Local Hiking - Chimney Rock - Outcroppings Trail

One of the wonderful attractions for those who come to this area are the local hiking trails. New ones are always in the works.  Great attraction to Airbnb guests.

 We picked Sunday to finally go for a hike to view the leaves.  It was supposed to rain all day, but we took the chance, it never rained and the fog made the leaves even more dramatic. It was perfect.
 

We did the outcroppings trail up to 2300 feet.  That was all the time we had allotted for hiking.  The next portion is the Exclamation Trail and Skyline Trail that will go to 2700 feet and will take about three hours.  We hope to do that Thanksgiving weekend.

                          As the name implies, there was a lot of rock to climb and my calves were definitely feeling it the following days. 

                      Going through some of these tight passageways reminded me of 127 Hours, not a good thing!

                   Bob bought my hiking tights from Anthropologie and I love them!  His taste is getting better with age!

              Had to get Bob in here.  

      Chimney Rock is a beautiful place. We are so lucky to live here!