The Return to Campsite #24
LyttleBryan July 21st, 2009
This weekend I went back to campsite #24 with the hiking group. Myself, Tim, Felita, Kathy, Kathy’s son Caleb, Nathan, and Freddy were along for the trip, and I have to thank them for such a good time. Overall the weekend wasn’t anything too crazy, but it was actually quite relaxing and well paced. The weather was actually very nice considering it’s the heart of July. I was actually expecting to be very hot, but instead I was actually too cold to go for a swim in some of the awesome swimming holes along the trail. I keep telling myself that I’ll get up to Little River to go swimming sometime, but every time I do it’s either too cold to swim, or I’m with other folks that don’t want to. Oh well, just an excuse to go back sometime.
If you’ve read my blog in the past you know that campsite #24 is a straight shot up the Little River Trail out of Elkmont Campground. I like it because it offers some descent distance (just under 5 miles) but without much elevation gain or rough terrain. It’s nice to see people get out that can’t make it on the longer trips. This one an 8 year old even made without too much whining! All-in-all the weekend was very fun with Caleb providing entertainment with his bear cable antics (see videos below) and Freddie cooking some amazing Indian food. Below are the pictures from the trip and a video of Caleb.
- Backpacking
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That’s my boy! Thanks for sharing Bryan! It was a wonderful “first” trip for us. You’re a great leader. Look forward to another, longer trip with you and the gang.