Comments on: Greybeard Trail, West Ridge Trail, and Big Piney Ridge Trail, Montreat https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/ A Hiking Blog Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: aja https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-5689 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:00:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-5689 I just did this loop last week, though starting with the trail up to Rattlesnake rock instead. I can’t believe that in years of hiking Montreat I hadn’t done the West Ridge trail, it was lovely! As a side note, I understand why there are a couple places around here with rattlesnake in the name…

]]> By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-5191 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:55:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-5191 In reply to David Woodburn.

Thanks for the tip David.

]]> By: David Woodburn https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-5190 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:57:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-5190 Great site. A note about the map at this site. I hiked West Ridge last summer. I am pretty sure the Pig Piney Ridge Trail actually is on the next ridge to the south. If hiking up this way, find the trailhead on the Montreat Trail Map. If you are interested, there is another Montreat trail up to West Ridge even further to the south. It has a nice rock outcropping but the trailhead is further from Greaybeard making the loop a little longer.

]]> By: Zachary Robbins https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-3822 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:15:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-3822 Long overdue thank you for mentioning this trail. It’s only mentioned once in 5 of my NC hiking books, and I never knew about it until this post. Hiked it twice this winter already, taking friends each time. It really is a perfect day loop, and easy access from the interstate as well.

]]> By: wmbii https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-3818 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:12:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-3818 Went up and back on Greybeard last week, and then did the whole circuit (Greybeard/West Ridge/Big Piney) yesterday. Fantastic! Trails well-marked, including apocalyptic warnings for West Ridge. The reverse circuit, starting w/Big Piney Ridge, would be a stout challenge, and appears that it would supersede Old Butt Knob trail as an uphill workout. Thanks so much for the excellent descriptions and pics. Very helpful, and encouraging!!!

]]> By: squirrelrunner31 https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-3566 Thu, 24 May 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-3566 Nice write up! I ran/hiked this exact loop yesterday. . . its a little grown up on west ridge in the summer but greybeard is always pleasant!

]]> By: Bill Jerdee https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-3458 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:27:00 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-3458 Thanks for the excellent write-up and pictures.  I’ve done some of the shorter trails at Montreat, and have often wondered about this one.  Sounds like a real expedition!

]]> By: DSD https://internetbrothers.org/2011/10/02/greybeard-west-ridge-and-big-piney-ridge-trails-montreat/#comment-3384 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:30:31 +0000 http://internetbrothers.org/?p=1570#comment-3384 Beautiful trail and wonderful images. I love the name as well!
DSD

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