Check out this burl
I walked a 6.4 mile loop beginning at Luther Place, wishing to visit some places I haven't seen since my days of roaming around searching for a trail rote through here. I tried to follow the original route we laid out. It is barely visible in spots. A large number of mature oaks have uprooted on the hillside headed down to the waterwall.
Chimney off Walker Creek
Following the drainage that passes near the evaporator (or sorghum cooker), I crossed the Forest Service Road and headed up Black Mountain. Once I encountered the fence and private property, I roughly followed the National Forest boundary until close to the top of Black Mountain. The 3 story observation deck built by a previous owner, has fallen over. You can see it in the photo of the large burl.
Guess what kind of tree this is
Elevated outhouse
My next goal was to pass by the old chimney near the creek. The old Road leading to it has become quite overgrown. It appears someone has been walking it recently. After fording the creek, my route skirts the National Forest boundary again. After getting turned around, I saw a vehicle parked in the forest. I could not imagine how one would drive out here. Then realized I was looking at a junk vehicle on the Eagle Field inholding. I had seen the vehicle there on gis dating back years.
Waterwall
Once I got my bearings, it was a straight shot back to Luther Place.
A Mystery to me
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