Great link, Zen!!
A terrific non-biking side trip, Cyclesome, if you have time and inclination, is a walk on the AT on the summit of Whitetop. The views are spectacular. (See pic below w/small dog in middle.) The Virginia Creeper Trail might offer similar breath-taking views; I bet CA_in_NC would know.
Hiking to the top of Mount Rogers (right next door, elevation 5729') is a great outing, too. Encountering the wild ponies on the trail is a treat---'though my dog Samantha has mixed feelings about 'em!![]()




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