Finally on my 4th day of WWW I go somewhere other than Sugarlands. Doug Duncan takes us to Greenbrier and we hike the unofficial trail on the opposite side of the river as the road. Although, some folks have already hiked this trail this week, fresh snow has covered any sign of the foot traffic. We lose the trail a few times but have a grand time romping in the snow. The sun comes out by midday.
We visit 3 cemeteries including the largest one in the park. There are Huskies, McCarters, Ogles, Widers and all the usual suspects you find in this area including Benjamin Parton, Dolly's granddaddy, I think.
There were only 2 minor stream crossings, Little Bird and Bird Creeks. No one got wet.
Lunch was at the present day picnic area, the former Greenbrier Campground. Doug attempted to start a fire, barely got one going by the time everyone was packing up.
Great hike, made me feel like dancing.
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