While my friend David was over from Nashville he had the opportunity to stay busy hiking and enjoy some new routes for him in the Smokies which included the Old Sugarlands trail, and a portion of the Rabbit Creek trail.
The Old Sugarlands trail is a moderately difficult walk, accessible from the parking lot at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (SVC), or a small parking area just up the road towards Gatlinburg from SVC.
David reported with delight his experience on this trail with the blooming plants, the remnants of the old cabin along the route and his first time for "working with" a bear on his own. I say "working with", in describing his reaction to the two cubs he encountered along his hike in this trail.
He stopped, identified himself to give the bears a further heads up, increased his distance by backing up slowly and began looking for momma bear, who he quickly spotted on the ridge. And if I remember correctly he told me that the cubs ran in opposite directions, up trees and the mother bear (That's her in this photo he took), vocalized her presence and kept an eye on him. As the initial surprise for everyone faded "Deep Dave" continued to "talk" to the bears as he made his way down the trail.
This hike Dave took was on June 9th, 2018.
Did exactly what you taught me to do. Exactly what I've heard you tell Laurel Falls visitors. Worked perfectly. I missed the cemetary and the stone house on the is trail. Catch them next time.
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