July 13, 2010
Mount Rogers, VA at 5,729 ft., was by far our hardest hike on this trip. We camped out the night before and the temperature was perfect. One thing we learned on this night of camping is just how fast we can set up a tent at 1:00 a.m. In the morning we prepared for a 6 to 8 hour hike. The hike up to the Appalachian Trail (the AT) was about a mile and then we turned onto the AT for the remaining 3.5 miles. Once you get on the AT, the trail is extremely rocky in places. The trail proceeds up and down over 4 ridges. Then the last half mile or so is a hike through a very thick forest. There is no sign marking the top, but only a geological marker in a large stone at the top. The reason I made a point of this is that Beth and I nearly missed it. We thought we must be at the top, but it took us a while to see the marker. One bonus for hiking here is the view of the wild ponies. The rangers tell you they are wild, but what is the definition of wild? You can walk right up to them and take a picture and they will not run away.
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| We finally spotted the geological marker in this rock. Almost missed it! |
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