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There were many wild ponies in this area near Mt. Rogers, including many mares with young foals.

This was one of those classic scenes of the Trail; a foot-bridge over a beautiful creek crossing.

One of the countless overlooks along the trail. It was amazing how skillfully the trail is routed to keep it in wild country.

Having grown up on a farm, I enjoyed the stretches of trail running through farmlands. Here are some scenic farms in Virginia.

Often in the mornings you could look down upon the ranges of lower mountains and see clouds laying low in the valleys.

I doubt there are many hikers who don't get a photo of this breath-taking rock overhang known as McAfee Knob.

I enjoyed the spring flowers, but most paled compared to the sight and fragrance of the spectacular Rhododendron blossoms. It was hard to believe they were wild.

I hiked with Robyn for about a week. She got her trail name from her poetic shelter journal entries.

Two section hikers from NYC with Limerick. The weather was in a raining mood, and the shelters were handy for hanging wet clothes and gear.

A black bear I spotted from the trail. He wasn't paying attention, because I had plenty of time to dig out my camera and get a shot. I was king when it came to spotting bears early on, but never saw another past Virginia. I didn't talk to one hiker that had bear problems.