Sometimes life gets in the way of being able to create a beautiful post for you. I’ve been hosting family for 5 days now and have three more to go. But at least I have something to look forward to. Next week I’m heading off the the mountains in Shenandoah National Forest. I’ll be staying in Big Meadows Lodge then hiking Old Rag Mountain with the group from the Mountain Club of Maryland. Here is an old post of my hike. Come and climb a mountain with me!
For this post, I went in and added one of of the new gallery features that WordPress has just introduced. By going into the text mode, I entered in the code gallery type=”rectangular” (with brackets on each side)
and I love the result. I selected this for the individual post, not wanting to affect any of my other existing posts on my blog.
Have a wonderful Monday! Bella
This is a very challenging 9-mile hike. Do not attempt this hike unless you are fully prepared. Do not attempt this hike if it is icy or rainy and stay within your group.
Shenandoah Park Emergency Number (800-732-0911) In the event of an emergency, please note the closest number on a blue marker to provide to the emergency responders.
Beginning at Old Rag Parking lot, located south of Sperryville, Virginia, this circuit hike ascends Old Rag Mountain to the well-known boulder scramble and leads to spectacular views of the Shenandoah valley from the top of Old Rag. The Ridge Trail begins the ascent, through the strenuous rock scramble to the summit and returns by way of the Saddle Trail passing two shelters and continues on Weakley Hollow Fire Road and return to the Old Rag parking area.
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