June 28, 2022
Scaly Mountain Trail
Today the overall trail was quite dry but in mixed condition with some sections being a fairly soft dirt bed while other sections were quite rocky, and some other small wet areas were acting as drainage from the mountain. For the most part, the incline of this trail is not too steep and thus, it is a moderately difficult trail. There were just a few wildflowers in bloom today, but hey, no poison ivy like other trails in the area! Great views at a couple of places near the top with the view from the peak the best despite a fair amount of haze.
The route
4.0 mi · 1,132 ft climbing · 3h 52m out, 3h 23m walking · 1.2 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (16)
View near the peak of Scaly Mountain. Today's hikers (L-R): Dick, Edwin, Gretta, Mike, Jenny, Heather, Vic, John & Angela Everyone ready? Let's go! Good to see Dick, our most senior hiker, with us today . . . you, too Vic Some of the trail is a bit rocky. Other parts, better. Hoary mountain mint anyone? A few white Rhododendron still in bloom, but not many. Anyone that has hiked this trail remembers these amazing trees and roots across this boulder. A few pics of our hikers on the overlook at the top of Scaly Mountain. Heather enjoying the view. Now what is the name of that peak? It was really dry near the peak of Scaly Mtn. Just look at the Rhododendron leaves curling. Just a few other wildflowers along the way. Fungus of the day goes to this one . . . the only one along the trail. Almost forgot . . . a nice, but small area of Fly poison blooming along the trail.