Looks as if the fishing is pretty good and probably has Carolina Hemlock as well as Canadian Hemlock. I found Buzzards roost. 2 maps northwest from Benn Knob and it is 2980 feet. Nice page Bob- outlier areas are interesting.
The fishing is supposedly excellent in there. I came out of the park very late--toward dark, and my truck was the only vehicle left in the parking lot. A ranger saw me putting my pack and telescoping my trekking pole and thought I had been in there fishing and was trying to sneak out. She blocked my truck and wanted to know if I'd been fishing. I guess from a distance she thought my daypack was a basket and my trekking pole was a fly rod.
One reason I've been suspicious of park literature claiming that Benn Knob is the highest point in the park is that I've read that there are several points in the park that are over 1,000 meters. Also, standing on the summit of Benn Knob, I could see peaks that looked higher.
Oh. Forgot to mention. The hemlocks are, in large areas of the park, the dominant tree (both species). If the Helock wooly adelgid hits this area (as I fear it must) it's going to be especially devastating. I hiked through groves that were easily 50% to 60% hemlock.
Well, get better, That dang flu has nailed so many (including me) and if its that kind with the nagging cough, then you have my total sympathy to go along with get well wishes.
desainme - Jan 27, 2005 1:51 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentLooks as if the fishing is pretty good and probably has Carolina Hemlock as well as Canadian Hemlock. I found Buzzards roost. 2 maps northwest from Benn Knob and it is 2980 feet. Nice page Bob- outlier areas are interesting.
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 7:01 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
The fishing is supposedly excellent in there. I came out of the park very late--toward dark, and my truck was the only vehicle left in the parking lot. A ranger saw me putting my pack and telescoping my trekking pole and thought I had been in there fishing and was trying to sneak out. She blocked my truck and wanted to know if I'd been fishing. I guess from a distance she thought my daypack was a basket and my trekking pole was a fly rod.
One reason I've been suspicious of park literature claiming that Benn Knob is the highest point in the park is that I've read that there are several points in the park that are over 1,000 meters. Also, standing on the summit of Benn Knob, I could see peaks that looked higher.
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 7:03 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentOh. Forgot to mention. The hemlocks are, in large areas of the park, the dominant tree (both species). If the Helock wooly adelgid hits this area (as I fear it must) it's going to be especially devastating. I hiked through groves that were easily 50% to 60% hemlock.
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 7:01 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 7:02 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
CharlesD - Jan 27, 2005 8:15 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice. You're the official SP southeastern correspondent!
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 4:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks.
I can only afford to summit Southeastern peaks. No shortage of beautiful mountains down here.
hgrapid - Jan 27, 2005 10:05 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThe trail map is fine. Nice work Bob.
BobSmith - Apr 15, 2005 9:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
(I missed this vote, somehow. Sorry!)
BCL - Jan 27, 2005 11:21 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentLots of pics-nice!
BobSmith - Apr 15, 2005 9:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
(I missed this vote, somehow. Sorry!)
Dean - Jan 27, 2005 11:28 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother area of the south brought to life nicely.
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 4:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks.
I'm still not over the flu and a nagging lung infection, so I haven't hiked as much as I'd like. But I hope to bag more peaks in the coming weeks.
Dean - Jan 28, 2005 1:52 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWell, get better, That dang flu has nailed so many (including me) and if its that kind with the nagging cough, then you have my total sympathy to go along with get well wishes.
BobSmith - Apr 15, 2005 9:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
(I missed your vote!)
mtwashingtonmonroe - Jan 27, 2005 4:48 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice work and have a good one!
-Britt
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 5:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
Joseph Bullough - Jan 27, 2005 5:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentKnobs are peaks too!
Good work...
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 5:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
BobSmith - Jan 27, 2005 5:54 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!