http://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/27/intro-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/christine-at-sign.jpgWelcome to the SmokiesWe spotted this adorable bear cub in a tree along Little River Road, leading into Cades Cove. Shortly after spotting the cub, we noticed momma bear watching us from the hillside above the road.2012-05-29T13:03:31+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/28/charlies-bunion-and-jump-off/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/wildflowers.jpgWildflowers in the SmokiesThe view from the Jump Off was pretty impressive!2012-05-28T23:20:10+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/31/mill-prong-rapidan-camp-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/historical_1.jpgPresident and Mrs. HooverPresident and Mrs. Hoover2012-05-27T19:49:09+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-index/2012-05-27T17:35:53+00:00weekly0.6http://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/18/beauty-beneath-the-dirt/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bbtd-poster-900px.jpgBeauty Beneath the DirtAttend a showing of Beauty Beneath the Dirt!2012-05-18T16:19:23+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/15/appalachian-trail-elkwallow-to-jenkins-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/view-above-mathews-arm-day-1.jpgview above mathews arm day 1Adam climbs uphill from the Elkwallow Wayside.2012-05-16T01:52:11+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/22/dobie-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/plane-wreckage_1.jpgPlane WreckagePlane Wreckage along the Albright Trail.2012-05-15T17:55:58+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/14/appalachian-trail-beagle-gap-to-turk-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/calf-mountain-summit.jpgCalf Mountain SummitAdam hikes up Calf Mountain.2012-05-15T17:54:43+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/13/the-devils-marbleyard/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/adam-climbing-down.jpgAdam Climbing DownThe beginning of the trail takes you over Belfast Creek.2012-05-15T19:12:38+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/about/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/hikers.jpgAdam & Christine on Kennedy PeakAdam & Christine on Kennedy Peak2012-05-08T19:47:48+00:00weekly0.6http://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/25/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-powell-gap-to-loft-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/starting-at-powell-gap.jpgPowell Gap ParkingWe spotted a young bear on a hillside before the descent to Simmons Gap.2012-05-07T18:29:03+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/06/bear-church-rock/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/adam-on-bear-church-rocks.jpgTaking in the View From Bear Church RockAdam enjoys the view from Bear Church Rock.2012-05-21T22:07:30+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/05/strickler-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/strickler.jpgRock Scramble on Strickler KnobRock Scramble on Strickler Knob2012-05-04T14:46:55+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/02/28/appalachian-trail-mm89-to-turk-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/crossing-the-drive.jpgCrossing the DriveThere was one road crossing on this section of trail.2012-05-04T02:24:46+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/12/18/appalachian-trail-brown-gap-to-mm-89/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/view.jpgView from Blackrock SummitThe view from Blackrock is beautiful!2012-04-29T23:14:41+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/29/byrds-nest-4-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/byrds-nest.jpgByrd’s NestByrd's Nest #4 sits in a lovely opening off the Neighbor Mountain trail.2012-04-29T23:10:57+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/26/marys-rock/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/trail_1.jpgThe trail is rocky and passes many large boulders.The trail is rocky and passes many large boulders.2012-05-14T16:34:15+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/10/edith-j-carrier-arboretum/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/pond.jpgArboretum PondSpring is a gorgeous time of year to visit the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.2012-04-11T02:08:15+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/03/17/furnace-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/summit-rock.jpgSummit RockChristine enjoys the summit.2012-05-24T18:58:08+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/30/buck-hollow-buck-ridge-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/bear.jpgBearI've never seen so many different kinds of mushrooms/fungus along a trail in Shenandoah.2012-03-13T20:20:06+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/02/01/where-the-heck-have-we-been/2012-02-19T02:34:33+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/15/cole-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/first-lookout-on-at.jpgfirst lookout on atThe first lookout point along the Appalachian Trail was already showing some signs of fall.2012-01-02T14:26:27+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/30/hone-quarry-ridge/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/yellow-blaze.jpgYellow BlazesYellow blazes were few and far between.2011-12-04T13:56:46+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/17/shenandoah-scenes-fall-2011/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/bear-near-big-meadows.jpgFishers Gap BearWe saw a couple bears in the park. This one was the more photogenic of the two.2011-10-18T02:08:52+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/16/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-loft-mountain-to-brown-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/wookie.jpgWookie Post HikeWookie was pretty happy with the hike.2011-10-28T04:30:33+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/08/the-beall-trails/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/wookie-runs.jpgWookie RunsWookie runs on the South Beall trail.2011-10-09T20:03:06+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/17/the-priest/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/journal_3.jpgjournal_3Adam enjoys reading the journal at the AT shelter.2011-10-02T23:23:07+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/28/our-most-popular-trails/2011-10-09T20:28:24+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/13/oldrag/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/crowded-lot.jpgCrowded Old Rag LotThe Old Rag day-use shelter.2012-05-24T04:01:28+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/04/penobscot-mountainsargent-mountainjordan-pond-loop-acadia-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/popover-a-la-mode.jpgPopover a la ModePopover a la Mode! Peach ice cream and Maine blueberry sauce.2011-10-20T15:15:34+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/27/gorham-mountain-to-the-bowl-acadia-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/summit.jpgRock Pile at the Gorham SummitOverlooking Sand Beach from Gorham Mountain2011-09-11T21:36:40+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/08/pocosin-mission-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/pocosin-bee.jpgBees and Flowers Along the Pocosin TrailThe Pocosin Mission ruins are slowly sinking back into the forest.2011-08-25T12:46:52+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/12/tibbet-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/tibbet-knob_3.jpgTibbet Knob SummitTibbet Knob Summit2011-08-22T18:48:23+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/09/the-bubbles-acadia-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/acadia-edition.jpgSpecial: Acadia EditionThe View from the North Bubble2011-08-22T16:47:01+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/15/carriage-road-bike-ride-witch-holeeagle-lakejordan-pond-acadia-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/biking-toward-eagle-lake.jpgBiking toward eagle lakeAdam on his rented bike. It was quite different from the mountain bike he normally rides.2011-11-14T03:01:51+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/20/cadillac-mountain-south-ridge-acadia-national-park/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/abundant-blueberries.jpgAbundant BlueberriesThe lower trail is covered with roots and rocks.2011-08-28T13:38:06+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/24/appalachian-trail-elkwallow-to-thornton-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/picking-blueberries.jpgPicking BlueberriesPath to Pass Mountain Hut2011-07-25T00:09:00+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/09/fisher-springs-run-rohrbaugh-plains-dolly-sods/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/gearing-up.jpgGearing UpRohrbaugh Cliffs at Sunset2012-03-30T01:34:34+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/04/flat-top/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/boulders_1.jpgGiant Boulders Along the TrailView just below the Flat Top summit.2011-07-06T22:08:35+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/27/appalachian-trail-powell-gap-to-swift-run-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/columbine_1.jpgBlooming ColumbineSummit of Hightop Mountain2011-06-30T18:35:49+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/18/twin-pinnacles-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/grayson-highlands.jpgAdam hiking across Massie GapThis foal looked so beautiful with the mountainous background.2011-06-20T11:22:13+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/08/new-river-trail-fries-to-foster-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/adam-looking-at-river.jpgAdam Looking at RiverThe livery at Foster Falls rents bikes, canoes, kayaks and tubes. They also handle the bike shuttle service.2011-06-20T13:57:55+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/04/rocky-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/cows.jpgCowsThe mountain laurel was spectacular! Below: More wildflowers, azaleas and mountain laurel.2011-06-06T17:58:40+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/27/compton-peak/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/burnt.jpgBurnt AreaA thru-hiker heads north along the Appalachian Trail.2012-04-15T02:14:44+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/15/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-bearfence-to-swift-run-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/adam-and-dogwoods.jpgAdam and DogwoodsBearfence Hut is an overnight shelter for backpackers.2011-05-27T19:59:27+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/06/sky-meadows-loop-2/2011-05-27T15:31:01+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/01/23/appalachian-trail-big-meadows-to-bearfence/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/big-meadows-lodge.jpgBig Meadows LodgeThe section of trail descending Bearfence was lined with mountain laurels, rhododendrons and hemlocks.2012-03-19T16:56:05+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/30/duncan-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/more-scrambling.jpgMore ScramblingWookie enjoys trailmix2012-05-17T12:46:26+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/04/10/appalachian-trail-skyland-to-thornton-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/stony-man.jpgThe View from Stony ManA Fellow Hiker Takes in the View from Little Stony Man2011-04-11T16:53:54+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/25/part-3-backpacking-101-with-the-patc/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/camp3.jpgCampCamp was set up with a variety of tents.2011-04-07T13:24:51+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/03/20/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-beagle-gap-to-rockfish-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/end-of-the-park1.jpgEnd of the ParkThis is one of the few open sections of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park.2011-03-22T13:59:16+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/03/13/beaver-lake-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/spillway_1.jpgDam and SpillwayThere is a dam and spillway at the end of the lake.2011-03-14T18:28:32+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/02/06/snowshoe-trek-on-the-middle-ridge-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/davis.jpgDavis WVWe got to sit in our favorite little corner booth at Sirianni's - best pizza in West Virginia.2011-02-09T14:42:42+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/12/16/saddleback-mountain-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/pawprints.jpgPawprints in the snowThe shady side of the mountain had a little snow.2010-12-23T19:42:50+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/23/sharp-top-and-buzzards-roost/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/adam-walking-up-trail.jpgAdam making his way up the trailThe view from the Sharp Top Summit is gorgeous!2012-02-07T01:52:18+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/19/a-walk-for-sunshine/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/jeff-alt.jpgJeff Alt – A Walk for Sunshine Presentation2010-10-20T14:24:18+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/01/arethusa-falls-and-bemis-brook/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/trail-sign2.jpgTrail SignArethusa Falls might not be the most photogenic of New Hampshire's many waterfalls, but it is certainly the tallest.2010-10-12T13:08:28+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/11/snead-farm/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/snead-farm-view.jpgView from Snead Farm Fire RoadThe barn at the old Snead Farm is still in good shape. Most of the other structures are gone, only foundations left.2010-10-12T01:24:00+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/10/fox-hollow-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/stone-wall_1.jpgOld stone wall in Fox HollowThere are many old stone walls in Fox Hollow.2012-01-10T14:57:44+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/06/lands-run-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/lands-run.jpgLands Run Fire RoadLands Run Fire Road2010-10-08T10:42:06+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/17/mount-rogers/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/wilburn-rock-scramble.jpgThe Wilburn Ridge rock scramble is funThe Wilburn Rock scramble was slippery, but fun.2010-10-06T14:27:09+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/07/trimble-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/trail-sign_1-blog.jpgtrail sign_1 blogThis little frog was about the size of a fingernail2010-10-06T14:14:41+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/02/mount-pleasant/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/sign2.jpgTrailhead SignThe summit provided a beautiful view of distant mountains.2012-04-30T17:42:20+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/27/kaylor-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/kaylor-knob-summit.jpgKaylor Knob SummitThe Kaylor Knob summit has a nice place to sit.2010-10-06T13:59:09+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/15/crabtree-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/crabtree-top.jpgThe view from the top.The view from the top.2010-10-06T13:57:07+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/05/mcafee-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/mcafee.jpgMcAfee Knob’s View of the Catawba ValleyMcAfee Knob's View of the Catawba Valley2011-01-12T19:27:49+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/16/rose-river-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/fisherman-blog.jpgFishing SpotI had my tripod all set up when the fisherman jumped into my scene2010-09-29T16:32:01+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/20/virginia-creeper-whitetop-to-damascus/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/adam-crossing.jpgVirginia Creeper TrestleAdam crosses one of the many old railroad trestles along the Virginia Creeper Trail.2010-12-26T18:27:50+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/23/greenbrier-river-trail-cass-to-marlinton/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/biking-along.jpgBiking AlongWe spotted a couple baby chipmunks.2010-09-28T20:35:05+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/21/thomas-reserve-%e2%80%93-cowpasture-%e2%80%93-cranberry-glades-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/along-102.jpgalong 102The trail offered many beautiful meadow views.2010-12-04T21:53:43+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/19/falls-of-hills-creek/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/path.jpgpathWhile the waterfalls were practically non-existent due to very little rain for the past few months, the trail was still pretty.2010-09-23T23:57:25+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/16/massanutten-story-book-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/curved-walkway_1.jpgcurved walkway_1Curved2011-08-24T22:32:36+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/14/woodstock-tower/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/tower_4.jpgTower SunburstThe area has lots of ATV and dirt bike trails.2010-09-14T23:59:17+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/09/story-of-the-forest-nature-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/doe.jpgdoeWhitetail Deer are a common sight along the Story of the Forest Trail.2010-09-10T13:58:58+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/14/part-one-backpacking-101-with-the-patc/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/patc.jpgPATC HeadquartersThe first session of Backpacking 101 was held at the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club's headquarters in Vienna, Virginia.2010-08-23T18:35:44+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/12/powell-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/powell-gap-parking.jpgParkingThe viewpoint is accessed via the Appalachian Trail.2010-08-22T01:16:55+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/10/simmons-gap/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/simmons-apple.jpgApples Trees Along the WayWildflowers along the Simmons Gap fire road.2010-08-10T15:43:27+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/03/west-and-east-rattlesnake/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/old-bridle-path.jpgOld Bridle PathThe first viewpoint from high up comes along a small spur trail.2010-11-17T13:43:39+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/28/sabbaday-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/sabbaday-top.jpgSabbaday TopSabbaday Falls has two sections - the top is a large, beautiful cascade. The bottom takes almost a right angle through a slot canyon.2010-07-30T16:10:29+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/26/greeley-ponds/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/mushrooms.jpgMushroomsMuch of the trail was traversed by boardwalks and planks.2010-07-27T11:13:11+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/24/the-basin-kinsman-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/newhampshire.jpgSpecial New Hampshire EditionThe Basin is a beautiful glacial pothole at the base of this hike. Below: Kinsman Falls is a pretty 20 foot waterafall that plunges into a wide pool at the bottom.2010-07-26T18:40:18+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/22/traveling-circus-in-new-hampshire/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/pollys-with-traveling-circus.jpgPolly’s Pancake Parlor with the Traveling CircusPosing on/near the wooden horse outside Polly's is somewhat of a tradition.2010-07-26T00:23:34+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/22/flume-gorge-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/chipmunk1.jpgChipmunkThe first covered bridge in Flume Gorge is brilliant red.2010-07-24T18:38:11+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/21/big-schloss/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/big-schloss_3.jpgbig schloss_3Big Schloss offers beautiful, panoramic views - especially to the west.2012-02-02T01:25:53+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/04/knob-mountain-jeremys-run-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/water-crossing_1.jpgWater CrossingThe Knob Mountain - Jeremy's Run Loop offers beautiful stream scenery and occasional mountain views through the trees.2010-07-06T15:18:39+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/about/buffalo-chicken-wraps/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/buffalo-chicken.jpgBuffalo Chicken Wraps2010-07-04T21:06:30+00:00weekly0.6http://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/18/bearfence-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/view-blog.jpgview blogThe scramble.2012-03-29T12:32:54+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/14/hazel-mountain-catlett-mountain-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/adam-and-christine.jpgadam and christineWalking the Hazel Mountain Trail was peaceful and green.2010-07-01T16:12:29+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/20/backpacking-gear-review/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/gear.jpgGear Review2010-08-26T04:56:34+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/22/spy-rock/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/adam-explores-spy-rock.jpgAdam Explores Spy RockAdam Explores Spy Rock2012-04-29T22:19:30+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/07/09/lewis-spring-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/mountain-layers.jpgmountain layersAlong with the owl, lots of birds and several deer - we saw lots of chipmunks along the way.2010-06-16T16:28:51+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/12/flat-run-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/bike-bridge.jpgBridge on the Flat Run trailA mountain bike works best on this trail.2010-06-14T23:51:17+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/28/riprap-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/view-along-the-rip-rap-ridge.jpgView Along the Riprap RidgeView Along the Riprap Ridge2012-03-12T14:09:50+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/03/massanutten-ridge-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/adam-climbing.jpgAdam ClimbingThe hike followed the ridge and provided many views of Massanutten Resort and the valley on both the eastern and western sides. Below: The middle two miles of the hike was extremely rocky and required quite a bit of rock scrambling; A view of a pond at Massanutten resort; Eastern Fence Lizards in a mating dance.2011-05-27T15:32:38+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/06/appalachian-trail-skyland-to-big-meadows/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/adam-in-the-ferns.jpgAdam in the fernsThis hike offers a great mix of views and passages through deep, fern-carpeted woods.2010-08-28T11:01:10+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/11/01/doyles-river-jones-run/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/lower-doyles_4.jpgLower Doyles River FallsThere are three significant waterfalls along the Doyles River - Jones Run trail.2011-02-14T15:54:32+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/03/26/corbin-cabin-nicholson-hollow/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/corbincabin.jpgcorbincabinThe Corbin Cabin sits alongside the Hughes River in what used to be known as Freestate Hollow.2012-05-29T01:21:34+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/25/the-traveling-circus-comes-to-town/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/thru-hikers-blog.jpgthru hikers blogThe Traveling Circus - Lightning, Monkey and Ringleader2010-06-08T20:02:37+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/10/beards-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/douthat-lake-view-2.jpgView of Douthat Lake from Beards MountainA view of Douthat Lake from the trail.2010-05-12T15:47:02+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/map/2010-05-04T14:52:01+00:00weekly0.6http://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/23/part-2-backpacking-101-with-the-patc/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/dinner.jpgDinnerThese backpackers did a good job planning.2010-04-25T00:23:32+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/18/humpback-rock/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/summit_3.jpgYou can see a little snip of the Blue Ridge Parkway from the summit.You can see a little snip of the Blue Ridge Parkway from the summit.2012-04-10T17:15:50+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/09/where-we-get-hiking-ideas/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/booksmaps.jpgBooks & MapsSome of Our Favorite Books and Maps2010-04-16T15:25:24+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/04/buzzard-rock/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/adam-on-buzzard-rock_blog.jpgAdam on Buzzard RockFrom Buzzard Rock, you get a great view of Passage Creek and Fort Valley below. Below: The view below from this vantage point.2010-04-15T22:07:54+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/10/seneca-rocks/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/seneca-rocks.jpgseneca rocksThe trail starts off over an arched bridge.2010-03-30T15:32:49+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/02/27/snowshoeing-in-canaan-valley-west-virginia/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/trail-junction.jpgTrail JunctionCanaan Valley provided a beautiful winter wonderland for a day of snowshoeing.2010-03-15T12:21:08+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/01/01/adams-2009-hiking-highlights/2010-01-01T16:32:11+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/12/31/christines-2009-hiking-highlights/2010-04-08T19:20:17+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/11/30/south-river-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/wookie-on-hike-blog.jpgWookie enjoys the South River TrailWookie enjoyed the hike, but was very tired the rest of the day.2009-11-30T18:47:27+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/11/15/big-run-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/1008241502_9bba95deea.jpgBig Run was prettier last summer.Big Run was prettier last summer. Since this photo was taken, several large trees have fallen across the stream where the trail crosses.2009-11-24T13:40:33+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/11/06/south-valley-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/quantico-creek_6.jpgQuantico Creek in the fall.Even though the foliage was past peak on our hike, there were still some pretty spots along Quantico Creek.2009-11-08T21:55:03+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/12/mollys-knob/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/view.jpgYou get a nice view of Molly’s Knob from the overlook along the Ridge TrailAdam takes a look at Molly's Knob from the viewing platform lower on the trail.2010-10-18T05:03:48+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/08/hawksbill-summit/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/buck.jpgBuckI bet this magnificent buck gets a lot of female attention in the fall.2009-10-16T23:32:42+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/10/sugarloaf-keyser-run-hogback-mountain-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/mom-and-dad.jpgMy Wonderful Mom & DadMy Wonderful Mom & Dad2011-06-05T02:27:48+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/28/turk-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/turk-summit.jpgThe rocks on the Turk Mountain summit are different.The rocks on the Turk Mountain summit are different.2009-10-16T23:21:33+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/07/05/white-oak-canyon/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/canyon.jpgcanyonScenery near the top of the first falls.2010-09-23T23:58:48+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/07/our-hiatus-has-come-to-an-end/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/gorham.jpggorhamGorham Mountain's mix of mountain and ocean scenery makes the hike an annual favorite.2009-10-16T23:13:56+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/09/hightop-mountain/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/journal.jpgJournalIt wasn't the prettiest day for hiking, but the view from Hightop was still impressive. Hightop is the tallest peak in the south district of the park.2009-10-16T23:12:43+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/30/traces-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/adam-on-trail_1.jpgadam on trail_1The Traces Trail has some hints of the area's bygone mountain people.2009-10-16T23:00:58+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/01/millers-head/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/observatory-view_1.jpgobservatory view_1The trail was covered with fall leaves.2009-10-16T22:58:46+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/06/short-and-scenic-west-virginia-walks/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/douglasfalls.jpgdouglasfallsThe colors of Douglas Falls are amazing!2009-10-16T22:54:08+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/25/canyon-rim-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/lady-slipper.jpgPink Lady SlipperPink Lady Slipper2009-10-11T10:55:12+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/27/camp-70-road/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/bridge_1.jpgThe Swinging Bridge is a short walk after the road endsThe Swinging Bridge is a short walk after the road ends2009-10-11T10:54:45+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/23/allegheny-highlands-trail/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/field-along-trail-blog.jpgAlong the Allegheny Highland TrailAlong the Allegheny Highland Trail2009-10-11T10:54:19+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/03/dark-hollow-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/fallfalls1.jpgAutumn at Dark HollowAutumn at Dark Hollow2012-04-14T22:13:58+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/09/dry-run-falls/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/cliffsblog.jpgLost CliffsLost Cliffs2010-08-03T17:19:48+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/11/kennedy-peak/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/kennedy-summit_blog.jpgKennedy Peak Summit with View of Page ValleyKennedy Peak Summit with View of Page Valley2009-10-08T19:59:51+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/03/loft-mountain-loop/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/rock-wall.jpgThis giant rock wall can be found on the descent along the Frasier Discovery TrailThis giant rock wall can be found on the descent along the Frasier Discovery Trail2009-10-08T19:58:14+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/12/limberlost/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/fallen-hemlock.jpgFallen GiantThere are many fallen hemlocks along this trail. They used to be the giants of the forest.2011-10-27T02:23:55+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/23/stony-man-and-little-stony-man/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/hikers.jpgWe met two guys who were hiking the 105 miles of the AT through Shenandoah.We met two guys who were hiking the 105 miles of the AT through Shenandoah.2009-10-08T19:56:22+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/20/visiting-west-virginia/http://virginiatrails.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/highlands-collage1.jpgVisit West VirginiaThe area is beautiful and (mostly) untouched.2009-05-21T17:24:28+00:00monthlyhttp://virginiatrailguide.com/daily1.02012-05-29T13:03:31+00:00