Great elevation gains, decent views, fun rock formations, Buzzard rock was impressive. I would have skipped the trail past buzzard since there wasn’t much of a viewpoint. Plenty of open areas for camping.
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Awesome overlanding route you have the option to make it an extreme route by taking the Potts mountain Jeep trail
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Awesome overlanding route you have the option to make it an extreme route by taking the Potts mountain Jeep trail
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Awesome overlanding route you have the option to make it an extreme route by taking the Potts mountain Jeep trail
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This is a great out and back but can be linked to the Tuscarora for a loop hike. Some parts of the trail are very rocky so progress is slower. If you continue on past Signal Knob it’s a gravel road walk for a while. No water available past Elizabeth Furnace.
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Solo hike! This was one of the most difficult hikes I have ever done. I started at the left side of the parking lot and hiked the route clockwise. I liked going that way because the climb was steep at the beginning while I was fresh. The views were great, one small waterfall and seeing the TV station/tower was pretty cool. I went while the mountain laurel was blooming and it was a sea of white blossoms! Definitely take plenty of water (I ran through almost 100oz) and hiking poles. Lots of rock scrambles but the trail is well marked.
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Fantastic bike ride next to the Jackson River
Flat so great for children
Lots of picnic spots
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Counterclockwise seems to be the better way to go. Good vistas and change of scenery, but really heavy traffic on the way to Signal Peak.
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