";s:4:"text";s:3683:"I’m Heather! I was 26 weeks pregnant with the twins at the time and my good friend Rebecca was only a few weeks behind me so I knew I needed to find a path that was on the easier side. There is even a sign that says “easier way.” You can also follow the blue blazes to the right for a longer and a “little” more challenging route. I’d definitely recommend bringing a blanket, food, and drinks to enjoy your time at the top.From the top, there were 360-degree views where we could see everything from Mt. My goal is to inspire you to take adventures and make memories with your family as well as providing you the resources to know where to find them in the Smoky Mountains and East TN! I live in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Upper East TN! Because it is a short and easy hike you can carry a little more with you to the top! Several times I stopped our two-car convoy because I was convinced it … It’s actually part of the Appalachian Trail. The road to get there is not marked well at all, but once you do arrive it’s pretty easy to know you are in the right spot. Our family finally experienced hiking to Max Patch Bald and it was everything we had hoped for. If you and your friend could to it pregnant, and I could handle it with diabetic feet and legs and shaky balance, “anybody” could do it!That hike looks beautiful! This hike is extremely easy to get to. This hike was perfect for our bigger group with varying physical abilities.This easy, short Max Patch hike is perfect especially if you combine it with visiting Hot Springs! There is a big sign that shows the two hike options… a 1.4-mile loop that crosses the summit and a 2.4-mile loop that circles the mountain.Since I was so preggo, we opted for the shorter hike with the views.
At 4,600’ Max Patch is not a particularly high mountain, yet the views from the top are highly acclaimed. The mountain has been cleared on the top, so the views are unlike many other peaks you reach.The Max Patch Hike takes you to about 4,600 feet where the air is cooler and the skies are so pretty.My girlfriends and I used the opportunity for some photo ops!The four of us have been friends since High School collectively.And I’ve known Rebecca on my right since preschool and Sarah on my left since 3rd grade. Mitchell to the east and the Great Smoky Mountains to the south.