Springtime in the Smokies

On Feb. 18 Mountain Challenge hosted an open hike to Spruce Flat Falls. Students hiked a two mile round trip to view the breathtaking falls and embrace the changing of the seasons. This spring Mountain Challenge will be hosting various events both on and off campus such as open hikes and Camp 4. To stay updated on upcoming events hosted by Mountain Challenge like them on Facebook or visit mntchallenge.com.

Students enjoying a refreshing break on their hike while admiring the Spruce Flat Falls. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Starks.
Students enjoying a refreshing break on their hike while admiring the Spruce Flat Falls. Photo by Rebecca Starks.
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Student Rebecca Starks is taking in the beauty of Spruce Flat Falls. Photo by Rebecca Starks.
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Logan Frizzel is happily posing in front of the falls on an open hike with Mountain Challenge. Photo by Rachel An.
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Chehrona Fozil is embracing the nature around her in this pose at the Spruce Flat Falls. Photo by Rachel An.
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Students gathered near the falls on an open hike hosted by Mountain Challenge on Feb. 18. Photo by Rachel An.
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Destiny Ditmore is admiring the falls on a break from the hike on Feb. 18. Photo by Rebecca Starks.
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Rebecca Starks captures the beauty of both nature and rest in this image from the open hike to Spruce Flat Falls on Feb. 18. Photo by Rebecca Starks.

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