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Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/shrinemont_9.jpgRocky Shrine Mont Trail2023-08-26T20:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/07/25/virginia-creeper-abingdon-to-damascus/2025-02-27T17:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/other-trails-in-virginia/2022-07-18T17:27:17+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/07/18/hungry-mother-lake-loop/2022-07-19T15:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/at_sections/2022-07-13T15:22:37+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/07/13/appalachian-trail-damascus-to-tennessee-state-line/2024-10-22T11:36:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/faqs/2022-06-02T18:11:49+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/trails-in-and-around-the-great-smoky-mountains-nc-tn/2022-06-01T12:22:35+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/06/01/table-rock-and-the-chimneys-nc/2022-06-01T12:11:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/06/13/hanging-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_feature.jpgHanging RockThe view from Hanging Rock is awesome.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_12.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_11.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_10.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_9.jpgHanging RockAnother angle on the view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_8.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_7.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_6.jpgHanging Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_5.jpgHanging RockThe mountain laurel was in full bloom.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hangingrock_4.jpgHanging Rock2023-05-03T22:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/hikes-along-the-blue-ridge-parkway/2022-05-24T14:58:24+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/08/new-river-trail-fries-to-foster-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fries-junction-bridge.jpgFries Junction Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bike-path_1.jpgBike Path_1https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cliffsides.jpgCliffsideshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/biking-across-fries-junction.jpgBiking Across the Fries Junction BridgeBiking Across the Fries Junction Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bridge-near-shot-tower.jpgBridge Near Shot Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fries-junction-bridge_1.jpgFries Junction Bridge_1https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/geese.jpgGeesehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/horses.jpgHorsesPark employees enjoy a shady spot on horseback.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/new-river.jpgNew Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/shot-tower.jpgShot TowerThe Shot Tower.2022-05-23T17:42:00+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/05/23/little-butt-overlook-nc/2022-05-23T12:54:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/07/19/bear-church-rock-via-bootens-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wildlife-management.jpgBlazeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wildlife-management-2.jpgWildlife Managementhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/steep-ascent.jpgSteep Climbhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/slipper.jpgPink Lady's Slipperhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rock-view.jpgTaking in the View at Bear ChurchAdam takes in the view at Bear Church Rock.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rock-formations.jpgRock Formationshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/many-slippers.jpgMany Lady's SlippersUsually photos of lady's slippers are close-ups. This wider shot gives a better idea how these wildflowers are situated in the forest.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lush-green1.jpgLush GreenEverything was so abundant and green on this pretty June day.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/laurels-at-view.jpgMountain Laurelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/laurel-starting-to-bloom.jpgMountain Laurel Starting to Bloom2022-05-12T17:00:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/08/20/appalachian-trail-black-horse-gap-to-daleville/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville27.jpgHome Stretch into DalevilleThe home stretch into Daleville.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville26.jpgPineyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville25.jpgOpen Meadowshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville24.jpgI81 Underpasshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville23.jpgTrain Trackshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville22.jpgMountain Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville21.jpgOpen HillsThe open meadows near Troutville were beautiful.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville20.jpgAT Posehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville19.jpgPrivate Landshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blackhorse_daleville18.jpgMossy2022-04-30T22:21:27+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/07/05/white-oak-canyon/2022-04-29T12:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/28/turk-mountain/2023-01-07T19:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/04/29/trayfoot-mountain-paine-run-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/crossing-first.jpgFirst AttemptAdam makes a first attempt to cross (with shoes). The second (successful) attempt was barefoot.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ice-cream.jpgIce Creamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bear.jpgBearhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/final-ascent.jpgFinal Ascenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/horses.jpgHorsesThe Paine Run Trail is popular with horseback riders.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/another-crossing.jpgAnother Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/paine-run-trail.jpgPaine Run TrailChristine walks the wide, gradually ascending Paine Run Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/paine-run.jpgPaine Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nest.jpgBirds Nesthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trail.jpgTrail2022-04-29T12:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/30/traces-trail/2022-04-29T12:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/10/sugarloaf-keyser-run-hogback-mountain-loop/2022-04-29T12:40:26+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/09/story-of-the-forest-nature-trail/2022-04-29T12:39:00+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/23/stony-man-and-little-stony-man/2022-04-29T12:38:37+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/11/snead-farm/2022-04-29T12:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/11/30/south-river-falls/2022-04-29T12:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/10/simmons-gap/2024-01-30T14:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/12/16/saddleback-mountain-loop/2022-04-29T12:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/06/10/rocky-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_1.jpgRocky Mountain Starthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_2.jpgRocky Mountain Starthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_3.jpg2016 Rocky Mount Fire in 2019https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_5.jpgStart Pointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_6.jpgSessile Belworthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_4.jpgBrown Mountain TrailAdam climbs the Brown Mountain Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_7.jpgDwarf Irishttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_9.jpgAt the VistaAdam and Indy enjoyed climbing on the rocks at the viewpoint.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_8.jpgBrown Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rockymountain_feature.jpgRocky Mountain ViewThe nice view from Rocky Mountain on the Brown Mountain Trail.2022-04-29T12:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/04/22/rocky-mount/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/views1.jpgView from Rocky MountAdam takes in the view from the summit of Rocky Mount.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/from-skyline.jpgRocky Mount From Skyline Drivehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/violets.jpgVioletshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/laurel.jpgWalking through Mountain Laurelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/view-of-rm.jpgView of Rocky MountAdam takes in a view of Rocky Mount through the trees.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nearing-the-summit.jpgNearing the SummitThe trail gets rockier near the summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/junction.jpgTrail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/through-the-trees.jpgView Through the Treeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wilderness-view.jpgWilderness Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/views-2.jpgAdam on the Summit2022-04-29T12:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/07/16/appalachian-trail-and-creeper-trail-holston-river-to-damascus/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_13.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_13https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_12.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_12After eleven miles of hiking we made it back to Damascus.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_11.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_11https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_10.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_10https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_9.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_9https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_8.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_8https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_7.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_7https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_6.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_6Whitetop Laurel Creek is one of the best trout streams in Virginia.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_5.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_5https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holstontodamascus_day6_4.jpgholstontodamascus_day6_42022-04-29T12:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/08/hawksbill-summit/2022-04-29T17:48:22+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2021/07/29/kennedy-peak/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kennedy_elev.jpgkennedy_elev2022-04-27T14:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wyoming-tetons-and-yellowstone/2022-04-27T14:47:28+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/04/27/mount-washburn-yellowstone-national-park/2022-04-27T15:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/04/24/teton-crest-trail-grand-teton-national-park/2025-06-17T15:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/02/05/big-flat-mountain-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wookie-in-the-snowimg_5814.jpgWookie in the Snowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wookie-and-adamimg_5820.jpgThanksgiving Portraithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wookie-and-adam-on-campground-pathimg_5804.jpgWookie and Adam on Campground Pathhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/walking-the-atimg_5836.jpgWalking the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/views-along-the-wayimg_5830.jpgViews Near the Campgroundhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/view-from-behind-amphitheaterimg_5826.jpgView from Behind the Amphitheaterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/trail-signimg_5805.jpgtrail signIMG_5805https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/taking-in-the-viewimg_5845.jpgMore Views https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/taking-in-the-view-with-wookieimg_5849.jpgWinter Shenandoah ViewThanksgiving day view in Shenandoah National Park.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fallen-treesimg_5837.jpgFallen TreesThere were quite a few trees fallen across the trail.2022-04-24T18:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/2022-04-24T18:28:21+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/27/kaylor-knob/2022-04-21T12:12:49+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/04/15/our-most-popular-trails-2022-edition/2022-04-15T14:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/hikes-in-shenandoah-national-park/2022-04-15T13:28:35+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/07/13/porters-creek-to-fern-branch-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/porters-creek-2.jpgPorters Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hiking-club-2.jpgHiking Club & Spring HouseThe Smoky Mountain Hiking Club used this cabin as an overnight camp until 1981.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hiking-club.jpgInside the Hiking Clubhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/messer-barn2.jpgMesser Barnhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/messer-barn.jpgMesser Barnhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/trees.jpgTall Treeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/crossing.jpgCrossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/feature.jpgFern Branch FallsFern Branch Falls was running low, but it was still beautiful!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/falls.jpgFern Branch Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wildflowers.jpgWildflowers2022-04-15T13:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/hiking-the-adirondacks-ny/2022-04-15T13:09:38+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/trails-in-maine-acadia-national-park/2022-04-15T12:46:50+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/hikes-in-george-washington-national-forest/2022-04-15T12:44:03+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/05/24/laurel-prong-mill-prong-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/adam-on-hazeltop.jpgAdam on Hazeltophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/apple-blossom.jpgApple BlossomsLots of things were blooming in the park!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/big-rock-falls.jpgBig Rock FallsBig Rock Falls was as big as we've ever seen it!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/big-rocks.jpgRocks on Laurel Pronghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brown-house-and-river_1.jpgStreamsidehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/end-of-loop.jpgEnd of the Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/entering-the-camp.jpgArriving at Camp Hooverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/geranium.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hazeltop.jpgHazeltop Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/many-stream-crossing-on-laurel-prong.jpgOne of Many Stream Crossings2022-04-12T19:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/04/10/taggart-lake-grand-tetons-national-park/2022-04-10T22:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/05/27/lewis-peak/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_feature.jpgSummit of Lewis PeakA great view from the Lewis Peak summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_25.jpgPretty Hike BackThe hike back was beautiful!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_24.jpgLewis PeakThis beautiful view is about half a mile from the true summit, but it was too beautiful to pass up!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_23.jpgDescenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_22.jpgDescenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_21.jpgDescenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_20.jpglewispeak_20https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_19.jpgLewis Peak Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_18.jpgLewis Peak Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lewispeak_17.jpgRocky Trail to the Summit2022-04-04T21:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2022/03/30/grand-targhee-teton-vistas-wyoming/2022-03-31T13:49:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/15/appalachian-trail-bearfence-to-swift-run-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/yellow-lady-slipper.jpgYellow Lady SlipperThe yellow lady slipper is a rather uncommon wildflower.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wildflowers_3.jpgWildflowers_3https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wildflowers_2.jpgWild Geraniumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wildflowers_1.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wildflowers1.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/walking-the-at_4.jpgThe Green Tunnelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/walking-the-at.jpgWalking the AT2022-03-29T18:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/08/17/intro-to-the-white-mountains-of-new-hampshire/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/francnotch.jpgDriving into Franconia NotchInterstate 93 passed through Franconia Notch. While the road is classified as interstate, it narrows to two lanes (total) and has scenery and wildlife along the way.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mtwashhotel.jpgMt. Washington Hotelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bridge.jpgCovered Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/christine-walking-toward-haystack.jpgChristine Walking Toward Haystack MountainChristine makes her way along Franconia Ridge toward Haystack Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lonesome-lake-hut-fb.jpgLonesome Lake Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/pres.jpgPresidentialshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/basin.jpgThe Basin - Franconia Notch State Park2021-07-19T14:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trails-in-new-hampshire/2021-07-19T14:41:39+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2021/06/28/duncan-knob-backpacking-loop/2021-09-22T15:54:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2021/04/26/rockytop-big-run-loop/2021-05-17T14:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2021/05/05/our-most-popular-trails-2021/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/threeridges-1.jpgthreeridgeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spy-rock-1.jpgspy rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sharptop.jpgPeaks of Otter Lodge from Sharp TopOn Saturday, Adam and I drove to Lynchburg to pick up his older brother, Scott. The three of us decided to head down to Peaks of Otter to hike Sharp Top Mountain and have a picnic. Adam's family frequented this area when he was a kid. Sharp Top is a "must-hike" for every Virginian. It's a short, but tough hike to the 3,800 ft summit. Our hiking guide rates it strenuous. For those not inclined to hike the three miles, there is a "Sharp Top Bus" that takes people to within a quarter mile of the summit. Once you're at the top, you can climb on the rock formations, look around the abandoned cabin, and enjoy panoramic views in every direction. This shot was taken from the tip-top of the rocks on the summit. The lake you see is Lake Abbot. On the lake side is the Peaks of Otter lodge and restaurant. The road snaking off in the left of the frame is the Blue Ridge Parkway. The colorful mountain in the distance is (I think) Harkening Hill. To get to Peaks of Otter, you can either come along the parkway or arrive via backroads through Bedford or Lynchburg. I've been complaining a lot lately about how dull and colorless our fall has been, but the leaves around Sharp Top were actually very beautiful. Lots of vivid yellow and red. I shot this photo at 10mm, so there's a bit of distortion, but I really wanted to fit the entire scene in.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/schloss.jpgschlosshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/roseriver.jpgRose Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rollercoaster.jpgrollercoasterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rogers.jpgMount Rogers Wild Ponies - Jefferson National ForestLast Sunday, Adam and I hiked Mount Rogers, Virginia's highest peak. The summit is only 5729. And while the hike is nine miles, the elevation gain is only a little over 1200 feet, so it's not a hard hike at all. Mount Rogers is home to several herds of feral ponies. They are so adorable and extremely friendly. I think they've been fed by one to many hikers to have any fear or wariness about humans. I've posted lots more photos of the hike on our blog.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/priest.jpgpriesthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/moormans.jpgmoormanshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marysrocks.jpgmarysrocks2021-05-05T23:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/special-notice-for-mcafee-knob-dragons-tooth-and-tinker-cliffs/2021-05-05T17:25:49+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/08/15/calvary-rocks-chimney-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/christine.jpgChristine Enjoys the ViewTaking in the view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/buck.jpgBuckHandsome buck near the trailhead.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/riprap-trailhead.jpgTrailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wildflower.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wildflower_1.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/walking-the-at.jpgWalking the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/views.jpgViewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/view-2.jpgViewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/best-view.jpgView from Chimney Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/best-view_1.jpgViews2023-10-16T13:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/about/2021-04-27T14:47:59+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2021/01/19/petes-cave/2021-01-19T19:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/05/22/appalachian-trail-hog-camp-gap-to-the-tye-river/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/camp1.jpgCamphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/firstviews.jpgFirst ViewsThe first views on our hike came within about a mile! Notice my new PURPLE backpack! I upgraded from my Gregory Z55 to an Osprey Viva 65.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/parking.jpgParking at Hog Camp Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hogcamp.jpgClimbing Out of the Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/oldstonewall.jpgOld Farm Wallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mayapples.jpgMayapplesBeautiful green Mayapples!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/trillium1.jpgTrilliumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lunch.jpgLunchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/butterfly.jpgButterflyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crossing.jpgStream CrossingOne of the few, small stream crossings on the hike.2020-10-08T17:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/05/13/church-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchrock_streamcross.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchrockascent2.jpgTree on Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchrockascent.jpgchurchrockascenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/church_summitoutcrop.jpgchurch_summitoutcrophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchoutcropping.jpgSummit of Church MountainSummit of Church Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchrockview.jpgTaking in the Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/churchrock_forestroad.jpgForest Service Roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/church_rock.jpgScenes from the Ascenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/church_rock_distance.jpgChurch Rock from the TrailA view of Church Rock from the trail below.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/church_rock_trail.jpgScenes from the Ascent2020-08-26T14:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/08/16/gregory-bald/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/arriving.jpgArriving at Gregory Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/views2.jpgViews at the Top of Gregory Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/views.jpgViews from Gregory Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trailhead2.jpgTrailhead on Parsons Branch Roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trailhead.jpgParking on Parsons Branchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trail21.jpgGregory Bald TrailThere was nothing remarkable about the trail to the top.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trail1.jpgGregory Bald Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/stream.jpgStreamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/snail.jpgSnailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sheep-pen-gap-camp.jpgSheep Pen Gap2020-08-25T19:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/faq/2020-08-24T19:07:22+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-notes/2020-08-24T15:48:37+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/contact/2020-08-24T15:48:32+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/27/intro-to-great-smoky-mountains-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bbq.jpgbbqhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/riversend.jpgriversendhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pizza.jpgAnthony'shttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shine.jpgshinehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nantahala.jpgnantahalahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bigwesser.jpgbigwesserhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/smoky-in-the-smokies1.jpgSpecial: Smokies Editionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/noc.jpgRiver's End Restaurant at the NOChttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/smoky-smokies_2.jpgSmoke in the SmokiesWe loved seeing 'smoke' in the Smokies. When we visited, the rhododendron were just starting to bloom.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pancake-pantry.jpgPancake Pantry BreakfastPancake Pantry breakfast!2020-03-11T12:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2020/03/10/ragged-mountain-reservoir/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_21.jpgRagged Mountain Damhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_20.jpgEmergency Spillwayhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_19.jpgDistant View of the Floating Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_18.jpgRagged Mountain ReflectionsReflections on Ragged Mountain Reservoir.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_17.jpgBear Sculpturehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_16.jpgWood Sculptures on Ragged Mountain LoopThere are several neat wooden sculptures along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_15.jpgRagged Mountain ReservoirA view of the Ragged Mountain Reservorr.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_14.jpgRagged Mountain DamRagged Mountain Reservoir.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_13.jpgPro Re Nata BreweryPro Re Nata Brewery.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ragged_12.jpgAdam Hiking Ragged Mountain2020-03-10T12:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/08/25/mt-cardigan/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/trailhead.jpgTrailhead of Cardigan West Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/newenglandwoods.jpgBirches and Pineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/crossingmud.jpgCrossing Mudhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/roughterrain.jpgRough Terrain on CardiganMost New Hampshire mountain trail require negotiating rocks, roots and mud.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/openingviews.jpgOpening Views on Cardiganhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/firstviews.jpgFirst Open Views on Cardiganhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/baregranite.jpgApproaching the Fire Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cairns.jpgCairns as Trail Markershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/views1.jpgViews from the Summit of CardiganEven though Cardigan is a small mountain by New Hampshire standards, it still offers dramatic views.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/firetowerpool.jpgFire TowerThe summit is dominated by the fire tower. There are great views and lots of small pools on the summit.2019-07-19T17:39:28+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/06/27/appalachian-trail-maryland/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ladyslippermd.jpgLady's SlipperOne of the many pink lady's slippers we saw along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/harpersferrychurch.jpgharpersferrychurchThis beautiful church was in old town Harpers Ferry.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/marylandday2rocks-2.jpgmarylandday2rocks (2)https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/marylandday2rocks-1.jpgmarylandday2rocks (1)https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_11.jpgDay Five: Of Course - Beershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_10.jpgDay Five: At the ATChttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_9.jpgDay Five: Back Into the Woodshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_8.jpgDay Five: Harpers Ferry Oldtownhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_7.jpgDay Five: Crossing the Potomachttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maryland_dayfive_6.jpgDay Five: Towpath2019-06-14T13:24:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/16/massanutten-story-book-trail/2022-12-09T01:51:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/05/20/appalachian-trail-kimberling-creek-to-narrows/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows20.jpgBetween Pearisburg and Narrowshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows19.jpgBetween Pearisburg and Narrowshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows18.jpgBetween Pearisburg and Narrowshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows17.jpgPearisburg Road CrossingThe road to Pearisburg.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows16.jpgDescent Toward Pearisburghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows15.jpgAngels Resthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows14.jpgAngels RestAngels Rest and a view into Pearisburghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows13.jpgAngels Resthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows12.jpgDescent Toward Angles Resthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/woodsholdtonarrows11.jpgTrail Views2020-06-23T17:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/05/04/hazeltopmountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop13.jpgHazeltop Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop12.jpgTrilliumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop11.jpgAThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop10.jpgAThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop1.jpgHazeltop SummitThe pretty view from the summit of Hazeltop.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop9.jpgIndy on the Spur TrailIndy on the spur trail to the viewpoint.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop8.jpgCool Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop7.jpgApple BlossomsPretty sure this is a blooming apple tree.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop6.jpgAThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hazeltop5.jpgRose-breasted Grosbeak2019-05-04T18:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/05/02/lewis-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis12.jpgAppalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis11.jpgMountain Laurelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis10.jpgLewis Mountain Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis9.jpgLewis Mountain ViewThe view from Lewis Mountain on a clear day.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis8.jpgLewis Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis7.jpgLewis Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis6.jpgAppalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis5.jpgAppalachian TrailI like when the trail looks like a ribbon through the woods.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis4.jpgPocosin Springhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lewis3.jpgParking on Pocosin Road2020-03-20T21:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/10/21/mt-kearsarge/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsargemap.jpgkearsargemaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge21.jpgBarlow Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge20.jpgBarlow Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge19.jpgBarlow Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge18.jpgPine ForestPretty evergreen forests of New Hampshire.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge17.jpgBlueberrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge16.jpgAnother View from Kearsargehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge15.jpgAlpine Boghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge14.jpgDescent on the Barlow TrailWe followed the longer Barlow Trail for our descent.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kearsarge13.jpgTaking in the View2019-04-30T12:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/02/03/the-boulder-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop17.jpgMore Boulders on the Descenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop14.jpgBoulder Loop Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop13.jpgViews from the LedgesViews from the ledges on the Boulder Loop.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop11.jpgScramblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop10.jpgSpur Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop9.jpgClimbing the RootsNew Hampshire's rocks and roots.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop8.jpgRoots and Pineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop7.jpgThe first viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop6.jpgRocky Terrainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/boulderloop5.jpgMassive Boulders on the Boulder LoopMassive boulders on the route.2019-04-30T12:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/04/07/mt-israel/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mtisrael_map.jpgmtisrael_maphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel16.jpgChristine on Mt. Israel SummitChristine enjoying the summit views from Mt. Israel.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel15.jpgTrail splithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel14.jpgSummit of Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel13.jpgSummit of Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel12.jpgViews from the Climb of Mt. Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel11.jpgViews from the Climb of Mt. Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel10.jpgViews from the Climb of Mt. IsraelViews from the climb of Mt. Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel9.jpgViews from the Climb of Mt. Israelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/israel8.jpgViews of Squam LakeOn the climb, you get an obstructed view of Squam Lake.2019-04-30T12:11:23+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/12/30/appalachian-trail-etna-to-hanover/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover18.jpgPine Foresthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover17.jpgVelvet Rocks ShelterVelvet Rocks Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover15.jpgOur lunch spothttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover14.jpgVelvet RocksI'm pretty sure the Velvet Rocks area is named for these huge moss-covered boulders.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover13.jpgA pond with cattailshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover12.jpgVelvet Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover11.jpgPine foresthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover10.jpgOld Stone WallsMuch of the AT in this area is a narrow corridor through private land. You'll see many old stone walls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover9.jpgMore Swampy Landhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/etna_to_hanover8.jpgDartmouth Signs2019-04-30T12:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2019/04/28/halfmoon-mountain-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon31.jpgFungushttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon28.jpgErosion Along the TrailThe trail was eroded and hard to follow in places.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon27.jpgCliffshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon26.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon25.jpgStream CrossingsThere were many stream crossings on Day 2.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon24.jpgErosionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon23.jpgBucktailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon22.jpgStreamshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon21.jpgBucktail Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halfmoon20.jpgBucktail Trail2019-10-22T10:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/05/05/appalachian-trail-catawba-to-daleville/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/catawbadaleville11.jpgcatawbadaleville1Goofing off on the iconic McAfee Knob ledge!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/catawbadaleville1.jpgcatawbadaleville1https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_approachinglambert.jpgApproaching Lambert Meadowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwobeers.jpgBeersYou have to finish with a cold beverage!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwoboardwalks.jpgBoardwalkshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwotracks.jpgTrackshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwodescent.jpgDescendinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwopowerline.jpgMore Powerlineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytwocarvincovereservoir2.jpgCarvin Cove ReservoirA beautiful view of the Carvin Cove Reservoir.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/catawbadaleville_daytworockyterrain2.jpgMore Rocks2019-09-20T16:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/09/23/blackrock-nc/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock26.jpgPlaquehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock25.jpgAnother Blowdownhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock24.jpgOvergrownSome more examples of trail overgrowth.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock23.jpgSteephttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock22.jpgSteephttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock21.jpgSteephttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock20.jpgThe Hike BackWe took more photos of the boulder section on the hike back.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock19.jpgScramblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock18.jpgAnother Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blackrock17.jpgBlackrock VistaIt was mostly in the clouds, but the views opened enough to take in the mountain majesty.2018-09-24T00:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/27/camp-70-road/2020-06-29T16:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/28/riprap-trail/2018-09-17T01:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/10/seneca-rocks/2018-09-04T16:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/02/27/snowshoeing-in-canaan-valley-west-virginia/2018-09-04T16:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/22/flume-gorge-loop/2018-09-04T16:48:53+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/24/the-basin-kinsman-falls/2018-09-04T16:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/26/greeley-ponds/2018-09-04T16:48:23+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/07/28/sabbaday-falls/2018-09-04T16:48:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/01/arethusa-falls-and-bemis-brook/2018-09-04T16:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/08/03/west-and-east-rattlesnake/2018-09-04T16:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/19/falls-of-hills-creek/2018-09-04T16:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/23/greenbrier-river-trail-cass-to-marlinton/2022-11-08T14:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/21/thomas-reserve-%e2%80%93-cowpasture-%e2%80%93-cranberry-glades-loop/2018-09-04T16:46:45+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/02/06/snowshoe-trek-on-the-middle-ridge-trail/2018-09-04T16:46:21+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/09/fisher-springs-run-rohrbaugh-plains-dolly-sods/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fat-boys.jpgFat Boys Pork Palacehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/breaking-camp.jpgBreaking campBreaking camp in the morninghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bear-hang.jpgBear hanghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cliffside.jpgCliffsidehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dramatic-sky.jpgDramatic skyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/last-few-shots.jpgTaking one last photohttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/mountain-layers-2.jpgMountain Layershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sunset-card-game.jpgOur sunset card gameOur sunset card gamehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/monopoly.jpgMonopolyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/chicken-risotto.jpgChicken risotto2018-09-04T16:45:49+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/09/the-bubbles-acadia-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bubbles.jpgThe Bubbles from Jordan Pondhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/first-view_1.jpgThe First Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bubble-rock_1.jpgAdam and Bubble RockAdam pretends to support the giant glacial erratic known as Bubble Rock.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bubble-rock_4.jpgPrecarioushttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jordan-pond.jpgJordan Pond from the South Bubblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jordan-pond_1.jpgChristine Enjoys the Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summit-marker.jpgAdam scampers up to the top of the summit markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/south-bubble-view.jpgSouth Bubble ViewAnother view from the South Bubblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/trail-sign.jpgTrail Signhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/north-bubble-view.jpgAdam enjoys the view2018-09-04T16:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/15/carriage-road-bike-ride-witch-holeeagle-lakejordan-pond-acadia-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/witch-hole.jpgWitch HoleWitch Holehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water-lilies.jpgWater Lilieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/rockefellers-teeth.jpgRockefeller's teethhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/parents-at-junction.jpgParents at junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lunch-on-the-lawn.jpgLunch on the Lawnhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jordan-pond-and-bubbles.jpgJordan Pond and Bubbleshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horse-team.jpgHorse teamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gatehouse.jpgJordan Pond GatehouseWhile the Gatehouse sits in the park, it's privately owned.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/eagle-lake.jpgEagle Lake from the Carriage RoadsEagle Lake from the Carriage Roadshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/duck-brook-entrance.jpgDuck Brook entrance2018-09-04T16:45:18+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/20/cadillac-mountain-south-ridge-acadia-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-summit-and-porcupines_2.jpgCadillac Summit and Porcupineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-summit-and-porcupines_1.jpgA View of the Porcupines from the Cadillac SummitA View of the Porcupines from the Cadillac Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/geodetic-marker.jpgGeodetic Markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/views-hiking-down.jpgViews Hiking Downhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hiking-in-the-open.jpgHiking in the OpenHiking in the Openhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/view-of-eagle-lake.jpgView of Eagle LakeA view of Eagle Lake.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/trail-markers.jpgTrail Markershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summit-building.jpgSummit Buildinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/view-of-cadillac.jpgView of Cadillachttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-mountain.jpgCadillac Mountain2018-09-04T16:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/08/27/gorham-mountain-to-the-bowl-acadia-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/parents-hiking.jpgChristine's Parents Hikinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/christine-climbing1.jpgChristine Climbing Back up to Re-Meet Gorhamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-cliffs.jpgCadillac CliffsCadillac Cliffshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-cliffs-boulders.jpgCadillac Cliffs Bouldershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-cliffs-cave.jpgCadillac Cliffs Cavehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cadillac-cliffs-trail.jpgCadillac Cliffs Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/view_2.jpgView from the Gorham SummitThe View from the Gorham Summit looking toward Otter Point.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/overlooking-otter-point.jpgChristine's parents enjoy the viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bowl-junction.jpgBowl Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/the-bowl.jpgAdam Checks out the Bowl2018-09-04T16:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/04/penobscot-mountainsargent-mountainjordan-pond-loop-acadia-national-park/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/trailhead-sign.jpgTrailhead Behind the Jordan Pond Househttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/climbing-the-spring-trail.jpgClimbing the Spring Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cliffside-climbing.jpgClimbing the Spring Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cliffside-climbing_1.jpgClimbing the Spring Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stone-bench-overlooking-jordan-pond.jpgStone Bench Overlooking Jordan PondAdam enjoys the stone bench overlooking Jordan Pond.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/looking-back-on-the-penobscot-trail.jpgLooking Back on the Penobscot Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/christine-rolling-the-erratic.jpgChristine Rolling the ErraticChristine tries to roll the erratic uphill.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nice-view-from-the-erratic.jpgNice View from the Erratichttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/christine-climbing-up-rocks.jpgChristine Climbing up the RocksChristine Climbing up the Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/beautiful-trail.jpgBeautiful Trail2018-09-04T16:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/08/the-beall-trails/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/flower.jpgFlowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/many-ferns.jpgMany Fernshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nwr-sign.jpgNWR Signhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/old-barn-field.jpgOld Barn Fieldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/signs-of-fall.jpgSigns of Fallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bluebird-box.jpgBluebird Boxhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/deer.jpgDeerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/black-swallowtail-caterpillar.jpgBlack Swallowtail CaterpillarBlack Swallowtail Caterpillarhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackwater-river.jpgAlong the Blackwater RiverStopping along the Blackwater Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/beall-marker.jpgBeall Trail Marker2018-09-04T16:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/28/charlies-bunion-and-jump-off/2022-06-11T20:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/01/andrews-bald-and-clingmans-dome/2018-09-04T16:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/05/abrams-falls-2/2018-09-04T16:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/09/trillium-gap-trail-to-mount-leconte/2018-09-04T16:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/11/laurel-falls/2018-09-04T16:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/16/chimney-tops/2018-09-04T16:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/06/23/cades-cove-loop-by-bike/2018-09-04T16:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/08/25/st-sauveur-trail-acadia-national-park/2018-09-04T16:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/09/07/cadillac-mountain-north-ridge-dorr-mountain-loop-acadia-national-park/2023-06-08T08:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/09/13/pemetic-mountain-acadia-national-park-2/2018-09-04T16:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/10/04/blackbird-knob-dolly-sods/2018-09-04T16:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/10/25/linn-cove-viaduct/2018-09-04T16:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/10/29/rough-ridge/2018-09-04T16:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/11/17/beacon-heights/2018-09-04T16:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/11/30/macrae-peak-grandfather-mountain/2018-09-04T16:38:59+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/03/03/bald-knob-from-white-grass/2018-09-04T16:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/05/14/table-rock/2024-10-20T16:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/06/04/deep-creek-area-waterfall-loop/2018-09-04T16:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/06/09/kephart-prong/2018-09-04T16:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/06/13/alum-cave-bluffs-trail-to-mount-leconte/2018-09-04T16:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/06/18/silers-bald/2018-09-04T16:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/06/23/cucumber-gap-loop/2018-09-04T16:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/07/02/roan-mountain/2018-09-04T16:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/07/09/grandfather-mountain-calloway-peak/2018-09-04T16:35:25+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/07/21/hawksbill-mountain-linville-gorge-area/2018-09-04T16:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/07/28/linville-falls/2018-09-04T16:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/09/01/franconia-ridge/2018-09-04T16:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/09/16/lonesome-lake/2018-09-04T16:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/10/06/mt-washington-via-ammonoosuc-ravine-the-crawford-path/2018-09-04T16:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/11/03/mt-moosilauke/2018-09-04T16:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/01/29/north-fork-mountain-to-chimney-rock/2018-09-04T16:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/06/09/black-balsam-tennent-mountain/2018-09-04T16:33:10+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/06/17/mt-pisgah/2018-09-04T16:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/06/21/wesser-bald/2018-09-04T16:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/06/29/chasteen-creek-falls/2018-09-04T16:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/07/08/rich-mountain-loop/2018-09-04T16:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/07/30/spruce-knob-seneca-creek/2018-09-04T16:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/08/24/mt-morgan-mt-percival-loop/2018-09-04T16:31:15+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/08/30/mt-willard/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/returnjpg.jpgReturnhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/trail2.jpgCobbled TrailThe trail is rocky and cobbled.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/trail.jpgtrailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit5.jpgMt. Willard Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit4.jpgMt. Willard Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/feature.jpgThe View from Mt. WillardLooking through Crawford Notch from the summit of little Mt. Willard. You can see the road and the train tracks.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit3.jpgFamilyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit2.jpgMt. Willard Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit1.jpgMt. Willard Summit2018-09-04T16:30:57+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/09/07/mt-pemigewasset/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pemigewasset.jpgMt. Pemigewasset SummitAdam on the summit of Mt. Pemigewasset.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bike-path.jpgBike Pathhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tunnel.jpgTunnelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/stream-crossing.jpgStream Crossing on Mt. Pemigewasset Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/climbing-pemi.jpgClimbing the Mt. Pemigewasset TrailAdam makes his way over the rocks and roots on the Mt. Pemigewasset Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/christine-climbs.jpgChristine Climbshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kinsman-clouds.jpgClouds over the Kinsman RidgeThe Kinsman Ridge was covered by clouds when we visited.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/valley.jpgView Toward the Lakes Regionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pemi-summit.jpgMt. Pemigewasset Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pemi-summit-2.jpgMt. Pemigewasset Summit2018-09-04T16:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/10/04/mt-pierce/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pierce-summit-2.jpgChristine on the Summit of PierceWe hiked back up to the summit of Pierce to enjoy clear views.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/views-from-pierce.jpgMore Views from Piercehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tent-pad.jpgTent Padhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/feature-image.jpgMt. Pierce SummitWe were lucky to hit the summit with mostly clear views on our second time passing by.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nauman-tentsite.jpgNauman Tentsitehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mizpah-outside.jpgMizpah Spring HutBy the time we arrived at Mizpah Spring Hut, the sun was fully out.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cookies.jpgCookies at Mizpahhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mizpah-inside.jpgInside Mizpahhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/webster-cliffs.jpgWebster Cliffs Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/starting-to-clear.jpgStarting to Clear2018-09-04T16:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/10/21/mt-madison/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jmu1.jpgJMU DukesWe paid tribute to our alma mater (James Madison University) on the namesake mountain. Go Dukes!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/coming-storms.jpgApproaching Stormshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/walk-to-lake.jpgWalk to Lakehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/star-lake.jpgStar LakeBeautiful star lake sits near Madison Spring Hut.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/compass.jpgCompasshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/no-dogs.jpgNo Dogs Allowed in AMC Hutshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hut-snacks.jpgGoodieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/inside-hut.jpgInside Madison Spring HutWe decided to eat lunch at Madison Spring Hut.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/descent.jpgDescenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/summit-2.jpgRocks on Mt. Madison2018-09-04T16:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/10/27/zealand-falls/2018-09-04T16:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/11/12/red-hill/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tower.jpgFire Tower on Red HillThe fire tower atop Red Hill.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/view.jpgView from Red hillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/view2.jpgView from Red hillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/keepers-building.jpgForest Service Buildinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trail3.jpgOld Building Foundationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trail2.jpgTrailhead signshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trail.jpgRed Hill Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/feature.jpgAdam Takes in the View from Red HillAdam Takes in the View from Red Hill2018-09-04T16:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/07/18/ramsey-cascades/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/beers.jpgBeershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pretzels.jpgpretzelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/steak.jpgPost Hike DinnerGreat steak dinner at Smoky Mountain Brewery post-hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/green-smokies.jpggreen smokieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hike-back-2.jpgHike Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/giant.jpgGiant Tulip PoplarWe stopped by the three giant tulip poplars on the hike back.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hike-back.jpgHike Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/swimmers.jpgSwimmers at Ramsey CascadesSome people opted to swim in the basin beneath the falls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/falls.jpgChristine at the Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/warning-sign.jpgWarning Sign2018-09-04T16:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/08/23/siler-bald/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/silerfeature.jpgSiler BaldHiking Across Siler Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nachos.jpgNachos and Beers at the NOChttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/noc.jpgThe NOChttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bridge.jpgBridge at the Bottomhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hike-down.jpgStarting the Hike Downhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/stormclouds.jpgStorm CloudsStorm clouds started to roll in.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/lake-nantahala.jpgLake Nantahalahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/summit.jpgSummit Campsite and Marker on Siler Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/many-mountains.jpgSo Many Mountains from Siler Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/almost-to-the-top.jpgAlmost to the Top of Siler BaldThis was about the moment we realized 'Wow... mountains everywhere!'2018-09-04T16:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/08/29/flume-knob/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/through-the-pines.jpgThrough the Pineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/steep-flume-knob-descent.jpgSteep Flume Knob DescentThe descent of Flume Knob was often steep and slick.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/signs.jpgConfusing SignsThe wayfinding and signage on this trail network was a little confusing. We probably would have fared better with a map or some prior research.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rock-scramble-with-rope.jpgRock Scramble with RopeSome of the downhill climbing was challenging. Thank goodness for the dignity of skorts!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/high-gorge-falls.jpgHigh Gorge Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flume-trails.jpgFlume Trailshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flume-knob-view.jpgFlume Knob Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flume-knob-trailhead.jpgFlume Knob Trailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flume-falls.jpgFlume FallsFlume Falls is a beautiful rapid of water that passes through a gorge right at the trailhead.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/feature_flume-knob.jpgView From Flume KnobOn our Adirondacks trip, the area set heat records. Most of our week was hot, hazy and humid -- just like Virginia. But really, a little summer misery can't spoil a view like this!2018-09-04T16:28:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/09/05/giant-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20249621421_8ddf53ddcf_o.jpgTrail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/bridge-over-pond.jpgBridge Over Pondhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/great-views-on-descent-21.jpgGreat Views on DescentThe descent on the ridge trail offered great views. It was like a theater with the mountains up on stage.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/super-steep1.jpgSuper SteepNear the summit, the climbing was tough and traversed large boulders.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/trail-junction.jpgTrail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/top-of-the-falls.jpgTop of the Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stream-crossing.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/steep-slick-granite.jpgSteep Slick Granitehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/steep-rocks-to-scale.jpgSteep Rocks to Scalehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/seriously-rocks.jpgSeriously Rocks2018-09-04T16:28:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/09/12/mount-jo/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/signing-out.jpgSigning Outhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocks-and-roots-on-mount-jo.jpgRocks and Roots on Mount Johttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rock-wall-on-mount-jo.jpgRock Wall on Mount Johttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/red-squirrel.jpgRed SquirrelWe spotted an adorable red squirrel.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/planks-on-mount-jo.jpgPlanks on Mount Johttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mount-jo-trail-junction.jpgMount Jo Trail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mount-jo-summit.jpgMount Jo Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mount-jo-long-trail.jpgMount Jo Long Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mount-jo-feature.jpgMount Jo FeatureThe summit of Mount Jo offers great views of the High Peaks and Heart Lake.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/long-trail-or-short-trail.jpgLong Trail or Short Trail2018-09-04T16:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/09/21/rocky-falls-heart-lake/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wading.jpgWadinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stream-on-rocky-falls-trail.jpgStream on Rocky Falls TrailThere were several shallow stream crossings on the way to Rocky Falls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stream-crossing-on-rocky-falls.jpgStream Crossing on Rocky Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocky-falls-wide-view.jpgRocky Falls Wide ViewA wide view of Rocky Falls and its plunge pool.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocky-falls-trail-signage.jpgRocky Falls Trail Signagehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocky-falls-trail-signage-2.jpgRocky Falls Trail Signage 2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocky-falls-swimming-hole.jpgRocky Falls Swimming Holehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rocky-falls-feature.jpgRocky Falls FeatureRocky Falls is a small double waterfall. It may only be about 10 feet tall, but it't located in a beautiful setting with an inviting plunge pool for swimming.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/return-hke-from-rocky-falls-2.jpgReturn Hke From Rocky Falls 2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/neat-old-trees-on-rocky-falls-trail.jpgNeat Old Trees on Rocky Falls Trail2018-09-04T16:27:46+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/10/05/mount-marcy/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adam-hiking-down-marcy.jpgAdam Descending Marcyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adam-on-summit.jpgAdam on Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/giant-cookie.jpggiant cookiehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/marcy-feature1.jpgMount Marcy SummitThe summit of Mount Marcy offers a spectacular view of the High Peaks region.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-of-marcy.jpgSummit of Marcyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-of-marcy-2.jpgSummit of MarcyWe made it to the summit!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-descent.jpgSummit Descenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-descent-4.jpgSummit Descent 4https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-descent-3.jpgSummit Descent 3After a nice stay, it was time to head down.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/summit-descent-2.jpgSummit Descent 22018-09-04T16:27:33+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/10/25/mount-major/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/major-summit.jpgPosing on the Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/view-off-the-back.jpgView off the Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/eroded-mt-major-trail.jpgErosion on Mount Major Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rocky-descent-major.jpgDescent of Mount Majorhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hike-down-major.jpgOne Last View from Mount Majorhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/phippens-cottage-2.jpgSummit of Mount Majorhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cairns-and-views.jpgOn the Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/phippens-cottage.jpgPhippens CottageGeorge Phippens built a summit cottage in the early 1900s.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/major_feature.jpgMount Major SummitThe summit has superb views of Lake WInnipesaukee.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/major-trees.jpgSpots of Trees2018-09-04T16:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/11/09/hedgehog-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/view-toward-presidentials.jpgPresidential Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/view-of-hedgehog-summit.jpgView of Hedgehog Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/view-from-hedgehog-summit.jpgView from the Hedgehog Mountain SummitThe summit view was not as nice as the view from the ledges.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/view-from-allens-ledge.jpgViews from Allens Ledgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unh-trail.jpgPretty Forest Along the UNH Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unh-trail-woods.jpgWalking the UNH Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/steep-descent-of-hedgehog.jpgSteep Descent of Hedgehog MountainThe descent of Hedgehog was quite a bit steeper than the climb up.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/slabs-and-roots.jpgAdam Crosses Slabs and Rootshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/saddle.jpgSaddle Between Ledges and Hedgehog Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rocks-and-roots.jpgUNH Trail Rocks and RootsThe trail became more covered with rocks and roots as it climbed.2018-09-04T16:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/11/29/mount-monroe/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/view-behind-hut.jpgPassing Back by the Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/summit-views.jpgClimbing Mt. Monroehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/summit-views-2.jpgMt. Monroe Summit ViewsNice views from the summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sumit-mt-wash.jpgSummit of Mount WashingtonSummit of Mount Washington.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/observatory.jpgObservatory Towershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/monroe-summit.jpgMount Monroe SummitClouds cleared as we stood on the Mount Monroe summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lakes.jpgAdam at Lakes of the CloudsWe stopped to admire the Lakes of the Clouds.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lakes-with-monroe.jpgLakes of the Cloudshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lakes-on-the-way-back.jpgLakes of the CloudsThe lake was even prettier on the hike back.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/lakes-of-the-clouds.jpgInside the Hut2018-09-04T16:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/12/13/mount-osceola/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/waterville-valley-view.jpgWaterville Valley Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/views-over-pines.jpgView Over the Evergreenshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tecumseh_slopes.jpgView of Tecumseh Slopeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/slippery-osceola.jpgHiking DownSome scenes hiking down the mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rocky_osceola.jpgHiking Mount OsceolaThe hike up Osceola was quite rocky.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/popular_osceola.jpgPopular Mount Osceolahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/osceola_trailhead.jpgMount Osceola Trailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/osceola_slabs.jpgGranite Slabs on Mount Osceolahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/osceola_forest.jpgForest Near the Top of Mount Osceolahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/osceola_firstviews.jpgFirst Views from the Trail2018-09-04T16:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/07/04/standing-indian-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standing-indian_20.jpgNo Camping Restorationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_19.jpgLazy Hiker Breweryhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_18.jpgBig Gnarled Treehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_17.jpgBlack Chinned Red Salamanderhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_16.jpgFog and Rain Along the Appalachian Trail on Standing Indianhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_15.jpgBlue-Ridge Two-Lined Salamanderhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_14.jpgCampsite on Standing Indian Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_13.jpgRhododendron Blooming on Standing Indian Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_feature.jpgThe View from Standing Indian MountainThe view from Standing Indian was almost completely socked in by fog. We did get a couple moments of partial clearing that let us enjoy the view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/standingindian_12.jpgStanding Indian Summit Marker2018-09-04T16:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/07/07/wayah-bald/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_20.jpgLunch at Nantahala Outdoor Centerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_19.jpgMeadow and Treehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_18.jpgLayers of MountainsWe never get tired of looking at our beautiful, velvety rolling mountains.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_17.jpgWormshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_16.jpgInside Wayah Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_15.jpgView From the Wayah Bald TowerThe view from the Wayah Bald Tower is almost 360.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_14.jpgWayah Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_13.jpgView from Wayah Picnic Areahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_12.jpgBartram - AT Share a CourseThe Bartram Trail shares course with the Appalachian Trail for a while.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wayah_11.jpgViews from the Trail2018-09-04T16:25:53+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/07/17/mouse-creek-falls-midnight-hole/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_111.jpgMidnight Holehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_10.jpgPicnic Area Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_9.jpgMidnight HoleMidnight Hole is a popular swimming spot in the Smokies.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_8.jpgBig Creek Sceneryhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_7.jpgBig Creek Sceneryhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_6.jpgBig Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_5.jpgChristine Enjoys the Rocks Around Mouse Creek FallsChristine enjoys Mouse Creek Falls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_4.jpgHorse Hitch Near Mouse Creek Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_3.jpgAdam Stands Along Big Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mousecreek_2.jpgFamilies Hike Up Big Creek2018-09-04T16:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/10/09/rohrbaugh-plains-to-red-creek-dolly-sods/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-271.jpgRohrbaugh CliffsTaking in the view from Rohrbaugh Cliffs.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-feature.jpgEnjoying Red Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-28.jpgThe Endhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-26.jpgRohrbaugh Cliffshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-25.jpgSmall Waterfallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-24.jpgMore Rocks to Crosshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-23.jpgHot and Humidhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-22.jpgHiking Outhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-20.jpgBeautiful Red CreekBeautiful Red Creek was our destination for this short overnighter.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/red-creek-19.jpgCamp DogMaia did great on her first backpacking trip.2018-09-04T16:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/01/10/welch-dickey-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey28.jpgWelch-Dickey Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey27.jpgWelch-Dickey Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey26.jpgWelch-Dickey CliffsWelch-Dickey Cliffshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey25.jpgWelch-Dickey Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey24.jpgWelch-Dickey Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey23b.jpgClimbing the Summit of Dickeyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey23.jpgLooking Back At WelchLooking Back At Welchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey22.jpgSaddle Between Welch and Dickeyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey21.jpgDescending Welch Toward Dickeyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/welchdickey20.jpgDescending Welch Toward Dickey2019-07-31T12:13:35+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/01/30/mt-cube/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube24.jpgmt-cube24https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube23.jpgThe Hike Down Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube22.jpgSouth Summit of Mt. CubeThe South Summit of Mt. Cube.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube21.jpgSouth Summit of Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube20.jpgSouth Summit of Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube19.jpgmt-cube19https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube18.jpgExploring the North Summit of Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube17.jpgNorth Side Summit of Mt. CubeNorth Side Summit of Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube16.jpgExploring the North Summit of Mt. Cubehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-cube15.jpgSummit Junction2018-09-04T16:24:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/03/05/mt-chocorua/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_feature.jpgThe Summit of Mt. ChocoruaThe Summit of Mt. Chocorua offers majestic views.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_271.jpgPost-hike Rewardshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_261.jpgViews on the Hike Down Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_251.jpgViews on the Hike Down Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_241.jpgViews on the Hike Down ChocoruaThe hike down was just as beautiful.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_221.jpgViews on the Hike Down Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_211.jpgDescending Mt. Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_201.jpgSummit of Mt. Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_181.jpgThe 360 Degree View from Mt. ChocoruaThe 360 Degree View from Mt. Chocoruahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chocorua_171.jpgSummit of Mt. Chocorua2023-03-15T09:22:13+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/04/23/mt-eisenhower/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_36.jpgPost-Hike Meal at Moat Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_35.jpgDescending Mt. Eisenhowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_34.jpgDescending Mt. Eisenhowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_32.jpgAlpine Planthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_31.jpgAlpine FlowersWe saw interesting Alpine plants.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_30.jpgDescending Mt. Eisenhowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_29.jpgDescending Mt. Eisenhowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_28.jpgDescending Mt. Eisenhowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_27.jpgDescending Mt. EisenhowerGreat views occur everywhere above treeline.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mt-eisenhower_26.jpgOn the Summit of Mt. Eisenhower2019-03-12T18:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/09/05/road-to-nowhere-goldmine-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine16.jpgChimneyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine15.jpgHog Traphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine14.jpgFontana LakeAdam sits alonside Fontana Lake.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine13.jpgFontana Lakehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine12.jpgGoldmine Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine11.jpgDense RhododendronThe rhododendron thickets here are extremely dense.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine10.jpgStorm Cloudshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine9.jpgTons of Rosebayhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine8.jpgWet Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goldmine7.jpgJunction2018-09-04T16:23:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/11/26/rocky-bald/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald81.jpgRocky BaldAnother look at the view from Rocky Bald.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald13.jpgThe NOChttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald12.jpgWesser Brew and BBQhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald11.jpgSecond Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald10.jpgFernsThe walk to the second view was pretty.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald9.jpgDescending Rocky Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald8.jpgRocky BaldAnother look at Rocky Bald.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald7.jpgRocky Bald Spur Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald6.jpgClimbing Rocky Baldhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rockybald5.jpgTrailside CampThis trailside campsite had a water source, tent space, and a log book.2018-09-04T16:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/01/07/appalachian-trail-hanover-to-woodstock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont40.jpgWell earned beers at Long Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont39.jpgThe last descenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont38.jpgBroken Treehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont37.jpgThe last big climbThe last big climb was a tough one!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont36.jpgFields, dammithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont35.jpgStream CrossingA stream crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont34.jpgAT in Vermonthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont33.jpgAnother Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont32.jpgOld Roadbedhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/at_vermont31.jpgBirches2018-09-04T16:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/01/30/artists-bluff-bald-mountain-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/36418215626_b9dd49c6db_b.jpgWookie at ViewI love a beautiful view!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/feature2.jpgArtists BluffWookie and Adam enjoy the view from Artists Bluff.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wookiesays.jpgWookiehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/feature.jpgArtists BluffWookie and Adam take in a great view of Franconia Notch from the viewpoint at Artists Bluff.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain13.jpgParkinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain12.jpgScrambling Downhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain11.jpgBald Mountain View into Vermonthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain10.jpgBald Mountain Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain9.jpgScramble to Bald MountainThe scramble to the summit of Bald Mountain is brief, but intense. Notice the red blaze way at the top?https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/artistsbluffbaldmountain8.jpgSaddle Between Artists Bluff and Bald Mountain2018-09-04T16:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/02/24/mt-roberts/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/elevation_roberts.jpgelevation_robertshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_feature.jpgViews from the Mount Roberts HikeWhile Mount Roberts is a small peak, it offers great views of Lake Winnipesaukee.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_15.jpgLobstah Rollshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_14.jpgStableshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_13.jpgViews on the Way Down RobertsYou get great views looking toward the lake on the way down.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_12.jpgRoberts Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_11.jpgBlueberrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_10.jpgWayfinding on Mount Robertshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_9.jpgSummit Views from Mount RobertsYou get great views of the Presidentials and Mount Chocorua from the summit of Roberts.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roberts_8.jpgSummit Views from Mount Roberts2018-09-04T16:22:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/03/25/coppermine-trail-to-bridal-veil-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal11.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal10.jpgBridal Veil FallsThe last bit of climbing to the falls can be slippery.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal9.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal8.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal7.jpgCoppermine TrailThe Coppermine Trail climbs gently and is only moderately rocky.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal5.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal4.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal3.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal2.jpgCoppermine Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bridal1.jpgBridal Veil Falls Parking2018-09-04T16:21:40+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/04/23/north-and-middle-sugarloaf/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf_elev.jpgSugarloaf Elevationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf20.jpgBoulder Slithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf19.jpgZealand Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf18.jpgOn to North Sugarloafhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf17.jpgNorth SugarloafThe views from North Sugarloaf are different.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf16.jpgNorth Sugarloafhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf15.jpgOn to North Sugarloafhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf14.jpgOn to North Sugarloafhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf13.jpgMiddle Sugarloafhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sugarloaf12.jpgMiddle Sugarloaf2018-11-02T12:39:16+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/04/24/kinsman-trail-to-bald-peak/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak20.jpgBald Peak viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak19.jpgBald Peak viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak18.jpgBald Peak viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak17.jpgBald Peak viewsBald Peak viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak16.jpgKinsman Trail to Bald Peakhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak15.jpgMosses on the Kinsman TrailMosses on the Kinsman Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak14.jpgKinsman Trail to Bald Peakhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak13.jpgKinsman Trail to Bald Peakhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak12.jpgFlumehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/baldpeak11.jpgKinsman Trail to Bald Peak2018-09-04T16:20:43+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/09/01/the-pinnacle-nc/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle20.jpgInnovation Brewinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle19.jpgFirepinkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle18.jpgCampsiteshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle17.jpgFallen ButterflyThis fallen butterfly still had perfect wings.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle16.jpgBack into the Foghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle15.jpgMoving Cloudshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle14.jpgMoving Cloudshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle13.jpgThe PinnacleThe Pinnacle is a cool crag with great views all around.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle12.jpgMossyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pinnacle11.jpgWater on the Trail2018-09-30T10:22:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2018/07/07/waonaze-peak/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze13.jpgPost hike refreshmentPost hike refreshment at Woodstock Brewhouse.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze12.jpgBeautiful Laurelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze11.jpgRocks along the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze10.jpgDescending from Waonazehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze9.jpgWaonaze Peak ViewsThe obstructed viewpoint near the top of Waonaze Peak. It would be better in the winter.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze8.jpgRattlesnakehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze7.jpgSpringhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze6.jpgTrail Signagehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze5.jpgTimber RattlerWe saw a big, fat timber rattlesnake along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/waonaze4.jpgLoads of Mountain Laurel2018-07-13T01:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/11/20/devils-bathtub/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub23.jpgButterflieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub22.jpgThe Saddest Part of the Devils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub21.jpgDevils Bathtub HikeA beautiful green, waterfall-fed swimming hole.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub20.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub19.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub18.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub17.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub16.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub15.jpgDevils Bathtub Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/devilsbathtub14.jpgThe Devils Bathtub2020-12-16T18:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/06/06/appalachian-trail-harpers-ferry-to-bears-den-rocks/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/trillium1.jpgTrilliumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sunrise.jpgSunriseSunrise over the Blackburn Trail Centerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/snickers-gap.jpgSnickers Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/snake.jpgBlack Snakehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/roller-coaster.jpgEntering the Roller Coasterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/roller-coaster-rocks.jpgRoller Coaster Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/relax.jpgKris Restshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ravens-rocks.jpgRavens RockAdam takes in the spectacular view from Raven Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pinxter.jpgPinxter Azaleahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/last-big-uphill.jpgLast Big Uphill2019-09-29T13:42:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/04/22/highknob-hooverridge/2018-05-20T23:58:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/trails-in-west-virginia/2018-05-20T19:49:39+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/05/mcafee-knob/2019-06-01T16:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/08/29/dragons-tooth/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_feature.jpgAtop the Dragons ToothAdam climbs on Dragons Tooth.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_31.jpgThree Li'l Pigs BBQhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_30.jpgThe Boy Scout Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_29.jpgAppalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_28.jpgMore Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_27.jpgBlueberrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_26.jpgView from the Appalachian TrailThere are several more nice views along the Appalachian Trail portion of the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_25.jpgTrail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_24.jpgAppalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dragonstooth_23.jpgAn Extra Backpack2019-02-28T01:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/disclaimer-terms-of-use/2017-11-03T19:09:56+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/15/cole-mountain/2019-04-24T00:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/05/17/appalachian-trail-black-horse-gap-to-jennings-creek/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings32.jpgZebrashttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings31.jpgParking at Jennings Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings30.jpgJennings Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings29.jpgDescending to Jennings CreekAdam makes his way downhill through the evergreens.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings28.jpgDescending to Jennings Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings27.jpgWalking the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings26.jpgView from Cove MountainA couple tenths of a mile past camp, we got a nice view from Cove Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings25.jpgTents in the Morninghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings24.jpgBear Hangs and Tentshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blackhorse_jennings23.jpgGood NightWe got to watch sunrise from the hillside above the shelter.2017-06-28T19:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/11/18/our-most-popular-trails/2017-09-01T19:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/02/22/appalachian-trail-tye-river-to-mau-har-junction/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/whiteblaze.jpgWhite Blazehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/view-through-trees.jpgView Through the TreesLooking through the trees toward the Priest.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tye-river.jpgTye RiverThe lovely, scenic Tye Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tye-footbridge.jpgTye River FootbridgeOur hike started off headed northbound over the Tye River footbridge.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tye-footbridge-3.jpgAdam Crossing the Tye River Footbridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tye-footbridge-2.jpgAdam and Christine on the footbridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/stop-sign.jpgEnd Pointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hiking.jpgAdam Hiking2023-03-07T23:26:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/trails-in-jefferson-national-forest/2017-06-15T15:05:12+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2017/06/10/blackrock-summit/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock8.jpgHeaded Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock7.jpgLow Foghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock6.jpgSpur to Trayfoot TrailThere are more nice views and rock formations to explore on the Blackrock Spur trail. The spur leads to the Trayfoot Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock5.jpgClimbing the Rock PileClimbing the rock pile at Blackrock Summit is fun.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock4.jpgArriving at Blackrockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock3.jpgWalking Alonghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock2.jpgBrowns Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock1.jpgA Pleasant Walk on the Appalachian TrailThis hike is essentially a pleasant, easy walk on the Appalachian Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackrock_feature.jpgBlack Rock SummitBlackrock Summit has spectacular views!2017-06-13T21:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/16/rose-river-loop/2024-04-27T00:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/02/mount-pleasant/2017-03-19T21:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/09/where-we-get-hiking-ideas/2017-02-08T02:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/09/09/hightop-mountain/2016-12-22T14:35:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/12/05/appalachian-trail-elk-garden-to-buzzard-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden191.jpgHiking Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden27.jpgCampsite at Elk Gardenhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden26.jpgElk Garden ViewsAfter the storms stopped, we got great views from Elk Garden.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden25.jpgCheap Ponchohttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden24.jpgCheap Ponchohttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden23.jpgViews from Whitetophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden22.jpgThe Appalachian Trail Near Whitetop MountainThe Appalachian Trail Near Whitetop Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden21.jpgA Look Back at Buzzard Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden20.jpgChristine Enjoys the ViewsTaking in the views near Whitetop Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/elkgarden18.jpgBuzzard Rock Near Whitetop MountainBuzzard Rock Near Whitetop Mountain2016-12-05T14:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/07/12/signal-knob/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/junction-of-mass-and-tuscarora.jpgJunction of the Massanutten and Tuscarora Trailshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wvpt.jpgWVPThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/view-from-wvpt.jpgView From WVPThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/view-from-tuscarora.jpgView from the Tuscarora Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/view-from-trail.jpgViews Along the Climb to Signal KnobThere were some pretty views through the trees on the climb to Signal Knob. The higher we climbed, the prettier the mountain laurel became. Low elevation laurel had already gone to seed.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tuscarora.jpgWalking the Tuscarora Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toad.jpgCute Toadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/signal-knob-view.jpgThe View from Signal KnobYou can see the town of Strasburg from Signal Knob. We weren't terribly impressed with the view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sign-at-signal-knob-trail.jpgTrail Sign at the Beginning of Signal Knob Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rose.jpgWild Rose2016-11-17T17:58:54+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/01/02/cascade-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/swimming.jpgSwimming Holehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/waterfallcloseup.jpgCascades Close UpPeople love to stand under the falls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vertical-falls.jpgVertical ViewA vertical view - without people!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/storm-damage.jpgStorm Damagehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stone-creek-scenery.jpgPretty Stream SceneryThere was tons of stream scenery along the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/rhodies.jpgRhodieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pretty-stream-scene.jpgAdam Along the StreamAdam enjoys the stream.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/on-the-way-to-cascades.jpgOn the Way to the Cascadeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hikeback3.jpgHiking Backhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hikeback2.jpgHiking Back2018-04-09T12:46:25+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/03/07/appalachian-trail-ashby-gap-to-bears-den-rocks-the-roller-coaster/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/views-on-roller-coaster.jpgNice Foliage Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stream-crossing.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/second-shelter.jpgSam Moore Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rollercoaster-entrance.jpgRollercoaster Entrancehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocky-climbing-on-roller-coaster.jpgRocky Climbs on the Roller CoasterMuch of the roller coaster was quite rocky!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/old-tree.jpgOld Tree on Buzzard HillBuzzard Hill had a nice view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/old-stone-wall.jpgOld Stone Wallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/lunch-spot-on-roller-coaster.jpgPretty Spot to Eat LunchA pretty spot to eat lunch along Morgan Mill Stream.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/litter.jpgLitter on the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/last-big-descent.jpgLast Big Descent on the Roller Coaster2022-06-09T13:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/04/03/robertson-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stream-along-fire-road.jpgStream Along the Fire Roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/robertson-summit.jpgRobertson Mountain SummitNo one else to be seen on the trail on this day!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/robertson-mountain-trail.jpgRobertson Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/old-rag-fire-road.jpgOld Rag Fire Roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/limberlost.jpgLimberlosthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/gnarled-trees.jpgGnarled Treeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/feature_robertson-mountain.jpgSummit of Robertson MountainThe summit of Robertson Mountain is less visited than many peaks in Shenandoah.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/descent-of-robertson.jpgDescending Robertson Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/campsite-near-robertson-summit.jpgCampsite Near the Robertson Summithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/buildings.jpgBuildings Along the Fire RoadNot sure what these building are used for.2016-11-17T17:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/05/08/pamplin-historical-park-trails/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin11.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin10.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin9.jpgPamplin Historical ParkCaptionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin8.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin7.jpgPamplin Historical ParkCaptionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin6.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin5.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin4.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin3.jpgPamplin Historical Parkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pamplin2.jpgPamplin HistoricalEnter caption text2018-07-30T20:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/10/23/great-channels/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels25.jpgElevation at the top of Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels24.jpgThe Great Channels from the Tophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels23.jpgLeaving the Great Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels22.jpgThe Precarious Fire TowerThe fire tower is closed to climbing. It is very tall and rickety.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels21.jpgA Look Up from the Bottom of Great Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels20.jpgJumbles of Boulders in the Great Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels19.jpgA Look Up from the Bottom of Great Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels18.jpgInside Virginia's Great ChannelsThe rock walls of the channels had lots of interesting textures.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels17.jpgInside Virginia's Great Channelshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/greatchannels16.jpgInside Virginia's Great Channels2022-09-18T12:27:26+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/23/sharp-top-and-buzzards-roost/2023-11-01T23:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/30/duncan-knob/2016-10-27T20:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/09/05/hidden-rocks/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-feature.jpgHidden Rocks ViewTony and Adam launched a drone from the top of Hidden Rocks.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-11.jpgGrillizza Pizzahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-10.jpgDescending Hidden Crackshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-9.jpgThe Top of Hidden Crackshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-8.jpgHidden CracksThe second crag on the hikes is known locally as Hidden Cracks.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-7.jpgSide View of Hidden Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-6.jpgRipening Blueberrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-5.jpgChristine & Adam Atop the Craghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-4.jpgRock Climber at Hidden Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hidden-rocks-3.jpgBlooming Rosebay Rhododendron2016-09-05T22:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/13/the-devils-marbleyard/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/widow.jpgBlack Widowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/trail-start.jpgNational Forest Markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/top-of-the-ridge.jpgTop of the Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/snail.jpgSnailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/second-stream-crossing.jpgSecond Stream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/old-burn.jpgOld Forest Fire Damage on Gunter Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mountains-and-clouds_1.jpgMountains and Clouds on Gunter Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mountain-view.jpgMountain View on Gunter Ridge TrailOne of the mountain views on the Gunter Ridge Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/lunch-by-the-stream.jpgLunch by the Streamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/locust-husk.jpgGross Locust Husk2016-08-30T16:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/map/2022-06-04T00:33:43+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/06/19/bird-knob-browns-hollow-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_feature.jpgViews Along the Massanutten TrailViews Along the Massanutten Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_27.jpgBrowns Hollow Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_26.jpgBrowns Hollow Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_25.jpgBig Campsite at the Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_24.jpgCrossing Browns RunKris crosses Browns Run.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_23.jpgLush Green Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_22.jpgSmall Waterfall on Browns RunSmall Waterfall on Browns Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_21.jpgCampsite on Browns Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_20.jpgLush Green Foresthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bird_brown_19.jpgViews Through the Trees2018-03-28T22:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/03/31/sherando-lake-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bluemountain1.jpgBlue Mountain Breweyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/uphill.jpguphillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/trailsystem.jpgtrailsystemhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stream.jpgStreamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/spillway.jpgSpillwayThe hike ends after crossing a cement bridge over the spillway.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rocky.jpgRocky Uphillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rocky-climb.jpgClimbhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/overlook-rock.jpgOverlook Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lookout-rock.jpgLookout RockLookout Rock provides a nice view of the valley, lake and mountains.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lakeside.jpgEnjoying the ViewAdam takes in a beach/lake view.2016-11-04T12:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/06/03/massanutten-ridge-trail/2024-07-01T14:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/07/24/bird-knob/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/back-onto-the-ridge-trail.jpgBack Onto the Ridge Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/grassy-path.jpgGrassy Path on the Massanutten Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ant-hills.jpgGiant Ant Hillshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/view_3.jpgThe Other Viewpointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/view_4.jpgView on the Bird Knob HikeThe view was even better on the return leg of the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/flex_1.jpgMy Balance is Back!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bird-knob-loop.jpgStart of the Bird Knob Loophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/clearing.jpgClearing in the Woodshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/garbage.jpgPicking Up Trash in the Woodshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/road-walk.jpgRoad WalkingThe hike involved about a half mile of walking along a forest service road.2018-07-30T20:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/05/24/double-bear-rocks/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear12.jpgParkinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear11.jpgThe Descent of Pass MountainThe trail down is nicely graded with switchbacks.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear10.jpgDescent of Pass Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear9.jpgWalking the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear8.jpgRocky Portionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear7.jpgTwo Bears on the ATWe saw a mama bear and her yearling cub not far from the viewpoint.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear6.jpgShelter Loghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear5.jpgWater Source at Pass Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear4.jpgPass Mountain HutShortly before reaching the junction with the Applachian Trail, we passed the Pass Mountain Hut.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/double_bear3.jpgMary's Rock Through the Trees2016-05-24T20:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/04/19/national-park-centennial-3-book-reviews/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160419_134139.jpgMap & ChecklistMap & Checklisthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160419_134053-e1461092250250.jpg20160419_134053https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160419_134017.jpg20160419_134017https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160419_133935.jpg20160419_1339352016-04-22T17:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/trail-list/trails-in-northern-virginia/2016-03-07T17:41:08+00:00weekly0.6https://virginiatrailguide.com/2016/01/19/appalachian-trail-ashby-gap-to-front-royal/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/zoo.jpgSmithsonian ConservationWalking along the fenceline of the Smithsonian Conservation facility.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/yum.jpgYum - Lunchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/views-from-trail.jpgDescending the ATOn our way to the third shelter along this section.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/train-tracks.jpgTrain Trackshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stone-wall.jpgOld Stone Wallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spring-manassas-gap.jpgThe Spring at Manassas Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mountain-home.jpgMountain Homehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mosby-campground.jpgMosby Campgroundhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/meadow-view.jpgA Meadow ViewThe nice view after Tuckers Lane.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/manassas-gap.jpgManassas Gap Shelter2017-11-27T00:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/06/short-and-scenic-west-virginia-walks/2016-05-20T13:59:23+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/05/18/apple-orchard-falls-cornelius-creek-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stairs.jpgStairshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/north-creek.jpgSmall Cascade on North Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/trillium.jpgTrilliumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stream.jpgNorth CreekChristine checks out the creek early in the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/start-of-hike.jpgPromised Land 50K Runnershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spring-green.jpgSpring GreenA view into the valley on our way up the stairs.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sideview2.jpgSide View of Apple Orchardhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sideview.jpgSide Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/second-falls.jpgSmall Falls Above Apple Orchardhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fire-road.jpgFire Road2025-01-18T17:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/12/08/appalachian-trail-hog-camp-gap-to-punchbowl-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/end.jpgThe Endhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laurel.jpgLaurel Thickethttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/small-view.jpgPeek of a Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/climbing-rice.jpgClimbing Rice MountainClimbing Rice Mountain was tougher than it looked on the topo map.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bridge.jpgPedlar River Bridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pedlar.jpgPedlar Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dam.jpgDamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/reservoir.jpgLynchburg ReservoirThe trail skirts around the Lynchburg Reservoir.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/crossing2.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/walking.jpgWalking Along the AT2024-10-25T22:43:30+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/06/01/strickler-knob-via-massanutten-trailhead/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/scramblingbegins.jpgScramblinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/leadimagestrickler.jpgCrowds on Strickler KnobCrowds gather on one of Strickler Knob's perches.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rockyscramble.jpgAdam on the Scramblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/massanuttentrail.jpgMassanutten Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hikers.jpgHappy Hikershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pinkster.jpgPinksterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ladyslipper.jpgLady's SlipperWe spotted this beautiful pink lady's slipper orchid along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/waterfalldescent.jpgWaterfall Mountain Descenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/laurels.jpgMountain Laurelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stream.jpgStream2016-10-26T19:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/05/18/appalachian-trail-jenkins-gap-to-front-royal-route-522/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/fenceline-2.jpgFencelinehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/permits.jpgPermit Stationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ascending-compton.jpgAscending Comptonhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/compton-peak.jpgCompton PeakThe summit of Compton Peak offers two viewpoints - each about .2 miles off the AT. We went to to one of them.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/descending-compton.jpgDescending Comptonhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/at2.jpgAppalachian Trail at Compton Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/boundary.jpgPark Boundaryhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/possums-rest.jpgPossums RestThere is one obstructed viewpoint, called Possums Rest, shortly after passing out of the park boundary.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/descent-from-possums-rest.jpgDescent from Possums Resthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tom-floyd.jpgTom Floyd WaysideTom Floyd Wayside is outside the park boundary and is the last shelter before reaching Front Royal.2022-08-29T13:44:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/03/02/elk-run-trail/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12698058384_16a6c0b628_c.jpgMaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12698247414_3e26a1e91e_c.jpgSnowshoeingAdam makes his way across the meadow behind the community center.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12698218294_fdb546dbcd_c.jpgAdam and the Streamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12697885063_fb129857b5_c.jpgElk Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12697864493_75de84c181_c.jpgChristine Snowshoeinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12697838013_7dee202468_c.jpgBarnhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12697796083_fdc0a23234_c.jpgChristine Approacheshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12697773473_30c0e0fcbd_c.jpgThe Kite MansionThe Kite Mansion.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/12698064894_d5a69492c0_c.jpgAdam SnowshoeingAdam walks along the Elk Run Trail.2020-01-09T14:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/11/30/appalachian-trail-dripping-rock-to-rockfish-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/backbone.jpgDevils Backbonehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/boldrock.jpgBold RockThe tasting room at Bold Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/trailmagic.jpgTrail Magichttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/adamhiking.jpgAdam Hikinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rockwall.jpgRock Wallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/christinehiking.jpgChristine Hikinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wintergreenview.jpgWintergreen ViewChristine enjoys the outcropping overlooking Wintergreen.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/humpbackmountain.jpgHiking Over Humpback MountainAdam traverses Humpback Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/adamwintergreen.jpgWintergreenhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/views.jpgViews2018-11-05T18:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/09/27/a-chat-with-jennifer-pharr-davis/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jpd2.jpgJennifer Pharr DavisJennifer Pharr Davis presents at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters in Harpers Ferry, WV.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jpd.jpgjpd2015-08-26T17:45:27+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/08/18/murphy-chambers-farm-harpers-ferry/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/jpd.jpgATC Talkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/murphy-trail.jpgTrailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/trail-steps.jpgStepshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/berries.jpgBerrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/view-from-trail.jpgView from Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/murphy-farm.jpgMurphy FarmThe Murphy Farmhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/checking-the-map.jpgChecking the Maphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/john-brown-historical-site.jpgJohn Brown Historical Sitehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/boats-on-the-river.jpgRaftershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/adam-at-view.jpgAdam at the View2015-08-26T17:36:02+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/05/01/hazel-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wide_view_sm.jpgWide View of FallsHazel Falls are not terribly high, but they sit in a beautiful gorge.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wildflowers.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/trailhead-marker.jpgTrailhead at Meadow Springshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tough-uphill-climb.jpgSteep Climb Uphillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/steep-climb-down-to-falls.jpgClimb Down to Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/smaller-lower-falls.jpgChristine at the Small Lower Hazel Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rock-walls_1.jpgRock Wallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/resting-along-the-river.jpgNice Place to Resthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/junction-of-trail-to-falls.jpgJunction to Falls Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ice-cream.jpgShenandoah Blackberry Ice Cream2018-05-26T21:49:44+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/04/28/fridley-gap-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/christine-at-small-waterfallfb1.jpgChristine at the Small WaterfallThis small waterfall feeds one of the most popular swimming holes in the area,https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/walking-in-the-streamfb.jpgWalking in the StreambedEarly in the hike, the trail traverses the streambed. There are plenty of rocks, so it's fairly easy to hop from spot to spot and avoid getting your feet wet.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/trail-marker.jpgtrail markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/steep-uphill.jpgSteep Uphill Over Third MountainThe ascent of Third Mountain is very steep!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/steep-downhill.jpgSteep Descent of Third Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/small-waterfall.jpgSmall Waterfallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rock-slope.jpgRock Slidehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/redbud-blooming.jpgRedbuds Bloominghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pretty-sky-at-overlook-2.jpgpretty sky at overlook 2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/overlook1_1.jpgRocks at Grubbs Overlook2016-10-31T12:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/09/19/three-ridges/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chuckwagon.jpgchuckwagonhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/adam-and-the-third-nice-view1.jpgAdam and a Nice Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/she-survived.jpgShe Survivedhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/adam-told-ghost-stories.jpgAdam Told Ghost StoriesEntertainment unfolds by the campfire.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/adam-hikes-the-appalachian-trail.jpgAdam Hikes the Appalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/christine-on-the-mau-har-trail.jpgHappy for More Moderate Climbinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/maupin-field-shelter_1.jpgMaupin Field Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/reeds-gap.jpgReturning to Reeds GapReturning to Reeds Gap. At this point, Adam said he was 90% sure he was going to survive the trip.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/mau-har-at-maupin.jpgThe Mau-Har Starts Next to Maupin Field Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/steeeeep-climb-for-christine.jpgStruggling Up the Mau-Har2018-11-24T14:46:54+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/09/17/overall-run/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/overall.jpgChristine Enjoys the View at Overall Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/overall-run-view_1.jpgAdam Enjoys the View at Overall RunAdam enjoys the western view from Overall Run.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/first-falls.jpgFirst Falls on Overall Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/campground.jpgReturn Through the Campgroundhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/trail-junctions_1.jpgTrail Junction on Overall Run Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/steps-on-tuscarora-trail.jpgSteep Section on the Tuscarora TrailAdam climbs down the one steep section of the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/clearing.jpgClearing Along Beecher Ridge Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/view-from-overall-run.jpgCrowded Viewpointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/adam-on-traces-trail.jpgAdam on the Traces Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/overall-run.jpgOverall Run Waterfall2015-08-26T16:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/07/08/little-devils-stairs/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/yellow-moth.jpgYellow Moth in Shenandoahhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wildflower.jpgWildflower Along Little Devils Stairshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/why-are-the-mountains-blue.jpgWhy Are the Mountains Blue - Bolen Cemeteryhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/waterfall-at-top-of-keyser-run.jpgWaterfall at the Top of Keyser RunThe largest of the falls was at the very top of the gorge.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/stream_1.jpgPretty Keyser Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/stream.jpgKeyser Run Was Flowinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/stream-crossing.jpgOne of Many Stream Crossings on the Little Devils Stairs Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/steep.jpgSteep Uphill on Little Devils StairsAdam climbs up the steepest part of the Little Devils Stairs hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/start-of-little-devil-stairs-hike.jpgStart of Little Devils Stairs Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rocky-uphill.jpgChristine Contemplates the Rocky Trail2018-06-11T11:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/15/appalachian-trail-elkwallow-to-jenkins-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/high-above-skyline-day-2.jpgDistant Skyline Drivehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/another-view-day-2.jpgAnother Great Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/old-foundation-day-2.jpgOld Foundationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/consulting-the-marker-day-2.jpgConsulting a Trail Markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/adam-and-christine-on-marshall-day-2.jpgAdam and Christine on North Marshallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dayhikers-day-2.jpgDayhikersWe saw a lot of dayhikers as we approached Jenkins Gap.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bear-day-2.jpgThe Only Bear We Sawhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/taking-in-the-view-day-2.jpgChristine Taking in the ViewChristine enjoys the view from one of the Marshalls.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/christine-on-marshall-day-2.jpgChristine on North Marshallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/breakfast-day-2.jpgBreakfast TimeThe table got really crowded at breakfast time, so we cooked on the little stone bench on the side of the shelter.2015-08-26T15:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/05/06/bear-church-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jones-mountain-cabin1.jpgThe Jones Mountain CabinThe Jones Mountain cabin sits in a peaceful opening in the woods. Below: Christine walks through a tunnel of ancient mountain laurel on the path down to the cabin; Christine has new hiking shoes - Montrail Mountain Masochists (very comfy!); Christine enjoys the wilderness views from the rock.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wildflower.jpgWildflowers Along the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/waterfall.jpgFirst Waterfall on Staunton River TrailThis was the first of many small waterfalls we saw along the Staunton River trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/trillium.jpgTrilliumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tall-straight-trees.jpgBeautiful, Tall Straight Trees on the Staunton River Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/staunton-river.jpgThe Staunton Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/start-of-staunton-river-trail.jpgStart of the Staunton River TrailAdam pauses to look at distances marked on the Staunton River trail sign.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/second-waterfall.jpgAnother Small Waterfall on the Staunton River Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/patc-work-crew.jpgPATC Work CrewPATC volunteers have been working on the trails in this area for over five years, spending 1000+ hours of their time.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/old-stone-wall.jpgOld Stone Wall in Shenandoah2025-06-03T23:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/29/byrds-nest-4-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/byrds-nest_1.jpgAnother View of Byrd's NestA front view of Byrd's Nest.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/neighbor-mountain.jpgAdam Walking the Neighbor Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/road-walk.jpgRoad Walkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/azaleas.jpgBlooming Azaleashttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/rocky-trail.jpgAdam Hiking Along the Rocky Appalachian TrailAdam hikes along a rocky section of the Appalachian Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/start-of-hike.jpgStart of Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/the-ru.jpgParking at Beahms Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/byrds-nest.jpgByrd's NestByrd's Nest #4 sits in a lovely opening off the Neighbor Mountain trail.2015-08-26T15:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/14/appalachian-trail-beagle-gap-to-turk-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fern.jpgFernhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/powerlines.jpgPowerlineshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwarf-iris.jpgDwarf Irishttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/entries.jpgCalf Mountain JournalThe journal at Calf Mountain shelter was full of fascinating and entertaining entries.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/reroute.jpgReroutehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/shelter.jpgCalf Mountain Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/shelter-journal.jpgAdam Readinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/trail.jpgGreen TrailThe understory turned green early in the spring of 2012.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/uphill-climb.jpgUphill Climbhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/view_1.jpgView Along the RidgeA nice view along the ridgeline. You can see the spring green creeping up the mountainsides.2015-08-26T15:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/03/17/furnace-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-leaping-on-the-fire-road.jpgAdam Leaping on the Fire Roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/start-of-furnace-mountain-trail.jpgStart of the Furnace Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/crossing-madison-run.jpgCrossing Madison RunAdam rock hops across Madison Run.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/christine-on-the-trail_1.jpgHiking AlongYou can see the valley below through the trees for much of the hike up.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-on-rock-slope.jpgAdam on Talushttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/christine-on-rocky-section.jpgChristine on Talus SlopeChristine hikes on the trail across the talus slope.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/christine.jpgchristinehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/illegal-fire-pit.jpgIllegal Firehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-on-summit.jpgAdam on the Summit 2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-on-summit_1.jpgAdam on the Summit2017-12-17T01:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/30/hone-quarry-ridge/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rocky-trail_1.jpgRocky TrailAn example of the rocky trail conditions.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/typical-scene.jpgTypical Sunday Scenehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hone-trailhead.jpgHone Trailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/buggies.jpgParked Buggieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/abbie-point.jpgAdam Enjoys the View from Abbie PointAdam enjoys the view from Abbie Pointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mennonite.jpgMennonite PicnicThere was a large group of Mennonites picnicking at Hone Quarry. They're a common site in the Shenandoah Valley. If you hike anywhere west of the city (towards Dayton or Ottobine) on Sunday, you'll see many families out in buggies and on bikes.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/horse.jpgHorsehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/campsite.jpgCampsitehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hiking-uphill_1.jpgHiking Uphillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/colorful-woods.jpgColorful Woods2015-08-26T15:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/22/dobie-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/boots_1.jpgNew BootsTaking in the View from Glass Hollowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/trail-junction.jpgTrail Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/glass-hollow.jpgGlass Hollow OverlookTaking in the view from the Glass Hollow Overlookhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/golden-forest.jpgGolden ForestA golden canopy in the fall.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/crossing-mill-creek.jpgCrossing Mill Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/shelter.jpgPaul C. Wolfe Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/inside-shelter.jpgInside the ShelterAdam checks out the shelter log in the Paul C. Wolfe shelter.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/into-the-wild.jpgQuote - Into the Wildhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/log.jpgLog Bookhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/privy.jpgHalf Door Privy2022-09-01T08:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/13/oldrag/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/adam-road-walking.jpgLots of Road Walkinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/christine-on-the-trail.jpgChristine Hiking Up the TrailChristine Hiking Up the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/giant-boulders.jpgGiant Boulders Along the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/giant-boulders-and-adam.jpgGiant Boulders Along the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/scrambling-begins.jpgThe Scrambling BeginsThe Scrambling Beginshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/first-views.jpgFirst Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wider-view-before-starting-major-scramble.jpgWider View Before starting Major Scramblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/begger.jpgBeggar on the Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/slot.jpgScramble Downhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/slot_1.jpgDipping Into a Narrow Slot2018-11-14T12:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/04/flat-top/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/view-of-sharp-top-from-flat-top.jpgA View of Sharp Top from Flat TopA view of Sharp Top from just below the Flat Top summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/view-from-the-pinnacle_2.jpgView from the PinnacleA view from the Pinnacle.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/summit-of-flat-top.jpgThe actual summit of Flat Tophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/peaks-dining-room.jpgPeak View Dining Roomhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lily.jpgDay Lilyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hiker-in-motion.jpgChristine in Motionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/flat-top-trail.jpgFlat Top Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/flat-top-summit.jpgView Just Below the Flat Top SummitView just below the Flat Top summit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fern-along-the-trail.jpgFerns Along the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/cross-rock.jpgCross Rock2015-08-26T15:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/27/appalachian-trail-powell-gap-to-swift-run-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mountain-laurel_1.jpgMountain Laurelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wookie-on-the-at_1.jpgWookie on the Appalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wookie-and-adam-on-the-at.jpgWalking along the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/crossing-skyline.jpgCrossing Skyline Drivehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/hightop-hut.jpgHightop Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/hightop-summit.jpgSummit of Hightop MountainSummit of Hightop Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/columbine_1.jpgBlooming Columbine2015-08-26T15:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/18/twin-pinnacles-trail/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/big-pinnacle-overlooking-massie-gap.jpgBig Pinnacle overlooking Massie GapBig Pinnacle overlooking Massie Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/trail.jpgTrail Leaving Little PinnacleThe trail leaving Little Pinnacle.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/little-pinnacle-view_3.jpgView from Little PinnacleThe view from Little Pinnacle.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/storm-shelter.jpgStorm ShelterThe 1.6 mile loop trail has several storm shelters built by a local boy scout troop.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/twin-pinnacles-trailhead.jpgTwin Pinnacles trailheadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rhodies.jpgCatawba Rhodedendronhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rhodies-and-at.jpgRhodedendron Along the AThttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/at_1.jpgAT through Massie Gaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/grayson-higlands-hiking.jpgGrayson Higlands Hikinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/grayson-higlands-view.jpgGrayson Highlands view2015-08-26T15:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/06/04/rocky-knob/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chateau-morrissette.jpgChateau Morrisettehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/hiking-in-open-meadows.jpgHiking in Open Pasturehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/open-view.jpgOpen Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/meadow-and-trail-marker.jpgOpen Meadow and Trail Markerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wildflowers.jpgWildflowershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/azaleas.jpgAzaleashttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mountain-laurel.jpgMore Mountain Laurelhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/view-from-rocky-knob_1.jpgView from Rocky Knobhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rocky-knob-hut.jpgRocky Knob Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rocky-knob-hut_1.jpgRocky Knob Hut Sideview2015-08-26T15:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/04/10/appalachian-trail-skyland-to-thornton-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jason-climbs.jpgClimbing up to the viewpointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/marys-rock-adam.jpgAdam rests on Mary's Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/marys-rock_1.jpgView from Mary's Rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jason-on-marys-rock.jpgJason on marys rockJason on marys rockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/adam-on-marys-rock.jpgThornton Gap Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/marys-rock_3.jpgMary's Rock Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/valley.jpgFading light across the valleyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/rolling-hills.jpgRolling Hills Near SunsetRolling Hills Near Sunsethttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/little-stony-man_1.jpgThe View from Little Stony Manhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jason-checks-out-the-lichen.jpgJason checks out the lichen2015-08-26T15:22:29+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/03/20/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-beagle-gap-to-rockfish-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fence1.jpgFencehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wookie-and-adam1.jpgwookie and adamhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/open-view1.jpgopen viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/at-across-meadow1.jpgAT Crossing the MeadowThis is one of the few open sections of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/barren1.jpgStill barren in early springhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/white-blaze1.jpgWhite Blazehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/walking-uphill1.jpgWalking up to Bear's Den Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/trail-sign1.jpgBeagle Gap Trail Signhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/plants1.jpgPretty and Colorfulhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/rocks1.jpgLarge 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rock2020-06-23T17:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/17/the-priest/2025-03-06T09:21:35+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/15/crabtree-falls/2020-06-11T21:28:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/12/limberlost/2024-04-17T18:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/23/allegheny-highlands-trail/2015-08-25T22:44:14+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/20/visiting-west-virginia/2015-08-25T22:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/18/bearfence-mountain/2016-07-27T12:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/09/dry-run-falls/2015-08-25T22:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/05/strickler-knob/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/view.jpgView from StricklerThe view of New Market Gap from Strickler Knob is amazing!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/trailsign.jpgTrail Signhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stricklerview.jpgStrickler Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/streamcrossing.jpgCrossing Passage Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/spinewalk.jpgSpine Walkhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/scrambling.jpgScramblinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rockformation3.jpgRock Formationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rockformation2.jpgRock Formationhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rockformation.jpgRock FormationThe hike to Strickler Knob has lots of interesting rock formations to scramble over!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/parking.jpgPark Here2020-04-19T00:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/06/sky-meadows-loop-2/2015-08-25T22:23:38+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/17/mount-rogers/2025-04-11T15:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/06/27/appalachian-trail-jennings-creek-to-the-james-river/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/view-from-trail.jpgNicest View on Day 3https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stream1.jpgStream Crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rhodie-close.jpgRhododendron Close Uphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/matts-creek.jpgArriving at Matts Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/looking-back-to-apple-orchard.jpgA Distant View of the Apple Orchard Domehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/james.jpgFirst View of the JamesWe started to see views of the James River through the trees.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/james-bridge.jpgWe can see the Foot Footbridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hiking-along-the-james.jpghiking along the jameshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hiking-along-matts-creek.jpgHiking Along Matts Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/footbridge1.jpgCrossing the James River Foot BridgeWe crossed the Foot Footbridge at the end of our hike.2019-04-04T15:19:13+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/06/12/appalachian-trail-punchbowl-mountain-to-the-james-river/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/wildflower.jpgWild Geraniumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/view-of-the-james.jpgView of the James Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/view-from-the-ridge.jpgViews from the Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/tree-hugger.jpgTree Huggerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rocky-row-run.jpgRocky Row RunLovely Rocky Row Run ran along the last mile of the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rhodies.jpgCatawba Rhododendronhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/punchbowl-shelter.jpgPunchbowl Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/punchbowl-pond.jpgPond at Punchbowl Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ottie-cline.jpgOttie Cline Memorialhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/laurel.jpgMountain Laurel2016-04-13T00:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/05/29/backpacking-gear-review-2015-edition/2015-06-10T11:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/05/12/moormans-river-big-branch-falls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16907701945_d96bf54ec8_c.jpgScenic Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16907701775_8f8971a48f_c.jpgMoorman's Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16907699735_f9c96bbf8a_c.jpgBetter Wadinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16906703031_5ea78e5d4c_c.jpgStarr Hill Beerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16906699611_86f950bb66_c.jpgCrozet Pizzahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16906453332_d2d38ab29d_c.jpgLower FallsThe lower falls are really pretty.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16906449682_2181a1d612_c.jpgFirst Attempthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16906449582_ae314e7cd1_c.jpgPretty Riverhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16881813366_8ab62f3f7a_c.jpgAdam at the FallsAdam at the Fallshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16721531039_3a9cf63577_c.jpgStream CrossingChristine rock hops across the stream.2015-05-27T18:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/04/26/furnace-mountain-austin-mountain-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/feature3.jpgOn the Shoulder of Austin MountainAdam crosses one of the large talus slopes on the side of Austin Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/browns-gap-fireroad.jpgBrowns Gap Fireroadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/madison-run-crossing.jpgCrossing Madison RunAdam crosses Madison Run.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/climbing-furnace.jpgClimbing Furnacehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view-from-furnace-trail.jpgView from the Furnace Mountain Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view-of-austin-from-furnace.jpgView of Austin Mountain from Furnace Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/furnace-mountain-view.jpgOverlook on Furnace MountainThe view from Furnace Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view-looking-back-at-furnace.jpgLooking Back at Furnace Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/furnace-trayfoot-junction.jpgFurnace-Trayfoot Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view-from-trayfoot-trail.jpgView from Trayfoot Trail2019-05-15T13:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/03/22/appalachian-trail-reeds-gap-to-dripping-rock/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/reidsgapsign.jpgReids Gap Parkinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/icyat.jpgIcy Appalachian Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/icecoating.jpgCoating of Icehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/crossingtheparkway.jpgChristine Crosses the BRPhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/icefalls.jpgIce FallsThere were several rock face covered with snow melt and re-frozen run-off. They made pretty ice formations.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/throughbranches.jpgThrough the Brancheshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view.jpgSnowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/downhillaftercrossing.jpgWalking the AT in Icehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/overlooksign.jpgSign to Overlookhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view3.jpgOverlookViews from the first overlook were practically lost to the swirling snow.2015-04-22T13:30:17+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/03/loft-mountain-loop/2015-03-22T00:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/04/14/part-one-backpacking-101-with-the-patc/2020-07-12T18:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/03/14/kepler-overlook/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/view-1.jpgNice View - Kepler OverlookOne of the rocky outcroppings along the ridge.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/uphill.jpgAdam Climbs Uphillhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/swover2.jpgSwover Creek Chickenhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/swover1.jpgBeers at Swover Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/start-of-hike.jpgStart of Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/spur-trail.jpgSpur TrailAdam enjoys the first view of the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/snow-dusting.jpgDusting of Snowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selfie.jpgSelfiehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/old-furnace.jpgVan Buren FurnaceVan Buren Furnace sits near the trailhead.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/nice-campsite.jpgNice Campsite2015-03-21T01:26:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/02/05/neighbor-mountain-jeremys-run-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kris.jpgkrishttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys51.jpgJeremys Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys8.jpgHeadlampsWe hiked by headlamp the last hour.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys7.jpgJeremys Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys6.jpgJeremys Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys4.jpgWaterfall Campsite on Jeremy Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys3.jpgCrossing Jeremys Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys2.jpgCrossing Jeremys Runhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jeremys.jpgFailed CampWe tried to find a way to rig up shelter, but in the end we decided it was better to hike out.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/neighbor8.jpgNeighbor Mountain Descent2017-04-10T23:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/01/19/old-rag-via-berry-hollow/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag15.jpgGolden TreesAll we had to do was look up to see all the fall glory!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag14.jpgByrds Nest Day Use Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag13.jpgDescenthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag12.jpgOld Rag Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag11.jpgOld Rag Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag10.jpgOld Rag SummitThe summit of Old Rag offers spectacular views.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag9.jpgOld Rag Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag8.jpgOld Rag Viewshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag7.jpgFirst Views from Old Raghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/oldrag6.jpgAscending the Saddle Trail2023-10-18T15:00:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/01/04/veach-gap-morgans-road/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach10.jpgSignshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach9.jpgDescendinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach8.jpgAnother Take on the Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach7.jpgRocky Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach6.jpgOpening ViewsThe higher we hiked, the more views we got through the trees.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach5.jpgRockier Massanutten Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach4.jpgBlazeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach3b.jpgCrossing Mill RunCrossing Mill Run. You can see the blaze on the tree on the opposite bank.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach3.jpgVeach Gap Hikehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/veach2.jpgFall Leaves on Water2023-10-09T01:53:34+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/07/26/house-mountain-2/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/goat-lick.jpgGoat Lickhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/vertical-view.jpgVertical Viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/goat-2.jpgNice Views from Big Househttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/friendly.jpgFriendly GoatHe was a friendly goat!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/begging.jpgBegginghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/strong-climber.jpgStrong Climberhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/goat.jpgWe Met a GoatThis cute goat joined us on the final climb to the summit of Big House Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/climbing-big-house.jpgAscending Big Househttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/inside-shelter.jpgInside Shelterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/saddle-meadow.jpgSaddle Meadow2014-07-28T18:47:06+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/03/dark-hollow-falls/2018-08-07T17:53:19+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/18/humpback-rock/2017-08-06T02:43:36+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/05/10/the-marshalls/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stormy.jpgStormy Weatherhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/north-marshall-2.jpgNorth Marshall ViewThe view from North Marshall with the approaching front.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ridge-walk.jpgWalking North Marshall Ridgehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/off-trail-3.jpgOff Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/off-trail-2.jpgOff Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/off-trail.jpgOff Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/layers.jpgMountain LayersMore great views are to be found along an unmarked path that departs the Appalachian Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/south-marshall-3.jpgSouth Marshallhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ascending-north.jpgAscending North MarshallAfter crossing Skyline Drive, the climb of North Marshall begins.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/south-ridge-view.jpgViews from South Marshall Ridge2018-12-27T18:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2014/04/16/fortunes-cove-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/views-near-tower.jpgViews Near Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wellmarked.jpgWell-Marked Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/waterfall.jpgSmall WaterfallWe passed this small, but pretty, waterfall early in the hike.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/views.jpgFortune's Cove ViewsViews from the Fortune's Cove trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/uphill.jpgSteep UphillAdam traverses steps on one of the steeper uphill sections.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trailsigns.jpgNature Conservancyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trailinfo.jpgTrail Infohttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/towers.jpgCell Towershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/redbuds.jpgRedbudshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pear.jpgPear Blossoms2014-04-29T15:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2013/04/01/cirith-ungol/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/stf-trapped19a.jpgSTf-Trapped19ahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/socu004.jpgSoCU004https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/towerofcirithungol.giftowerofcirithungolhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cirith-ungol.jpgcirith ungol2013-04-04T21:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/08/08/a-birthday-on-north-fork-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/chimney-top.jpgTuscorora CliffTuscarora quartzite makes up the cliffs along the crest of North Fork Mountain. https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/chimney-top_1.jpgAdam Enjoys the ViewAdam enjoys his birthday view!2012-10-05T02:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/16/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-loft-mountain-to-brown-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wookie-at-ivy-creek.jpgWookie at Ivy Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/eastern-overlook.jpgEastern Overlookhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/loft-mountain_1.jpgThe View from Atop Loft MountainThe view from Loft Mountain is one of the nicest in the park.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/loft-mountain_2.jpgChristine and Wookie Christine and Wookie enjoy the windy view on Loft Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wookie-drinking.jpgWookie Drinkinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/massanutten-view_1.jpgMassanuttenhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ent.jpgEntThis tree looked like one of J.R.R. Tolkein's Ents (see the eyes, nose and mouth?)https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/monarch.jpgMonarchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/behind-campground_2.jpgBehind the Loft Mountain CampgroundSome great views are a short walk from the Loft Mountain Campground.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/behind-campground_3.jpgViews Near the Campground2012-06-11T23:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/04/10/edith-j-carrier-arboretum/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/daffodils.jpgAbundant DaffodilsDaffodils are abundant and impressive at their peak!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/geocache.jpgFinding a Geocachehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/map.jpgMaphttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/path.jpgPathway in the Arboretumhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/labyrinth.jpgEnjoying the Labyrinthhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/turtles.jpgTurtles SunningTurtles can usually be spotted basking in the sun.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mallard_1.jpgMallardhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bridge.jpgBridgeAdam enjoys a view of the pond from the bridge.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pond.jpgArboretum PondSpring is a gorgeous time of year to visit the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.2012-08-02T15:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2012/02/28/appalachian-trail-mm89-to-turk-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wookie-waiting-to-start.jpgWookie Waiting to Starthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wookie-and-adam.jpgWookie and Adam Climb UphillWookie and Adam climb uphill.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/turn-off-to-calvary-rocks.jpgRiprap Junctionhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/walking-under-the-pines.jpgWalking Under the PinesWookie and Adam make their way along the trail. We saw quite a few people along the segment of AT that makes up the Rip Rap circuit.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/problem-bear.jpgProblem Bear Signhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/crossing-the-drive.jpgCrossing the DriveThere was one road crossing on this section of trail.2012-05-31T23:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/12/18/appalachian-trail-brown-gap-to-mm-89/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bare-trees-on-the-at1.jpgbare-trees-on-the-athttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blackrock-signs1.jpgblackrock-signshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rock-jumble_1.jpgRock Jumblehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blackrock-hut.jpgBlackrock Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blackrock-journal.jpgJournalhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hot-beverages.jpgHot Beverageshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/skyline-drive.jpgSkyline Drivehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pizza.jpgPizzahttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blackrock-summit.jpgAdam Hikes Around Blackrockhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rock-jumble.jpgRock Jumble on Blackrock2012-05-31T23:19:09+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/31/mill-prong-rapidan-camp-trail/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brown-house-top-bottom.jpgThe Brown House The Brown House (as opposed to the White House) is where President Hoover stayed.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brown-house.jpgbrown househttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/historical.jpghistoricalhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ferny_1.jpgFernshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/horse-crossing.jpghorse crossinghttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/porc-crossing.jpgDeep Waterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/historical_2.jpghistorical_2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/letter.jpgletterhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brown-house-wide-angle.jpgBrown Househttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/big-rock-falls-adam.jpgBig Rock FallsBig Rock Falls is located along the trail right before you cross the river.2016-10-14T20:23:56+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/09/25/appalachian-trail-%e2%80%93-powell-gap-to-loft-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ivy-creek-maintenance1.jpgIvy Creek Maintenancehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lunch.jpgLunch at the Loft Mountain Waysidehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/finishing-at-loft-mountain.jpgFinishing at Loft Mountainhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/monarch.jpgMonarchhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/spider-web.jpgSpider Web with Dewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sunrays.jpgSunrayshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ivy-creek.jpgIvy Creekhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/view-of-skyline-drive.jpgView of Skyline DriveWe got a great view of Skyline Drive and the mountains beyond on our second day.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/backpackers.jpgFunny Backpackershttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ivy-creek-overlook.jpgIvy Creek Overlook2013-08-14T11:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/10/17/shenandoah-scenes-fall-2011/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/the-point.jpgThe PointThe Point Overlook on Skyline Drive has a short trail that leads down to a beautiful rocky outcropping.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sunset.jpgSunsetAt the end of the evening, we were treated to a beautiful sunset!https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/foliage_1.jpgBacklit FoliageLooking back toward Hawksbill Mountain.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/crescent-rock.jpgCrescent RockCrescent Rock is a short hike from the same-named overlook along skyline drive. The trail starts at the north end of the parking area.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/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+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/07/24/appalachian-trail-elkwallow-to-thornton-gap/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/columbine.jpgColumbinehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blueberries-at-home.jpgBlueberries at homehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/crossing-211.jpgCrossing 211https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/doe.jpgDoe near the Pass Mountain Huthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ferns1.jpgFernshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/indian-pipes.jpgIndian Pipeshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/journal-and-fire-pit.jpgJournal and fire pithttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blueberries.jpgBlueberrieshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blackberries.jpgBlackberriesBlackberries along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lush-forest.jpglush forest2011-07-25T00:09:00+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2011/05/27/compton-peak/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/view3.jpgChristine on the Western Viewpointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/view2.jpgBeautiful Skyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/buck.jpgBuckhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/thruhiker1.jpgThruhiker Headed NorthA thru-hiker heads north along the Appalachian Trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/trailup.jpgAdam Makes His Way Up the Trailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/giantboulder.jpgGiant Boulderhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/view.jpgAdam Takes in the View from Compton Peakhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/azaleas1.jpgNative Azaleashttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/other-summit.jpgEastern Viewpointhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/rocky.jpgThe Climb to the Eastern Summit was Rocky2016-05-27T01:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/10/fox-hollow-loop/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dickey-ridge.jpgDickey Ridge Visitor Centerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/trailhead-fox-hollow.jpgTrailhead for Fox Hollowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fox-hollow.jpgFox Hollow trail markerThe Fox Hollow Trail is well marked by cement posts.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stone-wall.jpgPile of Rockshttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fox-hollow_2.jpgfox hollow_2https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fox-hollow_1.jpgHeadstone in Fox Hollowhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/spring-box-fox.jpgOld boxed springhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stone-wall_1.jpgOld stone wall in Fox HollowThere are many old stone walls in Fox Hollow.2020-02-21T01:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/05/07/trimble-mountain/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/todd-lake-blog.jpgTodd Lakehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/trimble-mountain-view-blog.jpgTrimble Mountain from the Todd Lake DamA View of Trimble Mountain from the Todd Lake Damhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/view-from-trail-blog.jpgAdam takes in the viewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/view-from-trail_1-blog.jpgView From the TrailOne of the few openings in the trees that provided a view.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/wild-iris-blog.jpgWild IrisThere were so many different kinds of wildflowers growing along the trail.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dogwood-blog.jpgDogwoodhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/wildflower-blog.jpgWildflowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/frog-blog.jpgA tiny frogThis little frog was about the size of a fingernailhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/wildflower_1-blog.jpgWildflowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/yellow-blazes-blog.jpgDouble Yellow Blazes2010-10-06T14:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/09/14/woodstock-tower/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wagon-road.jpgwagon roadhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/rest-stop.jpgRest Stophttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/view.jpgviewhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/tower-inside_1.jpgInside the Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/view_1.jpgViewThe view from the Woodstock Tower is panoramic - offering views of the valley, river and distant mountains.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/foliage.jpgfoliagehttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/tower.jpgtowerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/tower_3.jpgtower_3The Woodstock Towerhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ohv.jpgohvThe area has lots of ATV and dirt bike trails.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sign_1.jpgSigns2013-10-31T14:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/01/01/adams-2009-hiking-highlights/2010-01-01T16:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/01/millers-head/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/skyland1.jpgskylandhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/signpost.jpgsignposthttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/skyland.jpgskylandhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brushytop.jpgbrushytopBrushytop offers a nice view of the valley.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mountain-view-blog.jpgThe view from a small rock outcropping before the observatory was prettier than the actual Millers Headhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/trail.jpgtrailThe trail was covered with fall leaves.https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/observatory-view_4.jpgobservatory view_4https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/observatory-view_1.jpgobservatory view_12009-10-16T22:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/25/canyon-rim-trail/https://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rhodies.jpgThe rhododendron along this trail are jungle-thickThe rhododendron along this trail are jungle-thickhttps://virginiatrailguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lady-slipper.jpgPink Lady SlipperPink Lady Slipper2024-10-07T11:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://virginiatrailguide.comdaily1.02025-06-17T15:40:20+00:00