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Was that the "poor decision" hike?"
Rob Cameron commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"November would be a great time. We need to be sure that there is no rain in the forecast, because the climb back out would be no fun, and you have to get back across Raven Fork to start back. I have gone both routes, although Peyton was still…"
"What about the Monday before thanksgiving?"
John Quillen commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"..we need to start planning this one. I think November would be perfect."
Joey Bridges commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"point being, when it's time to check out three forks...and if the offtrail bug bites this fall/winter season, i have a doozey in mind."
Andrew Sisson commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"If I am not mistaken Joey, Defeat Ridge is a different off trail hike than Breakneck Ride. Breakneck ridge starts around near McGee springs back country site 44. I have always wanted t do this and go down to the CCC camp and stay the…"
Joey Bridges commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"and my phone had better ring when you decide to do that.i'm also ready to revisit defeat ridge this fall/winter.it's an absolute shame that this outstanding route from tremont up to thunderhead was abandoned."
John Quillen commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"I emailed my friend about it and this is his response:
Ed Lee & I did Breakneck years ago, even then along the top it was extremely dim and hard to find. There were many champion size Spruce trees at the upper section, once we dropped down onto…"
John Quillen commented on Morgan J Bearden's blog post Breakneck Ridge"Morgan, I haven't done Breakneck. Its on my list. I have a friend who did it last year and said it was almost unnavigable. Although the park likes to discourage offtrail hiking, there is no policy forbidding it officially in…"
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Looking for comments on the present condition of Breakneck Ridge.I hiked from Cosby to Smokemont via the Breakneck Ridge trail about 35 years ago back when I was in college. I'm just wondering if it is feasible these days. I'm not quite as hearty as I was back then and if it is terribly overgrown I probably don't have any business fooling around with it.Also, what is park policy on going off official trails?ThanksMorgan BeardenRolla, MissouriSee More
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Posted on August 4, 2013 at 11:55pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
Looking for comments on the present condition of Breakneck Ridge.
I hiked from Cosby to Smokemont via the Breakneck Ridge trail about 35 years ago back when I was in college. I'm just wondering if it is feasible these days. I'm not quite as hearty as I was back then and if it is terribly overgrown I probably don't have any business fooling around with it.
Also, what is park policy on going off official trails?
Thanks
Morgan Bearden
Rolla, Missouri
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