Flipper Bend Trailhead

It started out at 41 degrees Fahrenheit around 1pm and was 46 degrees Fahrenheit when we finished. 

Today we went up to the Flipper Bend Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail (CT). I have only hiked it once before, years ago. What I remembered most from that hike was the overlook we went to. But maybe we took a different route or that was a different hike I remember.  Based on information written about it, there are overlooks, we just didn't make it to them today.

Following the white blazes from the kiosk, the trail goes to the right into the woods. Even though the trail is marked "foot trail only",  there was evidence in the mud of horse and bike tracks, though we saw none on the trail.

The trail crosses the road and goes back into the woods near the Boston Branch subdivision. 

We continued our hike in the woods, crossing a couple of smaller creek crossings.

We saw one trail runner. That's it. No other hikers today.  

Not quite 1 1/2 miles in, we came to a deeper creek crossing that would have rendered our feet wet. We enjoyed the sounds and sights of the water before heading back.

The tree canopy and clear blue sky were wonderful today. The water flowing in the creeks was music to my ears. I saw some mushrooms and an earthworm. 

As always, being in creation is a gift and fills me. The silence and solitude, the fresh air, the sounds and sights of nature..... it always fills me. Being in nature is a spiritual practice for me. 

It was good to take hike #2 for the year! 

Here's to more hikes and adventures!

Deb