Sunday's hike to Doughton Park was a memorable one. The loop up Flat Rock Ridge Trail connecting with Bluff Mountain Trail and finally down Cedar Ridge Trail is a bit over 16 miles. The weather was brick, perhaps in the low 40's most of the day. The previous day's snow left about 3 inches on the higher elevations. The small group of 6 of us really enjoyed this hike through the snow. In the open area on top, beside the Blue Ridge Parkway, we spotted several groups of deer. Coming down we saw bear tracks in the snow and what appeared to be a large bobcat's tracks. The pileated woodpeckers were making a racket but I was only able to spot one briefly.
After hike dinner was at the ever popular Speedy Chef in Elkin. I think I'll get the fried oysters again.
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