We finally hiked one of the Peaks of Otter, near Bedford, Virginia. We climbed Sharp Top. Even in drab winter, it's a beautiful view. It must be truly stunning when everything is green and lush. We'll definitely return to bag Flat Rock and Harkening Hill.
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| Early section of the trail is rocky. It's 3.6 miles round trip from the Visitor Center. |
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| Stone house near the summit of Sharp Top |
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| Looking out from inside the stone house |
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| Looking north from Sharp Top summit. Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter Lodge below. |
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| View of the valley |
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| Hubz on the very top |
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| Buzzards Roost is to the South |
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| Buzzards Roost visible in the center of the photo, barely |
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| Another view of the valley |
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| Firewood. It's awfully cold and windy up here. Wonder if they got it started? |
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| Looking at Flat Rock, which is slightly higher (3,994 feet) than Sharp Rock (3,862 feet). |