Shenandoah Valley
Aug 12, 2021 09:16:43 #
This is a pano of the Blue Ridge mountains and looking down into the Shenandoah Valley, southwest. Taken last week from the Humpback Rock outcropping just south of Afton Mountain, mile post 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway can be seen in the lower center (d/l recommended). My son-in-law said it was a moderate hike to the Humpback rocks from the parking area, well, I'm never listening to him again... 
It was a hike, at least for me, only .80 mile trail but up but ~800' vertical and rocky but once there it was worth if. Beautiful hike under a hardwood canopy all the way. A small Timber Rattlesnake was spotted sunning itself just before I got there so there is wildlife... 
Cheers
It was a hike, at least for me, only .80 mile trail but up but ~800' vertical and rocky but once there it was worth if. Beautiful hike under a hardwood canopy all the way. A small Timber Rattlesnake was spotted sunning itself just before I got there so there is wildlife... Cheers
Aug 12, 2021 09:39:17 #
Aug 12, 2021 09:42:18 #
That “is” an awesome capture of the beauty of the SV! Well done and thanks for sharing.
Aug 12, 2021 09:47:20 #
bamfordr
Loc: Campbell CA
It’s such an amazing view from a car, I have always wondered how the first Europeans who followed game trails and bushwhacked felt when they arrived at the top of the ridge and saw the expanse of the valley.
Aug 12, 2021 09:48:44 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Gorgeous landscape. That is special country.
Thank you so much Carol....Cheers
Aug 12, 2021 09:49:09 #
Aug 12, 2021 09:49:16 #
47greyfox wrote:
That “is” an awesome capture of the beauty of the SV! Well done and thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it greyfox, thank you.
Aug 12, 2021 10:15:56 #
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Aug 12, 2021 11:09:43 #
gsmith051 wrote:
Nicely done. It is a beautiful ride through the Blue Ridge Mts.
Thank you George, yes it truly is.
Aug 12, 2021 11:09:57 #
Aug 12, 2021 14:44:25 #
A beauty! Not too far from where we used to hike the Blue Ridge. Good memories, thanks.
Aug 12, 2021 14:50:58 #
UTMike wrote:
A beauty! Not too far from where we used to hike the Blue Ridge. Good memories, thanks.
Thanks, glad it brought back memories Mike as this trail crosses the Appalachian trail near the top
Aug 12, 2021 15:16:44 #
Blaster34 wrote:
This is a pano of the Blue Ridge mountains and loo... (show quote)
Breathtakingly beautiful view
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Aug 12, 2021 15:18:42 #
joecichjr wrote:
Breathtakingly beautiful view
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Thank you kindly Joe, it was that....once I caught my breath,
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