View Full Version : Max Patch hike -- LOTS OF PHOTOS
FHThiker
01-10-2007, 09:35
Well, I finally got up to Max Patch this past weekend for a quick overnighter. Boy was it beautiful...nothing can describe the vistas from up there. I've posted about 30 pics--all narrated--about my little trek.
Let me know whatcha think:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/556937789ypLEry
Later...
RiverWarriorPJ
01-10-2007, 09:39
How was the weather...(temps/winds)..??..
FHThiker
01-10-2007, 10:03
How was the weather...(temps/winds)..??..
During the day, it was in the 50s, lots of wind. Middle of the night, it dropped to low 30s, still a lot of wind and then there was a drizzle, sleat mix in the morning.
Good pics! Did you end up camping on top?
definitely one of my favorite spots on the southern AT... have to be careful if you camp on top though...
Lone Wolf
01-10-2007, 11:49
careful of what?
Alligator
01-10-2007, 12:02
Large rocs.
FHThiker
01-10-2007, 13:49
Good pics! Did you end up camping on top?
yeah, I camped on the top...it was breezy to say the least and a little cold...my 35 degree bag with day clothes on did just fine though :D
Chaco Taco
01-10-2007, 14:13
Great Great Pics. Man I am ready for my section. Seeing these pics really made me anxious for a hike in the Mountains! Thanks for sharing:sun
nice pics, great spot to hang out when the weather is nice
Well, I finally got up to Max Patch this past weekend for a quick overnighter. Boy was it beautiful...nothing can describe the vistas from up there. I've posted about 30 pics--all narrated--about my little trek.
Let me know whatcha think:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/556937789ypLEry
Later...Really great pictures I like the one eith log steps :sun
Weather allowing, and assuming there are no trees at all on top, I may have to drop my hammock to the ground and use it as a bivy so I can camp there and watch the sunrise. Max Patch was the first place on the AT that I decided I really wanted to see someday. Thanks for the pics!
RiverWarriorPJ
01-10-2007, 15:42
Michele: .. assuming there are no trees at all on top, I may have to drop my hammock to the ground and use it as a bivy so I can camp there....
..lol.....tree line is pretty close..(i think)..
FHThiker
01-10-2007, 16:04
Weather allowing, and assuming there are no trees at all on top, I may have to drop my hammock to the ground and use it as a bivy so I can camp there and watch the sunrise. Max Patch was the first place on the AT that I decided I really wanted to see someday. Thanks for the pics!
There are no trees. The closest are probably about 1/8-mile from summit north on the A.T. I would recommend camping on the summit though...it was beautiful...don't have words to describe the sunset/sunrise...too bad my camera batteries crapped out on me.
RITBlake
01-10-2007, 16:13
read through your captions, sounds like you caught the Appalachian bug. It doesn't take much to get hooked.
Chaco Taco
01-10-2007, 17:08
read through your captions, sounds like you caught the Appalachian bug. It doesn't take much to get hooked.
Aint that the truth!:D
RITBlake
01-10-2007, 19:21
Aint that the truth!:D
I had to smile when FHThiker was talking about being excited by just setting foot on the trail. I remeber that exact same feeling when I was planning my thru and learning about the trail.
Even now after my TH, I still get an excited feeling when I pass the trail in the car or go out for a day hike. It's like seeing an old friend.