Max Patch is one the biggest highlights for hikers on the trail. It is a bald mountain with a complete 360 view of the mountains around. We were blessed with a beautiful day and amazing sunset. It is so hard to pick a picture to post because thy are all so good. We caught up with Laura and Caterpillar up there as well as hiked up to the top with Mohawk, so it was a great crew to enjoy the sunset with. The night was a beautiful clear night so Kris was able to get some spectacular shots of the stars. Sorry y'all can't see them yet.
Sadly, the bald is having to be renourished since four wheelers left the road and trail and rutted up the hill face a few months back. It is a shame that people choose to ignore and disrespect such beauty, but the mountain will heal and we will learn from their mistakes.
Beautiful pictures. I was at Max Patch this past Friday and did not notice damage from 4 wheelers - but I also noticed the top was not mowed at all except for the AT itself. I wonder if the high grass discourages 4 wheelers?
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