MarkDidier - Jul 12, 2008 8:33 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2006
Cold April Afternoon
I was amazed at how large the bald is. It was a cold day on the summit but the views were great. I plan to do the hike sometime in the month of June so I can see the azelea blooms.
made a loop out of it; up long hungry ridge and down wolf ridge trail (i think).
Alcas24 - Jan 4, 2007 5:40 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2006
Gregory Bald
Some snow left over, rain/fog/clouds moved in, obscuring summit view. Nice to be out. Hiked with people I worked with in Yellowstone in 04 and 05.
AirborneBuff - Dec 30, 2006 3:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 1996
Great Hike
Part of a backpack trip in the park
Turbo - Dec 29, 2006 8:44 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2006
Route Climbed: Wolf Ridge Trail
A very enjoyable walk with a good view at the top in all directions.
tmbass - Feb 16, 2006 3:25 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2006
Appalachian Winter
Party of 7 incorporated Gregory Bald into a 2.5 day/2 night hike from Fontana Dam to Twenty Mile Ranger Station. Great winter views; 4-8 inches of snow with up to 24 inch drifts on Gregory Ridge.
Route Climbed: Gregory Ridge Trail Date Climbed: Dec 27 2005
Climbed the Gregory Ridge trail with my sister and her fiance. We had a great hike although it was a bit long. No snow down low but 2-3 inches at the higher elevations. the trail is really easy. All in all this was an easy hike compared to the terrain I am used to in New England. Nice views from the bald.
Route Climbed: Wolf Ridge Trail from Twenty Mile Trailhead Date Climbed: July 22, 2002
Hiking with Troop 787 from Carrollton, Texas, our patrol of 7 was supposed to camp the first night at Gregory Bald. We had a late start and by 7:00 PM the Scout Master decided to stop for the night on the trail at a switchback. My son and I hiked up to the Gregory Bald campsite to look for water. We passed through Parson Bald on the way and encountered a large black bear while we were eating "his" blueberries. We rushed out of there and on to the Gregory Bald campsite. Not finding the water source (at Moore Springs Shelter: our map wasn't very good), we hiked back to our patrol singing loudly in the moonlight to warn away the bears. I found that hiking up that mountain with a full pack is every bit as taxing as hiking in the Rockies, only much more humid!
Nice sunny bald (my first) after a damp night at the AT shelter (Birch Spring shelter?). Impressive that this is 5000' and there is full-on forest. Offends by New England sensibilities.
MarkDidier - Jul 12, 2008 8:33 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2006
Cold April AfternoonI was amazed at how large the bald is. It was a cold day on the summit but the views were great. I plan to do the hike sometime in the month of June so I can see the azelea blooms.
climbhighnow - Apr 27, 2008 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2008
nice backpacking tripmade a loop out of it; up long hungry ridge and down wolf ridge trail (i think).
Alcas24 - Jan 4, 2007 5:40 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2006
Gregory BaldSome snow left over, rain/fog/clouds moved in, obscuring summit view. Nice to be out. Hiked with people I worked with in Yellowstone in 04 and 05.
AirborneBuff - Dec 30, 2006 3:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 1996
Great HikePart of a backpack trip in the park
Turbo - Dec 29, 2006 8:44 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2006
Route Climbed: Wolf Ridge TrailA very enjoyable walk with a good view at the top in all directions.
tmbass - Feb 16, 2006 3:25 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2006
Appalachian WinterParty of 7 incorporated Gregory Bald into a 2.5 day/2 night hike from Fontana Dam to Twenty Mile Ranger Station. Great winter views; 4-8 inches of snow with up to 24 inch drifts on Gregory Ridge.
climber46 - Jan 3, 2006 8:24 pm
Route Climbed: Gregory Ridge Trail Date Climbed: Dec 27 2005Climbed the Gregory Ridge trail with my sister and her fiance. We had a great hike although it was a bit long. No snow down low but 2-3 inches at the higher elevations. the trail is really easy. All in all this was an easy hike compared to the terrain I am used to in New England. Nice views from the bald.
strawd - Sep 8, 2005 11:48 am
Route Climbed: Wolf Ridge Trail from Twenty Mile Trailhead Date Climbed: July 22, 2002Hiking with Troop 787 from Carrollton, Texas, our patrol of 7 was supposed to camp the first night at Gregory Bald. We had a late start and by 7:00 PM the Scout Master decided to stop for the night on the trail at a switchback. My son and I hiked up to the Gregory Bald campsite to look for water. We passed through Parson Bald on the way and encountered a large black bear while we were eating "his" blueberries. We rushed out of there and on to the Gregory Bald campsite. Not finding the water source (at Moore Springs Shelter: our map wasn't very good), we hiked back to our patrol singing loudly in the moonlight to warn away the bears. I found that hiking up that mountain with a full pack is every bit as taxing as hiking in the Rockies, only much more humid!
CharlesD - Mar 21, 2004 6:39 pm
Route Climbed: ??? Date Climbed: March, 1997Nice sunny bald (my first) after a damp night at the AT shelter (Birch Spring shelter?). Impressive that this is 5000' and there is full-on forest. Offends by New England sensibilities.
iamaclimber - Oct 11, 2003 12:09 am
Route Climbed: Long Hungry Trail Date Climbed: December 30, 2000Heavy Snow above 3000 feet. Five day trip and it never got above 12 degrees F.