Frozen Head State Park
Sunday March 24, 2024
This is one of my favorite short hikes when I want to get out but do not have all day to spend in the woods. Just under seven miles, this is a great hike to stretch your legs on. Also, I just got my Garmin Mini 2 and wanted to give it a test run before my big two-night trip to the Smoky Mountains.
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(1) |
Old Mac Trailhead |
0.3 Miles |
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(2) |
South Old Mac |
2.7 Miles |
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(3) |
West lookout Tower |
0.25 Miles |
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(4) |
North Old Mac |
3.55 Miles |
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(5) |
Old mac Trailhead |
0.15 Miles |
No matter which of the trails you take up the mountain there is going to be some elevation gain. I have hiked this loop both ways several times and I cannot really tell a difference as far as ease. What I really love about this park is all the big rock formations there are. To me it just makes for a great landscape to hike through.
At the top of this trail is a pretty large backcountry campsite with some picnic tables and it is a good place to stop for a snack or lunch if not occupied. Frank and I took a break here and ate our peanut butter sandwiches and rehydrated. On our way down there is a rock just off the trail with a magnificent view of the mountain across the way. This is also a wonderful place for a snack and Frank, and I always get some sort of picture here.
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Again, this is a great short-day hike and my Garmin seemed to operate just fine for my big Abrams Falls hike coming up. As always, my friends, hike on and stay safe out there.
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