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| Kris at Buzzards Roost. |
On September 29, Kris and I made the haul way down past
Charlottesville to Sharp Top Mountain, which is also known as one of the Peaks
of Otter. It is a very popular hike on a fascinating trail to an impressive overlook
above the Blue Ridge Parkway. And it would be peak number 26 of the elusive 60 in my quest. And here it is the end of summer and I'm not even half way!
26. Sharp Top Mountain: The trail begins at an attractive squared-timber building occupied by a camp store and ascends forest and many stone steps to the rocky summit area 1.5 miles above. Much of the finish is up more stone stairs leading to a high patio and 360-degree views. An old stone “cottage” is nestled in the rocks immediately below, somewhat out of place, but historic and unique nonetheless. We lounged a bit, but once on our feet again we hiked a short loop around the summit area, then headed down to a spur that led over to Buzzards Roost for one last view before calling it a day and motating northward.
Miles (RT): 3.4 miles; elevation gain: 1,400 feet
Cumulative mileage and gain: 117.8 miles / 33,650 feet
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| Peaks of Otter Lake from summit. |
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| Someone's got their priorities straight. |
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