Report:Phipps Bend Trail-20200809134343
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| 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 |