Lots of rain, wind and downed trees last night with power out for many of us Elkmont folk. The sun finally popped out later this morning so the Hill Spirit was off and down the trail. The dogwoods have really popped out and the purple spring phlox is glorious. However, we must have gotten more rain than the couple of inches reported. The water overwhelmed many of beaver dams in the swamp and there are now rushing mountain streams down the limestone bottomed channels. As you are going south from Elkmont, once you reach the 4.0 to 4.5 mile markers, there is water over the trail in several places. There were many stranded fish on the trail that got pitched back in. The water has undermined the root systems of several trees that are now leaning over the trail.
So if you enjoy bright green, freshly washed leaves, cool temperatures and the sound of rushing water, get out and take a walk on the trail this afternoon. Certainly, just the ticket to quiet the mind and de-stress from an all too busy world.
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