Views into Pearisburg
much of the time on the AT the view consists of 500 trees with glimpses of something interesting through the trees. Then you climb 1500 feet and the view changes…
Wapiti Shelter
I finished here early one day after a morning of rain. I'm not sure exactly what made this one of my favorite places. It was a nice mix of trees.…
Dismal Falls
Pretty dismal as it started raining just when I arrived. Not worth the .6 detour unless you really like waterfalls. This series of rapids just up the trail were at…
Mileage – Kilometerage?
People make markers to denote the milage from the southern terminus. I heard this year a European is making an effort to celebrate kilometers. I think some wag added a…
Powerlines
Powerline cuts provide some of the best views. Above Bland. Near Pearisburg
Burned
Came across this burned section on the way to Bland. Don't know if it was planned. It looks like Pines are replacing deciduous trees. Google says they are Japanese red…
Chestnut knob
The hike to Chestnut knob was steep at first but tapered off into this meadow that provided excellent views back along the trail. Looking forward after reaching the top revealed…
Another great pasture
This pasture was steep but great views were reward for the climb and also these cute flowers waving in the breeze.
Rye Valley
I have no idea what's in the Rye valley except what you see here. This was the only time that day with no trees in the way of the view.…
These cows have the best view
Parts of the AT go across private land like this pasture. I hope the cows appreciate the view. I surely did.