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~ FALL 2013 PHOTOS ~ Western North Carolina |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2013-2014) |
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~ FALL 2013 PHOTOS ~ Western North Carolina |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2013-2014) |
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| View along Tennent Mtn. approach |
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| Small figures are visible atop Tennent Mtn. |
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| Approaching Tennent Mtn's summit |
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| View down Dark Prong Valley from Tennent's summit. Looking Glass Rock is visible in the distance |
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| Foliage season was just underway, but this valley had more color than any other spot on this trip. |
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Summit of Tennent Mtn. |
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| A pair of hikers |
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| Goldenrod against the foliage color |
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| Mountain ridges to the ENE |
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| Back down the trail |
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| Assorted flora: |
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| Princess Pine |
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| Fern |
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| Berries |
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| Southern Bush Honeysuckle fruits Diervilla sessilifolia |
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| Southern Bush Honeysuckle |
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| Ash berries |
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| Ash and Balsam |
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| Goldenrod |
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Back at Black Balsam summit, taking the next pic... |
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| Group of hikers heading down the next ridge. |
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| Nearing the start/end of the trail, a view of Looking Glass Rock and the Blue Ridge Pkwy. |
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| Return to Page 1 of the Black Balsam - Tennent Mtn hike |