Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


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Lower Wilderness2198 viewsSometimes I confuse myself! This is the lower part of Wilderness Falls and is followed by some pretty steep cascades to the trail below.
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Middle Falls2198 viewsFrom here up was a little much without my experienced hiker buddies but, I'll be back.

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Jones Falls2194 views
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Whetstone Branch Falls2193 viewsThis falls may be further East than any other falls in Tennessee.

The easiest way to reach it is through Taylor Valley Va.
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Rock Island Veil2193 viewsMost falls do not look like this but, this group of falls, with proper light, ared just plain fun to tinker with.
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Upper Middle2192 viewsThere being another falls above this one and this one being divided into three parts, we call it the
upper part of the middle falls.

We estimated it to be about 150' high. We also plan to return with a Hypsometer for a more accurate measurement and measurement of the cascade of falls located here.

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Little Stony Creek Top 2192 viewsWhen leaving the parking lot this will be the first of three Falls you see.
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Quarry Falls-22192 views
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Bailey Falls2191 viewsDave at Bailey Falls (taken by RAT 5-28-2011)
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Part 22190 views
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