Samantha Anderson

Samantha Anderson

Rough Ridge via the Tanawha Trail from Beacon Heights

07/30/18

Thanks to the reviewer who mentioned that you can get a great, short hike out of this by going to MP 302 and taking a short hike straight to the top. This place was CROWDED on the beautiful weekend we went. It's lovely at the top and definitely worth the short hike to the top but if you are looking to escape the crowds - this is not the one for you. I'd like to go back sometime and do the full day hike as described but we had limited time. Really great if you are driving the Blue Ridge looking for short hikes along the way.

5.0

Samantha Anderson

Crabtree Falls

07/30/18

Did this one over the weekend - was an easy hike for the most part. The falls are an incredible payoff for the effort. If you choose not to do the full loop - it's all downhill to the falls and all uphill to the parking area. The trail is well maintained and well traveled. Really enjoyed the short down and back day hiking along the Blue Ridge.

5.0