The 5 Nastiest Parts of the Whole Virginia AT

1-Cove Mt. Retire the trophy. This one wins, hands down. It’s
asty going up and nasty coming down. I’ve done this going both
directions and it was painful both times.

2-Potts Mt. Approaching Wind Rock from the south there is a
rock maze the equal of anything on the AT. These rocks are
bigger and more embedded than the Pennsylvania variety but every
bit as challenging.

3-The Roller Coaster. Just when you think you’re on the home
stretch comes this test of perseverance. Relentless ups and downs
with few, if any views. And when there is a ledge, there’s nothing
to see.

4-Sinking Creek Mt. Lots of views across to an utterly dull and
featureless ridge across the valley and rocks rocks rocks. I felt
like I couldn’t stand up straight the whole time.

5-Humpback Mt. Rocky and uneven footing. Redeemed somewhat
by the views to the south (including a mountaintop golf course).

Honorable Mention: Mau-Har Trail. Would have been #2 if it was
part of the AT.


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