Guest River Gorge Hike

Ahhh!  We were like birds out of a cage after enduring the worst snowy weather I've ever experienced!  The weather was darn near perfect.  Plenty of sunshine and warm enough to shed our jackets in the afternoon.  This nearly 12 mile out and back hike along a rails to trails path is easy walking, but the length of it is a little tough.  Our aches and pains began to emerge on the last few miles!  But we enjoyed it nonetheless.  The river was rushing and echoing off the huge cliffs.  We spotted the eagle's nest resting on a ledge.  Several waterfalls were flowing out of the mountain and down to the Guest River.  We saw quite of bit of erosion from the recent heavy snow and rain, but none that caused any difficulty navigating the trail.  We walked all the way into the gorge where the Guest River flows into the mighty Clinch.  Another hike on the books for the hiking club....fun, friends, fresh air....:)

Old Rail Tunnel

Bob poses at the 5.8 marker.

Eagle's nest 

Old retaining wall built where the river turns to prevent railway washout.