Virginia mountains

"A hot spring day in which I had planned on running long. The heat and allergies said otherwise, and I settled for a 6-mile hike. I had never been to the top of this peak. It's a pretty good walk up Hinchee Trail with about 2 1/2 miles of incline. " — runshigleyrun • Apr 20, 2025

"The final of four mountains. Beautiful views of George Washington National Forest and the lake down below in Douthat State Park. 14 miles, 4 miles on a beautiful early spring day for these parts. " — runshigleyrun • Apr 12, 2025

"The first peak of four in a 14-mile trail run in Douthat State Park. The switchbacks make this climb as gentle as possible, but as I went off trail, the climb to the peak was sharply uphill and lengthy. The views were 360 and spectacular from the knob, though obstructed by the forest. Unfortunately, the briars ate me up pretty badly. " — runshigleyrun • Apr 12, 2025

"The second peak of four in Douthat State Park had phenomenal views. Although it was still winter on the loftier peaks, there was color beginning to show at the base of the mountains and in the valley. The switchbacks made these mountains very manageable and enjoyable to run. This was a great climb." — runshigleyrun • Apr 12, 2025

"A wretched race up Mill Mountain. The 10K is one tough course and I pretty much gave up after 4 miles. Very disappointing. Warm, humid day with little shade considering we were in a forest. Ugh. " — runshigleyrun • Apr 5, 2025