Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Hiking the entirety of the Appalachian NST is not for the feint of heart and not something I have on my bucket list. However, that doesn't stop me from picking up small hikes along the trail in multiple states along the line - especially in Virginia and North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline drive areas. 

In October of 2024 when the Virginia foliage was at it's most beautiful I put together a short day hike along the Raven Rocks Trail near the VA/WVA border with a group of the some the best co-workers anyone could ask for. It was a nice 5.5 mile round trip (out and back hike) with a follow up lunch at the Bear Chase Brewery for some great laughs, conversations, and memories to last a lifetime.