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The ultimate adventure guide
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Starting the trail to Frying Pan.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Fall foliage along the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Approaching the tower.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Climbing the stairs.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Mountains rolling for miles in every direction.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Northward view of Mount Pisgah.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Northeast view with the Black Mountains on the horizon.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Southward view of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Looking Glass Rock.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Westward view.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/27/2017
Descending the stairs.