Completing this trail was a significant accomplishment for me because I was able to connect the dots to complete the Pisgah 400 Challenge, a challenge to hike all 400 miles of trail in the Pisgah Ranger District. I have hiked both ends of the S Mills River Trail multiple times but never hiked the middle … Continue reading South Mills River Trail, Pisgah National Forest
My dear Appalachian Trail friend, Mudsmeller and her Mr. spent the last two weeks trying out snow birding from their Minnesota home to my neck of the woods. What fun we have had partaking in our favorite pastime; hiking, enjoying the vibrant live music scene, exploring local art, and sampling the many local craft beers … Continue reading 23 Feature Hike Revisited!
The Art Loeb Trail (ALT) is a 30 mile-ish trail that runs along the backbone of the Pisgah National Forest from the northern terminus at Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp to Davidson River Campground near Brevard and crossing some of the areas highest peaks. I have always been curious about who Art Loeb was and … Continue reading Art Loeb Revision!
What comes on the heels of a successful and wonderful hike? Another hike of course! My friend Lady Slipper is staying in the area for a month, so we planned another hike to follow our recent adventure on the Foothills Trail. Lady Slipper is still toiling in the world of work, though remotely, but making … Continue reading Exploring The Shining Rock Wilderness