2011_08 - Max Patch

2011-08
Adventure Ride to Max Patch - Rode over 250 miles today - about a third in back country.
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Just the sign I wanted to see!
3 Just the sign I wanted to see!
Always a good place to rest.
4 Always a good place to rest.
The AT where it meets the road on Mt Sterling.
5 The AT where it meets the road on Mt Sterling.
The begining of an interesting ride into Harmons Den.
6 The begining of an interesting ride into Harmons Den.
A smooth part of the trail.
7 A smooth part of the trail.
Crossing the Pigeon right below I-40 going into the Harmons Den RA
8 Crossing the Pigeon right below I-40 going into the Harmons Den RA
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Round Mountain campground
24 Round Mountain campground
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Max Patch from afar
26 Max Patch from afar
On Snowbird looking west towards Mt Cammerer.
27 On Snowbird looking west towards Mt Cammerer.
The AT on Snowbird, north of the GSMNP
28 The AT on Snowbird, north of the GSMNP
Aviation Nav station (VOR)  on Snowbird.
29 Aviation Nav station (VOR) on Snowbird.
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HIgh country sunset.
31 HIgh country sunset.