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5 summits • 2.3 mi • 435 ft gain • 56 min
Latest summits
"Drove to the parking area and climbed the short distance to the summit. Benchmark is behind a fenced area that protects telephone and satellite equipment, surrounded by Red Spruce forest. Hiked down to Buzzard's Rock via the AT and about .5 miles beyond as well as the short Lover's Leap Trail. Beautiful day, clear sunny skies with great vies." — jaycochran • Jul 7, 2017
"Extremely windy, sunny day. Just recovered from pneumonia, but the views of the Highlands were absolutely worth it. Brilliant panorama of the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Second highest peak in my home state. Buzzard Rock is along the way. A great little scramble, but nearly blown off due to strong gusts." — runshigleyrun • Dec 22, 2016
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Peak Badges: Earn a special badge for each unique peak you summit. See all of your badges on your Badges page.
First Ascent Award: Only 1 available per peak. Goes to the first peakery member to log a successful summit of a peak. Snag this award and the peak will forever bear your name.
King of the Mountain Award: Only 1 available per peak. Summit a peak more times than any other member. Beware: this award can be lost!
Summit Steward: Summit a peak at least 5 times to become one of its Summit Stewards. As Steward of a peak, you’re encouraged to keep that peak’s info up-to-date on peakery and spread goodwill on your future climbs up the peak.