Tagged With: Southern Appalachian Balds
Grayson Highlands Backpacking: A.T./Pine Mountain Loop
This is a loop hike in the Grayson Highlands that I tend to do about once per year, so I’ve posted it a couple times before, but not with all the snowy conditions that I experienced this time. My daughter Taylor and her boyfriend Cameron joined me over their spring break around the end of March. And … Continue reading
Whitetop Mountain & Buzzard Rock
Whitetop Mountain is the State of Virginia’s second highest peak at 5525′, along with having the highest maintained road in the state. You can make this a very short and easy day-hike by taking this road all the way to the top of the mountain, but I decided to climb it on foot instead… starting … Continue reading
Grassy Ridge
Grassy Ridge is a prominent peak in the Roan Highlands sitting at 6180 feet in elevation. This expansive Southern Appalachian Bald offers 360 degree, unobstructed views, which are undoubtedly some of the best in the eastern U.S. This is also the highpoint of Avery County, NC. I left the house very early in the morning … Continue reading
Round Bald Summit
If you’re looking for a short walk to amazing vistas, check out the summit of Round Bald in the Roan Highlands. This is a 5826′ elevation mountain with 360 degree-panoramic views. The hike is entirely on the Appalachian Trail and is only a mile trek (round trip). See my Hike Planner below for all … Continue reading