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COMPLETED - 2013-02-02 - GWNF Flagpole Run

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by firefox2501 » Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:08 am

NOTE: Documentation of a ride prior to joining ORTB...

We enjoyed Flagpole Run so much that we decided to hit it again - this time just after a snow storm. It ended up snowing again while we were on the trail!

This is the first time we went down the rock garden. Photo rotated to show the angle of the decline - note that Dan and the trees are vertical
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Video of the descent - the picture in picture is from my dash mounted Go Pro



Snowy view from Meadow Knob
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Sometimes it is the little things that make a trail ride worth while
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View from Switzer Dam at the end of the trail. Note that Flagpole Knob is now hidden in clouds. It was snowing for much of the ride down from Flagpole...
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The parking lot at Switzer Dam is the perfect place to air back up after a ride
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by v7guy » Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:34 pm

Some nice pics, I always enjoy going out there.
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by Trail X » Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:35 am

Nice, I haven't been down to the parking lot along the water. Looks like a gorgeous view up the mountain.
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by Cable810 » Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:47 pm

Show em Jeeps how its done :lol:Looks like a gorgeous place to wheel. Awsome pictures
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by firefox2501 » Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:51 pm

Definitely one of the better places to wheel in Virginia!
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