20 April 2014 (Day 47) – There are three must see sights along the A.T. in Southern Virginia: Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs. Dragon’s Tooth is a sharp, sheer-faced rock formation popular with day hikers. The way to this formation is sheer rock, narrow, and covered in metal hand/foot holds. The descent, with a 30 pound backpack, was sporty.
McAfee Knob is the most photographed spot on the A.T. The view of Roanoke and the surrounding valleys is outstanding. It was a popular spot on Easter Sunday with Virginia Tech students and their parents. I managed to shoo them off the knob long enough to get this picture of me on the knob.
Tinker Cliffs is 6 miles further on the Trail. My favorite of the three; it was quiet, gorgeous views, and the perfect place to end my day’s hike with fellow hikers Papa Squats and Spaghetti.
Wow, looks incredible Tom! And too funny, we were just at Virginia Tech last wknd 🙂
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oops, that last comment was from keith and lana
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Got it!
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Great photos Tom.
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Spectacular Tom! You continue to prove to me why you wanted to hike the AT.
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Thanks, Vickie!
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Awesome!
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