Comments on: Mt. Mitchell State Park Trail System

By: Brian Grey

Brian Grey — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:06:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff Clark, Meanderthals. Thanks Jeff! I'm looking at doing the same loop.

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:02:00 +0000

In reply to Brian Grey. Brian, it is roughly 3.5-3.75 miles.

By: Brian Grey

Brian Grey — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:53:00 +0000

Can you tell me the distance on the Buncombe Horse Range Trail from Commissary Hill to Big Tom Gap trail?

By: Zachary Robbins

Zachary Robbins — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:29:00 +0000

I’m glad you were able to find the Big Tom Gap Trail. Last year I wasn’t able to even with the aid of my compass and topo map, and an extra set of eyes. It is difficult with or without the trail. I’d like to mention the lesser known Maple Camp Bald is an easy few hundred yards on Buncombe Horse Range Trail beyond the Big Tom Gap Trail – for those readers trying this loop.

By: Tim Truemper

Tim Truemper — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:30:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff Clark, Meanderthals. The treatment camp was near Red House not too far from Poca. Interesting area though not mountainous. Gave me a chance to explore New River area, Lake Sommerville and northwards toward Black Rock Canyon.

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:22:00 +0000

In reply to Tim Truemper. I lived a large portion of my adult life on the Putnam Co. side of Nitro.

By: Tim Truemper

Tim Truemper — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:34:00 +0000

Just wanted to say where in West Virginia are you from. I used to work several summers at a treatment camp in Putnam County (more hills than mountains there). Have been to several locales in Monangohela National Forest. Keep up the postings!

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:38:00 +0000

In reply to Tim Truemper. Hey Tim. I'm a native West Virginian and grew up on many of those trails too.

By: Tim Truemper

Tim Truemper — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:06:00 +0000

Been wanting to take the Big Tom trail for some time and your post is very helpful. I will avoid most of your route and just go on Big Tom and return. I have been on the Black Balsam trail and while short, it is very interesting. I have been on a few trails in WV that were very similar. Thanks again Jeff for your valuable info on your “meanderings.”

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 17:48:00 +0000

In reply to Mark Oleg. It goes all the way to a point where the trail becomes more obvious.