Cheoah Dam the group head along Slickrock Creek Trail.
About a mile in FHC member Gary had a "water shoe" that jumped out of his pack, how on earth this happened I have no idea. I guess they were good water shoes because they were headed down a very steep slop to the Little Tennessee River. WE all watched as the shoe tumbled down the cliff saying are good byes. Just before reaching the last drop before the river a small tree caught the escaping shoe. I headed down to get the little sucker.
You can kind of make me out holding the prodigal shoe above my head.
After taking break just before are first water crossing we strategically stared at the creek waiting for it to tell us how to get across without getting wet. Eventually shoes were switched out or taken off.
Byron and Rodger stood by the shore waiting to see who would fall in. Although no one did while Janene came close. The exciting part was when she threw her shoes to Byron to stay dry she misjudged the length of the throw causing the shoes to land in the water. It was a very entertaining hike!
Great hike! One of the most scenic hikes in our area in my opinion. INTERESTING creek crossings... they made for a "little adventure" and fun moments on the hike and... some "popsicle" toes"!
Cathy Woods
Hey, I can walk on water! Slickrock lives up to its name, after clinging to rocks and rock ledges like a goat, I still count this hike as one of me fav's. The creeks and waterfalls were rushing lush and beautiful, janene