trips - Big Creek Waterfall Trip

Friday evening, 26May06: We will hang out in Big Creek campground Friday evening.. should be there by 6 or 7.. might be a few other friends show up as well.. should be a good time..

Saturday, 27May06: Big Creek Trailhead to Mount Sterling (#38) campsite (approx 6mi) using Baxter Creek Trail. Climb firetower, gush over the views, howl at the moon, whine about water source being so far away, and contemplate why the campsite area is known as the “devil’s bedchamber.”

Sunday, 28May06: Proceed to Walnut Bottoms (#37) campsite (approx 11mi) by following the Benton MacKaye trail past the Swallow Fork and Pretty Hollow Gap intersection, following the ridgeline of the Balsam Mountain trail, stopping for lunch at Laurel Gap shelter (whining again about water source being so far away), switching to the Gunter Fork Trail until we reach the campsite area at Walnut Bottoms. (NOTE: There is a 6mi alternative using the Swallow Fork Trail to Walnut Bottoms (#37) campsite if easier route is needed. )

Monday, 29May06: Return to cars (approx 6mi) by using the Big Creek trail, enjoying the waterfalls and swimming areas.