Thursday, February 7, 2013

Jan 23 Purgatory Mountain Trail


The North Carolina Zoo just opened this trail to the public. The property had long been owned by the zoo and was a favorite lunchtime respite for zoo employees. I think we hiked about 3 miles on the two trails open on this property. It is an easy grade among the rock outcroppings. A couple mad made upland pools can be found here. It appears the squirrels like the signs too.


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Jan 21 Baker Mountain

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