I was blown today (3-28) from Crossville to
Maryville. Oh, I had
to pedal a lot over the 78 miles, but it sure is a lot easier when
there is a strong tailwind as there was today – one of 15 to
20mph. Despite
climbing a lot of hills, I arrived in Maryville in very good
condition. Near
Maryville, I got my first look at the main range of the
Appalachian Mountains separating Tennessee and North Carolina.
They may not be as high as the snow-capped peaks of the
west, but they will be a formidable challenge to ride over and
through anyway.
Early in the day I stopped at Ozone Falls State
Natural area. It was
well worth the stop. The
falls drop 125 feet and had a lot of water flowing over them today
because of the recent rain. I
walked down to the base of the falls to get the best view.
(Great
Adventures to Scenic Places)
