The Peaks of Otter- Sharp Top




   On September 24th, I had the opportunity to hike the Sharp Top trail which is one of the Peaks of Otter in Bedford, Virginia. Sharp Top was once thought to be the highest point in Virginia and that is why there is stone from Sharp Top in the Washington Monument. On the day that I went, the weather was beautiful. However, there were so many gnats at the top that you couldn't stay long. There were swarms that would get in your hair and stick to your clothes if you stood too long. All in all, it was a beautiful 3 mile up and back hike. We also stopped off at Buzzard's Roost on the way up so there is one picture from that overlook as well. 








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