Collection of my GPS recordings. All are freely downloadable in GPX and Google Earth KMZ format and typically are accompanied by maps, graphs, data and photos.

Fall Mountain Trail

2016-11-24T12:45:31-04:00

Albemarle, NC – Located adjacent to the upper end of Lake Tillery, Falls Mountain is a modest mountain in northern portion of Morrow Mountain State Park. Part of Uwharrie Mountains, it is one of the oldest mountains in North America. Starting riverside, the Fall Mountain Trail follows the river to the Yadkin Falls Dam, where [...]

Fall Mountain Trail2016-11-24T12:45:31-04:00

Crowders Mountain West

2016-11-24T12:45:31-04:00

Kings Mountain, NC – Approaching from the west, the Crowders Trail and Rocktop Trail provide a longer and much more challenging path for scaling Crowders Mountain. These trails experience a great amount of elevation change, both ascending and descending, as they follow the undulations of the terrain between Crowders Mountain and King’s Pinnacle. Totaling around [...]

Crowders Mountain West2016-11-24T12:45:31-04:00

Northeast Amtrak Map

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

While taking our first trip on Amtrak from Charlotte to New York City recently, I had the handheld GPS on and recording our location along the way. I was curious about two things: first, where are the tracks amtrak uses, and secondly, how fast do the trains go. After returning home, I was able to [...]

Northeast Amtrak Map2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

King’s Pinnacle

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Kings Mountain, NC – Leading to the summit of King’s Pinnacle, the pinnacle trail is the most difficult hike in Crowders Mountain State Park. Beginning casually at the visitors center, it transitions from a wide, smooth path to one that is steep and littered with large boulders and requires additional effort to overcome. totaling around [...]

King’s Pinnacle2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Looking Glass Rock Trail

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Brevard, NC – Part of the Pisgah National Forest, Looking Glass Rock is a popular day hike, camping area and rock climbing destination. The trail provides easy passage from the access road to the summit utilizing repeated switchbacks. After passing the summit, hikers are delighted with a dramatic vista of the immense neighboring mountains strung [...]

Looking Glass Rock Trail2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Mt. Megunticook Summit

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Camden, ME – Located in the Camden Hills State Park, the Megunticook trail is actually the combination of 3 distinct trails, which allows one to hike from the harbor town of camden, up to the highest point on Mt. Megunticook (1385 ft). Consiting of strenuous hikes up steep rock faces to easy hikes through lush [...]

Mt. Megunticook Summit2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Tanawha Trail

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Grandfather Mountain, NC – The Tanawha Trail passses through 3 counties and parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway from Beacon Heights to Julian Price Park. Beginning at Beacon Heights, one will hike moderate terrain to the Linn Cove Viaduct and then strenuous terrain up to Rough Ridge. There one will find spectacular vistas of the surrounding [...]

Tanawha Trail2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Crowders Mountain East

2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00

Gastonia, NC – Crowders Mountain and the trails that lead to its summit provide some of the best hiking opportunities in the Charlotte metro area. Those who make it to the summit are rewarded with impressive views of the surrounding area including the Charlotte skyline. Totaling around 2.6 miles (round trip), the trails ascend to [...]

Crowders Mountain East2016-11-24T12:45:32-04:00
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