Hike: Smith Mountain Alpine Trail, Lake Martin, Alabama, Sat. 1/30/2016 11:00-13:30CST
Distance: 3.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate due to elevation changes Rating: 5/5
Conditions: Perfect day for a hike! Low 70s. Calm to light winds. Mostly clear. Trails in excellent shape. Were more hikers than I am used to meeting. Believe the "draw" of the new trail and Fire Tower makes for more people.
Thoughts/Observations:
Enjoyed exploring the "new trail" with my brother. Wonderful vistas from atop the restored Fire Tower sitting on the top of Smith Mountain. Skeleton of a fire service cabin sets at the base of the tower. Good to see several families, some with small children, out enjoying GOD's Creation.
Water levels were down as is typical for the Winter. We were able to hike to several "small islands" that would have necessitated getting wet during warmer weather.
"Exploring" this area brought back fond memories of growing up hiking the woods around Brundidge!
Water levels were down as is typical for the Winter. We were able to hike to several "small islands" that would have necessitated getting wet during warmer weather.
"Exploring" this area brought back fond memories of growing up hiking the woods around Brundidge!
Hiking stats from Ramblr.
Video below is my feeble, beginning attempt at recording some of my hikes on video (GoPro).
YouTube video of Smith Mountain Alpine Trail Hike!
Video below is my feeble, beginning attempt at recording some of my hikes on video (GoPro).
YouTube video of Smith Mountain Alpine Trail Hike!
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