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    Vacation » Hiking the Rich Mountain Loop - In Snow!

    Hiking the Rich Mountain Loop - In Snow!

    Posted: 02/17/2012 | Last updated: 07/15/2024 by Erin K. Browne 3 Comments
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    Last month, Kara & Remington joined us for a wintry hike on the Rich Mountain Loop Trail.  We first hiked this route last summer, and we were interested to see the differences that the colder months would bring.

    Pre-hike Egg Sandwich
    Uggggly pre-dawn photo of our egg sammich.  I had to post it, otherwise you guys would have feared for our safety on the trails if you weren't secure in the knowledge that we had our usual pre-hike meal.. right?

    That's what I thought, too!  Anyhoo..

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Cades Cove is lovely in the morning.  It's quiet, the light is soft, and the road is clear.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Light dusting of snow visible on the peaks.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    The half moon was visible, and it was a stark, clear day.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Frosty trail head sign.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    A gang of Tom turkeys moseying around the fields.

    Or is that a google?  A gander?  A gaggle? No, that's geese... hm.  Gang works for me.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Light dusting of snow on the ground.  Thankfully, it wasn't too cold.  It was crisp, no doubt, but we dressed warmly and it was a comfortable hike.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    There are several small streams along the trail, many of them with icicles!

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    The streams are pretty, but crossing them without getting your socks wet is of utmost importance.  In the summer, it's no biggie.  In the winter, it can ruin your day!

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Snuggled up in my hugenormous scarf.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    The John Oliver Cabin, dusted with some white stuff.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    The higher we got, the more ice we saw!

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Kara & Remington, truckin' along.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Our lunch spot.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Hello, hibernating rhododendrons.. I'll see you again next summer!

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    The good thing about hiking this trail in the winter.. you can see into the valley when you reach the top of the ridge!

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Sim City houses below.

    Ahh, Sim City.. the first computer game I ever bought for myself with my own money.  It came in a huge glossy black box with 3.5inch disks.  Those were the days.

    Rich Mountain Loop Trail in the winter - Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains
    Headed back down..

    Until next time, happy trails!

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    Erin K. Browne is an author of a cookbook (The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) and Dollywood guide (The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood, Simon & Schuster/Adams Media) She has over two decades experience with recipe development. Erin is a mom of two human babies and a sweet kitty named Biscuit Fingers ("Ketto"). She loves comfy clothes, sarcastic t-shirts, and reading thrillers. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. marla

      February 17, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      Such a beautiful winter hike 🙂 So glad you popped over to my blog earlier. Have a great weekend!

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      • Erin

        February 18, 2012 at 11:56 am

        Thanks, Marla! Thanks for visiting - hope you have a great weekend as well!

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