The meadows were in motion with a strong wind blowing from the west. It was difficult to walk at times in these conditions.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Oct 9 2010 McAfee Knob
Oct 7 2010 White Top Hike
Oct 2 2010 Pinnacle Hike
Here we are gathered for another hike up heartbreak Ridge to the top of Pinnacle. It is a lovely autumn day without a cloud.
The Old Toll Road we hike on for short distance, was open to vehicles this Saturday. It is the only day of the year the road is open. Traffic, consisting of 4 wheel drive cars and trucks, travel in one direction along the road. Originally the road was the only option to get to Mt Mitchell.
Lunch is on the rocks of Pinnacle. Views are just spectacular here. Every seat was the best seat in the house.
This is the view toward Mt Mitchell. The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders nearby too.
Sept 30 2010 Moore's Knob Loop
Finally, after a couple months of relative inactivity, I'm back on the trail albeit a step or two slower. I wanted to get in a good workout prior to this weekend's Pinnacle hike and to break in a new pair of boots. So far I love my Zamberlins.

I think these nasty creatures are earwigs. They were all over the observation tower on Moore's Knob. None landed on me but they were buzzing all around causing me to make a hasty retreat from the tower and knob.

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