Wednesday, July 14, 2021

2021-07-06 Grandfather Mountain with Scott

 Grandfather Mountain Hike with Scott
from the Boone Fork Trailhead
Julian Price Campground, Price Lake, Flat Rock
Watauga, Caldwell, and Avery County, NC
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
 
Me hanging out along the Grandfather Trail
(photo by Scott Burns)
 
I had a fun couple of days hiking and camping with my good friend Scott Burns (aka The Professor).

 
 Scott and Me at the Summit of MacRae Peak
 
We hiked from the Boone Fork Parking Area all the way to the Swinging Bridge and Back (approx 12 miles round trip).  Here are some of the photos from along the way.
 
The Professor along the Cragway Trail

The Professor along the Cragway Trail

The Professor along the Grandfather Trail

At the Summit of MacRae Peak

Scott at the top of the MacRae Peak Ladder

Climbing Down the MacRea Peak Ladder

Looking back at MacRae Peak and Calloway Peak

Lots of Ladders along the Grandfather Trail

Grandfather Gap Selfie with The Professor

Way too many humans!  
Glad we didn't have to pay $22.00 each for this!

Along the Grandfather Trail

The Attic Window

At Indian House Cave

The Professor along the Grandfather Trail

Gray's Lily

Old Plane Wreck near Calloway Peak

Enjoying some fine post hike local Pale Ales with the Professor
 
 
After our hike, we had an enjoyable evening camping at the Julian Price Campground.

The next morning we explored a bit around Price Lake and finished up with a short hike along the Flat Rock trail which offered a nice view of the mountains we hiked the previous day!
 
 
Price Lake the next morning

View from Flat Rock

The Professor pointing out the peaks we hike the previous day

Flat Rock Panorama with the Professor

Price Lake

Scott at Price Lake
 
My Complete set of photos is posted here:

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