Yesterday I hiked Pinnacle Peak for the first time. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been putting off this hike for a couple of years now due to believing it was too difficult for me to complete successfully. Many of the guides and reviews I've found about this trail online state that it... Continue Reading →
North Carolina: Siler Bald
Siler Bald, one of North Carolina's famous bald mountains, is accessible via two different routes on the Appalachian Trail. The easiest access, starting at Winding Stair Gap on Highway 64 east of Franklin, NC, is the longest trek at 4.6 miles one way to the summit. For a shorter walk, and my preferred method of... Continue Reading →