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Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Starting the ascent up Marys Rock Trail.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
A tree reaches its arm across the trail.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Continuing the climb to the summit.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Eastern rat snake.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Orange-tipped oakworm moth caterpillar.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
The final push through the forested trail.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
The beautiful Shenandoah skyline.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Looking back out over the trailhead parking lot and Skyline Drive.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Scramble up the remaining rocks to the true summit.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Spectacular 360-degree views.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
The leaves beginning to change color in mid-September.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Looking back across the rocky summit.
Seth Rose
Photo Date:
09/16/2017
Marys Rock Tunnel, located just past the trailhead on Skyline Drive.