Hiking

This hike was slightly easier than expected based on some of the descriptions I had read, but it definitely still qualifies as a hike rather than a walk and had two amazing views. (more…)

Dripping Rock is one of my favorite easy hikes. It consists of a segment of the Appalachian Trail that ends at a ridge with a excellent view. The trip up has some steep sections where some stairs have been set up, but is otherwise an easy climb. At the top, the old trail required a rock clamber, but you can now walk around the cliff face and come up from behind without any climbing. (more…)

Calvary Rocks is an easy out and back that follows parts of the Appalachian trail and the Riprap loop trail. Did this on a fairly cool, cloudy day. The rocks at the top have some great views and are easier to get to than some of the nearby trails like Turk Mountain.  (more…)

Went on this a couple weeks ago. Wouldn’t even really call it a hike so much as a walk. It’s a well maintained fire road and the lower part has a very gentle grade. We had a young dog with us that hadn’t gotten much experience so we didn’t try any of the steeper sections. The road itself continues up to Skyline Drive and there are a number of trails that can be access from it that I am looking forward to checking out soon. (more…)