Thomas Divide Trail

~5 miles r/t
weather: cloudy, misty, mild/cool temps - then HUGE downpour for at least 1/2 hour around Kanati Fork Trail intersection.
always bring a poncho.
sighted: massive shelf mushroom growth
hikers passed: 0

Cades Cove Loop Road Hike

8 miles r/t
Cades Cove loop road via Hyatt Lane.
weather: sunny misty morning, intensely humid.
bikers/joggers passed:  too many to count, very crowded.

Forge Creek Road, Cades Cove, Hike

~5.5 miles r/t
Forge Creek Road (closed due to storm damage) to Parson Branch Road.
Field hike to cemetery.
weather: partly cloudy to start, then sunny, hot & very humid.