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Wildflower Walks

The focal point for The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All on these three walks was the return of the wildflowers.

Everybody Else Went to Cold Mountain?

Henry Lanum Trail loop hike in Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area. 6.2 miles.

The Start of Flower Season

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles

Great, New-to-Us, Snake-Free Hike!

Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)

March up Mill Mountain; March around Mill Mountain

Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)

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Wildflower Walks

The focal point for The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All on these three walks was the return of the wildflowers.
Looking east from Mt. Pleasant, 4/6/13.

Everybody Else Went to Cold Mountain?

Henry Lanum Trail loop hike in Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area. 6.2 miles.
Skunk cabbage – as sure a sign of spring as the first pitch of the season.

The Start of Flower Season

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles
Parts of the trail were freeeezy.

Great, New-to-Us, Snake-Free Hike!

Wildcat, Riprap, Appalachian Trail loop from Skyline Drive MP 92.1 (Wildcat Ridge parking area)

March up Mill Mountain; March around Mill Mountain

Hikes: March 9, 2013 (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline trails loop on Mill Mountain. About 4 miles); March 16, 2013 (Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail till it rained. About 4 miles)
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