Cades Cove Loop Road Hike

11 miles r/t in 3.5 hours
sunrise hike, full length of Cades Cove Loop Road.
weather: mostly cloudy, humid, mild temps.
sighted:
many deer and crows, bats, a bear crossed the road just before we reached it (according to cyclists)
hikers/joggers passed: 1
cyclists passed: about 20/25

Parson Branch Road Hike

~7 miles r/t
Parson Branch Road (in Cades Cove) to intersection w/ Hannah Mtn Trail/Gregory Bald Trail.
Field hike to 3 cemeteries.
weather: sunny, hot & humid.
hikers passed: 0

Little River to Goshen Prong Trail Hike

~8 miles r/t
Little River Trail to Goshen Prong, passing Goshen Gate Bridge.
Campsite 21 closed due to aggressive bear activity.
Goshen Prong trail closed due to storm damage.
weather: sunny, hot & humid.
hikers passed: 2
fishermen passed: ~10

Appalachian Trail Hike

~7 miles r/t
Clingmans Dome Bypass Trail to Appalachian Trail to Double Spring Gap
weather: partly cloudy & breezy, hot & humid.

House Mountain Loop Hike

~4 miles r/t
West Overlook Trail, Crest Trail, Mountain Trail
weather: partly cloudy & hazy, hot & humid.
hikers passed: 7