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Post by GaliWalker on Oct 20, 2014 10:50:15 GMT -5
Been somewhere interesting lately? Seen something nice? Post your shots!
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Post by GaliWalker on Oct 20, 2014 10:51:28 GMT -5
Here's one from yesterday morning, in West Virginia's Dolly Sods region:  |
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Post by jnk556 on Oct 20, 2014 18:12:32 GMT -5
Wish i could have got a pic of the bald eagle we seen on Laurel Fork in VA this weekend. First one I have ever seen close up in the wild.
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Post by vdeal on Oct 20, 2014 19:33:14 GMT -5
jnk,
Sounds like you did Laurel Fork after all. How about a trip report.
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Post by LostintheUplands on Oct 21, 2014 8:15:04 GMT -5
gali, you're setting the bar to high!! 
A yellow tree from this past weekend's hike in Catoctin MP.
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Post by GaliWalker on Oct 21, 2014 10:19:34 GMT -5
^ That's a nice shot; contrasts make for good photos.  Due to computer issues I'm having a bit of trouble posting my Dolly Sods/Canaan Valley photo-trip. It may take me a couple more days. Until then, here's one more photo from Dolly Sods to tide you over:  |
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Post by jnk556 on Oct 21, 2014 17:33:55 GMT -5
jnk, Sounds like you did Laurel Fork after all. How about a trip report. I don't have any pics. I didn't post a critique over on the Laurel Fork VA hike page. |
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Post by vdeal on Oct 21, 2014 18:20:09 GMT -5
jnk,
Thanks for the update - checked the critique. Trails sound like they're in good shape.
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Post by jnk556 on Oct 22, 2014 17:50:17 GMT -5
jnk, Thanks for the update - checked the critique. Trails sound like they're in good shape. For the most part yes. Bearwallow at the two ends is nice, in between, it is pretty rough, and not well marked. Laurel Fork is nicely marked, and except for the 2 blowouts a pretty nice walk. |
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Post by GaliWalker on Oct 27, 2014 9:17:43 GMT -5
Fall in Pittsburgh, (taken this Saturday):  |
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Post by christopherrobin on Oct 27, 2014 10:22:45 GMT -5
Sunrise Haystack Knob  |
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Post by MRHyker on Oct 27, 2014 10:34:56 GMT -5
Chris - When did you go to Haystack Knob?
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Post by christopherrobin on Oct 27, 2014 11:03:47 GMT -5
That was yesterday. Took Flatrock Run Trail to Haystack Saturday morning. Flatrock was tough! Great waterfalls though. The railroad grade wasn't too bad, pretty mucky in spots. I could not find a trail up to the meadow near the knob though, just climbed that hill up. Its funny you guys were talking about it on the other thread, the google earth files were a help.
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Post by MRHyker on Oct 27, 2014 11:10:11 GMT -5
Looks like you're 2 up on me. I never considered Flatrock at any point in my hiking "career" - too tough for me. I was considering doing a BP next year. Where we would hike to Haystack from the pipeline, probably base camping. This is dependant on if I can get my stamina back.
Did you do it solo?
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Post by christopherrobin on Oct 27, 2014 11:37:40 GMT -5
Yes, solo. Sam was thinking of coming but figured 4 weekends away from home in a row was enough! I am all for the all for the basecamp idea, I would have liked to explore the knob more but between my legs being tired and the rest of me tired of fighting the undergrowth I opted for a nice sit down and cup of tea.
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Post by vdeal on Oct 27, 2014 20:30:40 GMT -5
MR, Ah come on, Flatrock would be fun. 2200 feet of elevation gain isn't that bad.  Did it twice many years ago. The problem is in making a loop. Requires lots of road walking. Always went up it, never down. |
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Post by christopherrobin on Oct 28, 2014 6:42:43 GMT -5
Ha, no way I wanted to do that much road walking to end the hike. I did it as an out and back, going down really makes you appreciate what you did the day before! Plus I got to see the Run coming down the hill again...  |
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Post by WoolyBully on Oct 28, 2014 8:51:50 GMT -5
Great picture of the sunrise. Now I want to get out to Haystack Knob! But this weekend's forecast doesn't look very backpacker-friendly. |
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Post by GaliWalker on Oct 28, 2014 9:11:59 GMT -5
Let me get this right. Are you guys talking about the Flatrock Plains Trail that goes up to Roaring/Flatrock Plains, in West Virginia? I've been up (and down) that one but have never been to Haystack Knob; looks nice!
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Post by christopherrobin on Oct 28, 2014 10:10:53 GMT -5
Correct.
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Did it twice many years ago. The problem is in making a loop. Requires lots of road walking. Always went up it, never down.