A long, hot climb that seemed much more than the just over 2,000 feet of climbing achieved. A cool summer breeze and the canopy of the forest saved me. Various wildflowers blooming at the higher elevation of over 3,500 feet. So many peaks in this area are inaccessible unfortunately due to private property. Total shame as it is spectacular Blue Ridge beauty up there. I believe Poor Mountain is the highest peak in the surrounding mountains of Roanoke. Of course, the peak is crowded with various towers and high wattage.