October 21, 2024 - Helipad Trail, Rockcliff Lake Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, and Trout Pond Run Trail

Picture of the Day 

Over cooked hush puppies 

    This blog chronicles the hikes I've completed in the Lee 333 Challenge. I named the challenge 333 because in my first calculation of the total mileage it added up to 333 miles. However, since then I discovered it is not that simple. I've found many trails not on the maps or in guidebooks as well as numerous abandoned logging roads. I haven't set a challenge deadline because I can't dedicate myself 100% to it. However, if the SNAP 500 (or SHEN 500) can be done in one year, I don't see any reason why a dedicated enthusiast couldn't complete the Lee 333 in under a year also.

Today's Hike:
Distance: 4.59
Duration: 3:36
Ascent: 463ft
PATC Difficulty: 65

Lee 333 Progress Summary:
Trails: 71 of 191
Trail Miles: 210.58 of 441.33 miles (230.75 miles to go)
Hiked Miles: 332.97 miles
Total Ascent: 73516 feet

Today's Track

 

Manny an Julie joined me today

Rockcliff Lake

End of the Trout Run Trail

Rockcliff Lake Dam

Burnt  over salted, hush puppies served with tarter sauce 

Dry cold corn bread

Burnt, fried pickles 

For Comparison to the hush puppies