Ace Conquers the Elk Knob State Park

 

Today, Ace and I made the 2 mile climb, up the snow covered rocky trail, to the top of Elk Knob State Park.  At 5520 feet above sea level, the views are panoramic and breathtaking.  Ace led the way, and could have easily hiked another 20 miles!

 

After the winter we've had, it did us both a lot of good to get out of the house, and help us both beat our cabin fever. 

 

(Above, this view is toward the north, and looks toward Mt. Rogers, Whitetop Mountain, and as far to the northeast as Pilot Mtn.   Below, to the south, you can see Grandfather Mtn, Sugar and Beech Mtn, and all the way to Mount Mitchell and Tennessee. 

 

 

(The photo below shows where our hike started, and where we were when we reached the peak.  What a blessing this was to stand atop this mountain, and experience God's glory with Ace.)