FRIDAY, 12-6-2024
This is the coldest day of our 4 day weekend here on Windrock Mountain....The Campground posted 10 degrees this morning..
Also the longest day of our adventure. Total navigational miles recorded at 58.9 miles and 9.5 hours of off roading with stops along the way for pee breaks, lunch at the Swinging Bridge, winching Brad off a boulder, sights at Panther Rock, and surprises at Caryville Flats.....
And made it back to camp at dark-thirty.....just in time for my Jack Daniels.
Trail 9 joins lower end of Trail 12....time for a break.
Beautiful spot in the summer.....to break for lunch if planned out for that.
But we are on a mission....gotta keep rollin, long day.
And yes, although this was a planned "All Guys Winter Ride"
it just so happened that a Super Dad brought his 16 year old daughter along.
What a treat to meet Alli and ride with her this week. She is a true
side x side champion driver.
Thanks Robert.....
HEY YA'LL...
I found the Swinging Bridge, does anybody know where we are??
It ain't Windrock....
Get the Map....!
Easy does it.....
There is a hole up there...
Appalachian Mountains way out there, had to enlarge picture to capture.....
I think I see Clingman's Dome and the Smoky Mountains over yonder.
Still ain't found Panther Rock yet..
There it is... there it is...
Nope........... that's Pecker Rock
Keep going..
That must be the place.....
No Dummy, that's an abandon
mine shaft.. ....Dorrycott Mine I think.
Keep going....
OK...OK...This has to be Panther Rock......
Why else would a bunch of frozen adults get together for a "picture of accomplishment".
Hurry up---------------"Captain Jerry" has to go pee.
My body says "Turn Around and Go Back to Camp"...But these dang Hoosiers want me to find Caryville Flats.
Well, Well. There just happens to be a sign leading the way.
Robert says it's only about 3 miles.
WRONG!
channel...........https://www.youtube.com/@jerrychafton
Just a sample................
This is my favorite picture of all...Thank you Brad, you are my hero.
OH...OH. Wait, maybe this is my new favorite picture.....Thanks to Brad and his zoom lens. This one is one for the Wall..... Eat you heart out Elk Hunters....
And our view from Caryville Flats
More great shots on YouTube
BRAD LEADS TOMORROW.....GUESS WHERE HE WANTS TO GO
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