Amazing views! Can see GA, NC and TN. Asheville airport is off to the right. Legend says a broken hearted Cherokee jumped off when she found out her Chief lover died and they found her broken body below. In the moonlight it is said you can see her ghost on the rock.
It was crazy how far you could see! Hwy 181 between Morganton and Newland.
A neighbor city over the TN mountain from me, and fellow Helene survivor. Made a day trip yesterday to give it more economic love as it continues to rebuild. This was taken off the back deck of MadCo Brewing Company. Was a beautiful day to visit! Coming back next month for the Bluegrass festival in Hot Springs. 😃
Roanoke Rambler was the last independent newspaper in southwest Virginina. now southwest Virginia residents will be reliant on Cardinal News.
https://wfirnews.com/news/roanoke-rambler-founder-betrayed-after-new-owner-terminates-reporting-staffOpen linkView original on slrpnk.netReverand Jim Lewis passed away. he was instrumental in efforts to preserve and protect the moutaintops of central and northern Appalachia. he will surely be missed, however the paper birch will whisper his name for many years to come in thanks for his generosity and dedication
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Moderate, 9.5 mi loop
1,309 ft elevation gain
Hiked 8/26/25 (did this the day before yesterday's post, not after)
Sharing the trail with a section of the Appalachian Trail (as well as bikers), this hike has a moderate hill climb before leveling off for the middle 2/3ds and then descending again. Views east along the cliff faces into the mixed farm and forest below, as well as a boulder field in the upper area.
Looking out from the cliff at The Pinnacle, vultures fly over the farmland under partial clouds.
A small observatory, part of the Lehigh Valley amateur astronomical society, which have an easement you'll hike through near pulpit rock.
A Black Vulture sits on a rock along the cliff edge at the Pinnacle.
