Hay Rock
8 miles, moderate terrain
No Carpool
The hike starts and ends in the Daleville Commuter Parking
lot.
We will start walking from the parking lot on trail that
used to be the AT and join the AT shortly for the rest of the hike to Hay Rock
and back again. The first mile is over
relatively flat terrain, followed by a mile uphill to the ridgeline. From there
it's another 2 miles to the top. There
are several good overlooks along the way of Carvin's Cove and the valleys, but
the best one is Hay Rock. This overhanging chunk of sandstone provides shelter
on one side and great views on the other for those willing to scramble to the
top. Finally we will return to the
Daleville Park & Ride taking care not to follow the AT when it turns left
after crossing Tinker Creek.