Write Up:We started out with the 2+ mile warmups hikes up Bell Knob and enjoyed the views from the top (see pics). Then we headed to Young Harris college where the lower WTThead is. The hike up to the top was pretty steady and unrelenting...about 6.7 mi on the WTT and then another .5 on the BB trail...about 2900 feet of ascent on the way up with only 150 of descent.
We had a strong, fast group and reached the top in just under 3 hrs. After taking a long break at the top the enjoy the views and eat some snacks and dinner, we headed down...the return trip just taking about 2 1/2 hrs. We finished about 15 min after sunset...just before we were about to break out our headlamps.
Total distance between both hikes was 17.1 mi with just over 4000 feet of total ascent. The WTT ended up being a much nicer trail than I expected, and plan to go back there in a few months to enjoy the winter views. -Tony
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