October 23rd arriving and Oct 24th we have a day hike combined with the other groups!! spend the night in Townsend tennessee 18 miles from the trailhead! and do the Chimneys If you have never done this hike It is one of the most rewarding hikes in the smokies! Its short, 2 miles each way , but difficult, and not for people who have a fear of heights! Its about two hours from chattanooga, so it could be also done in a day! and be home by dark! Its a diificult climb on the last 100 yrds, and dangerous! and the last 100 feet are up rock walls! but on the top you will be standing on a spot of about 20 square feet, with the valley 1350 feet below you all around!! and a fantastic view! Google Chimney Tops and check it out!! Google chimney tops trail and view the video to check it out!!

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  James workman

  my email jethro5246@windstream.net or call 9 to 5 pm 706.279.1815

  Posted Sep 1, 2010 11:37 AM
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  James workman

  Any questions about the area around Townsend ask me!! Im there several times a yr!! even though our hike is Sunday am you may want to explore Cades cove about 7 miles away on Saturday afternoon!! and hike to Abrams falls!!

  Posted Sep 1, 2010 11:13 AM
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  jim smith

  i'm not staying at the lodge, but i'm up for the cookout. i can pitch in some $$ for that

  Posted Aug 23, 2010 2:21 PM
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  James workman

  If you are not staying at the lodge you are welcome to meet there for the cookout if we decide to do it!!

  Posted Aug 23, 2010 10:54 AM
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  James workman

  As of today there are 50 RSVP's and 60 rooms avail at the lodge and a wedding party is booking now!1 so if you are staying at the lodge you better book soon!!!!!!! Valley View Lodge! Townsend Tennessee!

  Posted Aug 23, 2010 10:45 AM
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  James workman

  We have a rate at Valley View Lodge in townsend Tennessee of 79.95 for two people per room!!! and as many sleeping bags on floor ( but dont mention that)!! call 865 448 2237 and then email me as soon as you make your reservation!! mention OACS when you call!!

  Posted Aug 16, 2010 8:57 AM
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  jim smith

  i plan to go, but i'm staying with friends in gatlinburg, so i will meet y'all at the trail head

  Posted Aug 4, 2010 4:00 PM
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  kathy fulton

  have hiked the chimneys before-awesome. rough terrain but one of the prettiest places in the Smokies- I think!

  Posted Jul 30, 2010 12:31 PM
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  James workman

  this hike is not for beginnners its considered Strenous!! only 4 miles round trip but D5 going up! all the way!! and if afraid of hieghts, you will not make the top!! google it!and if you think you can handle it lets go!!!!!!!!

  Posted Jul 30, 2010 9:10 AM