2013 Trips
Shuckstack
12.6 miles of hiking • 2250' elevation gain • 1 night
Did a loop of Lake Shore Trail, Lost Cove Trail, and then back down to the parking lot via the Appalachian Trail. Weather was perfect. Slight rain on the way into campsite 90, but cleared up to reveal bountiful stars. The next morning was the climb up to Shuckstack Firetower that produced limitless views in all directions.
November 2 – November 3, 2013
Charlie's Bunyon
1 miles of hiking • 1750' elevation gain • 1 night
Out and back with an overnight in Icewater Spring shelter. Lots of loud snorers... Hike and views were good. Slightly overcast on the second day with some afternoon showers.
July 19 – July 20, 2013
Rockytop
13.5 miles of hiking • 3500' elevation gain •
Neat hike. A bit long for a day hike, but was still nice. Cloud coverage most of the time, but made for a good temp.
July 13, 2013
Gregory Bald
15.5 miles of hiking • 3500' elevation gain • 2 nights
Family hike (mother-, father-, and two sister-in-laws, plus my wife). 3 days, two nights. Absolutely incredible. It was a difficult hike, but well worth it. Saw the sun set and moon rise on Gregory Bald. Deer were grazing and walking up close to you.
May 24 – May 26, 2013
Frozen Head
7.5 miles of hiking • 2000' elevation gain •
Hiked up to the lookout tower on Frozenhead peak.
March 10, 2013
