Report:Phipps Bend Trail-20200809134343

Trip date	2020/08/08
Trails	Phipps Bend Trail
Hike Duration	3.53.5 Hours <br />0.219 Days <br />210 Min <br />
Hike Length	6 mi9.656 km <br />
Number of people	9
Reported By	Vhasler
Wiki Users on Hike	Tim, Vhasler
TEHCC Organized?	Yes
Share in Newsletter?	Yes
Trail Condition	Clear
Water Abundance	Ok
Trail Comment	The basic path is the same, but seven years has changed a couple of features. Trees along the trail have grown to now provide some shade. The orange-blazed poles have been replaced with a few TVA hiker signposts. Horses were the most common user observed which churns up the gravel and leaves some deposits to avoid.
Hike Comment	While planned as a TEHCC hike, invitation was also extended to BSA Troop 48 as an alternative outing since parking at Hayter Gap/VA80 for the scheduled hike to The Channels is restricted due to the pandemic. Five scouts took this opportunity to complete some basic skill learning which enjoying a hike along the Holston River. Geocaching was added as a feature for this trail since several are hidden along the path with a few found during the hike. Started out on a warm morning which grew hotter, thus the shade trees became more appreciated.
Trip Report Tags	Troop 48

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