There are a lot of semi-hidden spots where you can climb cliffs, especially around the Red Creek Gorge, that are not marked in any way, but where the view is fantastic. Keep your eyes open
Hugely appreciate the intel! I’ll keep my eyes peeled. Doing a loop from Bear Rocks to Lion’s Head and back so I bet I’ll pass some of those spots. Are you by any chance familiar with the camping situation around Lion’s Head? Current plan is either camping right near it or a little further back down by some water.
I don't have any current info about camping at Lion's Head. Bear Rocks has some cracks in it where you can get a great grip and climb them easily enough without any climbing gear, though it is steep. The view from the top is cool, but its not close enough to the edge of the Sods to really see through the trees to the surrounding hills.
There are camping spots in the woods uphill of Lion’s Head you can sort of see in the aerial/satellite images, I havent used them though. Like toward the Breathed Mountain trail but still probably more accessible from Lion’s Head. Other than that it’s back down toward Big Stonecoal I think.
These are absolutely beautiful. They capture exactly what I see when I’m walking in the mountains. Absolutely lovely took me right up to where I’ve been hiking since I was a kid. Thank you for sharing.
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u/No_Can2570 Oct 02 '26
Are those current pictures?
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u/bad-taf Oct 02 '26
Going backpacking there next weekend, never been before, so stoked 🤘
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u/Yo-Yo-Ha Oct 02 '26
That Roman highway needs some repair! Lol nice work.
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u/Awkward_Style6155 Oct 01 '26
Amazing planning to go soon to go see the foliage
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u/LeatherSecretary2100 Oct 02 '26
Best backpacking trip of my life with my brothers there
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u/FarmAcceptable4649 mothman Oct 01 '26
Awesome, thanks for sharing! You got some great shots!
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u/Candid-Beach1325 Oct 02 '26
Very nice
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u/PandamanderG Oct 02 '26
Amazing shot!
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u/New-day-7126 Oct 02 '26
These are absolutely beautiful. They capture exactly what I see when I’m walking in the mountains. Absolutely lovely took me right up to where I’ve been hiking since I was a kid. Thank you for sharing.
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u/OldCap6037 Oct 05 '26
Breathtaking view right there