Hiking, State Parks

[Spivitz]

Less than 10 miles west we have Bays Mountain. Decided to do the hour long hike around the lake.

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium - Kingsport, Tennessee

Bays Mountain Park is a 3,550 acres (14.4 km2) nature park and planetarium located on Bays Mountain in Kingsport, Tennessee.The park features a nature center and outdoor native animal displays.There is also a herpetarium with snakes and amphibians. The park includes trails and a state-of-the-art...

www.baysmountain.com

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[Spivitz]

45 degrees, wearing my long John's was a bit over kill, still a great hike none the less

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[SpeedSpeak2me]

Put the long johns on your tires, they’re low on pressure ?

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

We were in smoky mountain National park about a month ago.

 

[Spivitz]

Went back to the Mountain, place is awesome.

 

[Spivitz]

Not sure why I haz doubles?

In any event, Gray wolf

 

[Spivitz]

Heading out to Buffalo

Buffalo Mountain

www.johnsoncitytn.org

 

[Spivitz]

Place is a real hoot


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[SleeperLS]

Some nice lookin hiking there

 

[Spivitz]

Just got back from the Dinosaur Park

Home - Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park

 

[Spivitz]

In route

Roan Mountain State Park

Roan Mountain State Park is located at the base of the majestic Roan Mountain. The Doe River winds through the center of the park.

tnstateparks.com

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Less than an hour away. Nice deal.

 

[Spivitz]

Went up about 3,000 feet

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I did 2.65 miles at McKee Marsh

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Update, make that 5.4 miles. I went for a second lap.

 

[Spivitz]

SpeedSpeak2me


Nice Jim

Git r done!

 

[Spivitz]

Looking at cabins there at Roan.
So many trails to hike.
The drive there was amazing too.

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[Spivitz]

Morning hike at Bays

FTW

 

[Lead Pipe]

I'm super jealous of the parks in the south. I went to Alabama for training back in November and had nothing to do for the weekend so wound up at this state park for a 5 mile hike. Place was beautiful and I only explored a small portion. The high crime sign was a little creepy since I was in the middle of nowhere but my guess it’s was due to bums or druggies squatting. Didn’t see any.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Since we're on the subject of hiking and such, what are people's go-to footware?

I've got a 10 year old pair of cheap TImberlands that need to be replaced, and would like something that can take a beating but won't be like anchors on my feet.

Edit: I think they're the original version of these:

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Would like a dedicated hiker, and something lighter for like trails.

 

[Lead Pipe]

Since we're on the subject of hiking and such, what are people's go-to footware?

I've got a 10 year old pair of cheap TImberlands that need to be replaced, and would like something that can take a beating but won't be like anchors on my feet.

Edit: I think they're the original version of these:

Search results for | Timberland US

Learn more about Timberland US's and shop all your favorite Timberland products.

www.timberland.com

Would like a dedicated hiker, and something lighter for like trails.

I am fucking terrible with hiking footwear . I did the Alabama hike with a pair of New Balance cross trainers. Same ones I wore on tour and didn't want to get dirty. I also wore my adidas flat sneakers on a hike through snow near Tahoe last year. I have an old pair of Under Armor hiking boots and just bought a new pair of Van's but they are more like my winter boots. I'd like to pick up a pair of Adidas Terrex shoes for hiking this summer. I don't like boots when it's hot out.

 

[ldyzluvdis06]

I've got merrel moab 2's. Unsure which model as I bought them a couple of years ago. But wife and I have decided to climb pikes peak again this year, up the Barr trail. I did it a couple of years ago but she wasn't able to make it and wanted to do it. We've booked some plane ticket for beginning of Aug to head out there.

Hiking Boots & Shoes for Men | Merrell

Official Merrell Site - Free Shipping & Easy Returns! The best men's hiking boots and shoes need to be strong, durable and rugged.

www.merrell.com

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I've got merrel moab 2's. Unsure which model as I bought them a couple of years ago. But wife and I have decided to climb pikes peak again this year, up the Barr trail. I did it a couple of years ago but she wasn't able to make it and wanted to do it. We've booked some plane ticket for beginning of Aug to head out there.

Hiking Boots & Shoes for Men | Merrell

Official Merrell Site - Free Shipping & Easy Returns! The best men's hiking boots and shoes need to be strong, durable and rugged.

www.merrell.com

Hey, I like those. And they come in wide sizes!

 

[Pro Stock John]

I hate hiking. Fam and I were in AZ and UT, and at the end of trip we hiked around a mountain, took the whole afternoon, some of terrain was really steep. I had no pride that we did it. I'm glad my wife hates hiking too.

 

[Spivitz]

Since we're on the subject of hiking and such, what are people's go-to footware?

I've got a 10 year old pair of cheap TImberlands that need to be replaced, and would like something that can take a beating but won't be like anchors on my feet.

Edit: I think they're the original version of these:

Search results for | Timberland US

Learn more about Timberland US's and shop all your favorite Timberland products.

www.timberland.com

Would like a dedicated hiker, and something lighter for like trails.

Right here Bud, no complaints