Well, as stated below, I have started the NC High Peaks challenge. Did the Buncombe Horse Range Trail and Bald Knob Ridge Trail this past Friday. Beautiful trails through the Black Mountains forests! The Buncombe trail had been cleared, by NC High Peaks I presume, from NC 128 down to Salt Rock Gap. The field on Chestnut Knob was over grown, just as you encountered, but it was dry thankfully! There was a faint pathway through the middle of the field. We also did Pinnacle Mountain. What a fantastic view! Thinking about Woody Ridge next, got to get psyched up about that one. Thanks for your videos Zach. Keep'em coming!
That's great you started it, good luck on finishing the rest. I highly recommend doing Woody Ridge when it's dry because footing will be difficult if anything is wet.
Thanks for the video Zach! I completed the SB6K this past Nov and my next challenge is the NC High Peaks Black Mountains. Only makes sense in that I hiked all of the Black Mountain Crest Trail to bag peaks for SB6K. I have watched your other Black Mountain videos to get an idea of what is ahead of me! Can't wait to get started on remaining trails.
Well, as stated below, I have started the NC High Peaks challenge. Did the Buncombe Horse Range Trail and Bald Knob Ridge Trail this past Friday. Beautiful trails through the Black Mountains forests! The Buncombe trail had been cleared, by NC High Peaks I presume, from NC 128 down to Salt Rock Gap. The field on Chestnut Knob was over grown, just as you encountered, but it was dry thankfully! There was a faint pathway through the middle of the field. We also did Pinnacle Mountain. What a fantastic view! Thinking about Woody Ridge next, got to get psyched up about that one. Thanks for your videos Zach. Keep'em coming!
That's great you started it, good luck on finishing the rest. I highly recommend doing Woody Ridge when it's dry because footing will be difficult if anything is wet.
Perspective is hilarious. Your crappy hike is my fantasy #NYClife. Enjoyed the realness of your crankiness☺️
Thanks for the video Zach! I completed the SB6K this past Nov and my next challenge is the NC High Peaks Black Mountains. Only makes sense in that I hiked all of the Black Mountain Crest Trail to bag peaks for SB6K. I have watched your other Black Mountain videos to get an idea of what is ahead of me! Can't wait to get started on remaining trails.
Have fun, overall I think it was tougher than doing the 6K peaks.