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September 2012

Cornelius Creek in mid-April runs fast . . . and cold.

Water Water Everywhere

With near-record rains on Friday evening, we set out for that hiking water wonderland, the Apple Orchard/Cornelius Creek loop. And even along FR 59 on the way in, the stream rushed by full of fast white flow.
The rocks of the Devil's Marbleyard are about 2 million years old; the hiker is slightly less ancient.

No View of the James

Belfast Trail to Appalachian Trail, north on AT to James River overlook and back. 6.6 miles
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Show Your Support for the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All pretends she is going to have a hard time climbing Highcock Knob, here still a mile or so into the distance on the return walk.

Over Highcock Knob to Views of the James

The tangle of pretty trails through the James River Face Wilderness has confused us a bit over the years, and continued to do so this day.
A warming fire at Bryant Ridge Shelter.

The Longest 3.4 Miles Around

With a cold day before us and grandson Matthew along, a fire-ready destination seemed in order.
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