This was a day spent winding northward through the mountains of North Carolina, a jaunt along I-81 in Virginia, and more winding through to hills of eastern West Virginia. Parts of the day featured rain, including not too long after arrival at Pipestem Resort State Park.
This park features a gorge on the Bluestone River. There is a trail down to a viewpoint (descent of about 800 feet), as well as a gondola that goes down to facilities along the river. I hiked down this trail for the views, but had to endure a little rain. Bear was fortunately spared dampness by clever use of the umbrella.
There was also an observation tower near the park entrance that had some lovely views.
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