"Sole Man" Earns His Name

 

• Route: Steffner Cir. to Goldmine Trail (.2); Goldmine Trail to Cooper Road Trail (.8); Cooper Road Trail to Cades Cove Loop Road (8.0); Cades Cove Loop Road to Cades Cove Ranger Station (4.6)
• Description: Gradual uphill and downhill; easy-moderate. 
• Total Mileage: 13.6 miles
• Time Table: Departure Time: 7am; Exit time: 12:30
• Points of Interest: Sam lost the sole to his rt boot around mile 6, lt sole around loop rd. 
• Wildlife: 6 deer (5 on Cooper Rd, 1 on Cades Cove Loop); Southern toad on Goldmine Tr.
• Notes: Next time, have shuttle to trail head and pick up at station.

Date:
9/10/2005
Hikers:
Sam & Andy