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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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Trailhead |
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Along the Hawksbill Trail |
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| Goldenrod |
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| Eastern Fence Lizard |
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| Approaching southern area of summit |
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| Stunted pines, heath and rhododendron grow between rock ledges at the summit |
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| Looking south down Linville Gorge, Table Rock on left |
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| Turning around provides a northerly view up the Gorge |
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| Linville Gorge |
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| Jagged boulders |
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| Lunch spot |
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| Another view looking south down the gorge (Front to rear: Table Rock, The Chimneys, Shortoff Mtn.) |
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Interesting geology and some views from Hawksbill's summit |
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Crags at northern summit This steep edge is Hawksbill's highest point (4020') and illustrates the thrust fault. |
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Water-filled "potholes" in the rock |
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| Trail descent |