Outbound Collective logo

Johnny Mason

I went up on a misty, foggy morning and thoroughly enjoyed the vibe. I had my heart set on seeing the wild ponies so I watched closely as I hiked to ensure that I wouldn't miss them. The hike was very manageable and presented some cool terrain. There are plenty of rocks to play on if you enjoy bouldering as I do. Before long I spotted the ponies and drew near enough to touch them. As a side note, the parks service advises against touching them. They don't want the "wild pony" to become a "tame pony"! To be this close to those majestic creatures in a misty setting seemed like a spiritual moment to me. Expect sudden weather changes. It cleared up and was sunny and when I reached the rocky summit the rains poured down. This is a nice weekend excursion. Take a backpack with tent and bag and you'll have a blast.

This is a great float that I've completed probably 100 times. It's a great photography float if you're into snapping pics and be sure to bring along a fishing pole. Stop at the outfitter and walk across the street to Brink Of The James for great food and craft beer!