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neonshaw
04-13-2012, 16:19
Everyone, last week I did the short section from Roan High Knob to 19E. It brought back memories. I did this section in 1993 but I remember it was cloudy then and I couldn't see the views.

This has to be one of the most spectacular sections on the AT. I know many of you have been there as well. For those that haven't here are some pics, enjoy

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HiKen2011
04-13-2012, 16:31
That's beautiful, sorta like PCT hiking, I think?
Thanks for sharing!
Creek Dancer
04-13-2012, 16:42
Thanks for the backpacking porn. :)
neonshaw
04-13-2012, 16:45
i froze in my WM 35 deg bag last Sat morning at Overmountain :mad:

but it was worth it :)
aaronthebugbuffet
04-13-2012, 16:59
Yep that section is pretty sweet.
WingedMonkey
04-13-2012, 18:04
It's so nice to see a bald without a hiker feed on it.

:sun
Lyle
04-13-2012, 18:19
Probably my favorite section of the AT thus far (Springer to Culver's Gap, NJ). I was there in June of last year - Azaleas, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, even the Gray's Lilly was in bloom. On top of that, we crossed part of the time in wispy clouds, part of the time above the clouds, and part of the time in bright sun. Amazing.
Firefighter503
04-14-2012, 04:53
I'll echo the above poster. My favorite section of the AT so far as well (Springer to Caledonia State Park, PA minus a short section in middle VA). Brings back good memories from last year at Roan Mountain Shelter.
Hiking Man
04-14-2012, 08:33
My favorit part of the AT that i have hiked so far. Was up there about three weeks ago and went threw a major hail storm. The ground truned white as if it snowed. Great place!!
MedicineWoman2012
04-14-2012, 14:26
Simply Gorgeous!
Kerosene
04-14-2012, 18:38
Here's how it looked at the end of October 2008: http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=29229&catid=member&imageuser=3
johnnybgood
04-14-2012, 21:17
Awesome pics ! simply beautiful ; question:
Is there parking at Iron Mountain Gap & is it safe ? -- I've heard of 19E having had past issues.
Good 2+ days to hike this going Nobo ?
neonshaw
04-14-2012, 23:24
[QUOTE=Kerosene;1277588]Here's how it looked at the end of October 2008: http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=29229&catid=member&imageuser=3[/QUOTE

awesome with the snow, Roan is one of the coldest places on the AT,
Chaco Taco
04-16-2012, 08:23
Done it four times since 2008 and love it. Best section of the southern AT.That whole section from Hot Springs to 19E is great.
bus
04-16-2012, 14:16
That section is very dear to me.

JohnnybGood, while 19E may have issues at the roadside parking area, about 1/4 mile west is Moluntain Harobour B&B/hostel. You can park there for a very small fee and get a shuttle!