| Date | Distance | Time | Elevation Gain | Average Moving Time | Year to Date Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2021 | 4.9 miles | 2 hours 14 minutes | 557' | 2.2 mph | 221.1 |
Parking: Blue Ridge Parkway, Folk Art Center, Milepost 382
Directions: Take the MST south from the Folk Art Center lower parking lot. Hike until the intersection with the trail to the BRP Visitor Center. Return the same way.
Yesterday we got hit by tropical storm Fred. There's a lot of flooding in the area. But today was sunny, though extremely humid, and we were eager to get out for a hike. A lot of the Blue Ridge Parkway was closed due to storm damage, but we could get to the Folk Art Center. From there we headed south on the MST, and took photos and collected GPS coordinates for tree damage.
First tree, blocking trail - approximately 12", plus root ball on edge of trail
35.59234, -82.47978
Second tree - leaning over trail, less dangerous.
35.59185, - 82.47933
Third tree - stepover
35.59135, -82.47910
Fourth and fifth trees, both snapped at base, leaning over trail
35.58801, -82.47983
Sixth tree - blocking the trail, approximately 8"
35.56623, -82.48367
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