Ben Wicks saved Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak

5 days ago

Ben Wicks completed Mount Mitchell Trail

8 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Mount Mitchell Trail

8 days ago

Great hike, very strenuous in the summer months. Bring poles as there are numerous wet sections with slippery rocks. Having two cars and parking one at the top of the mountain is nice and allows for a one way hike to the top.

Ben Wicks reviewed Railway Trail

14 days ago

Great place for a scenic bike ride down to the west end of the island. Most of it is paved railway trail. There are section where you have to connect to the next part of the trail along the main road. However this allows for stopping at local stores and restaurants along the journey. There are guided tours which can be fun as the guides are entertaining and talk about the flora, fauna and history of the island along the way.

Ben Wicks completed Railway Trail

14 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Spittal Pond

14 days ago

Great for a day hike. No equipment needed, just some walking shoes.

Ben Wicks completed Spittal Pond

14 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Looking Glass Rock Trail

14 days ago

Great view from the top. Not too strenuous, but not easy. On weekends parking can be a problem as the mountain can be crowded, in my opinion I would go on a weekday for this trail.

Ben Wicks completed Looking Glass Rock Trail

14 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Turkey Pen Gap Trail

14 days ago

Average, not the greatest views. Good for exercise

Ben Wicks completed Turkey Pen Gap Trail

14 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed McCullough Gulch Trail

15 days ago

Excellent for snowshoeing!!!! Novice or advanced.

Ben Wicks completed McCullough Gulch Trail

15 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Lake James State Park Loop

15 days ago

Good for the novice hiker, hardly any elevation change but it’s a fast wide trial. Watch out for bikers. Great for a day hike and a dip in the lake during the summer months, there are several beaches along the way. All which is needed is to cut off the trail at the right moment using a topo map and there you are at a secluded mountain lake beach. Great for a hammock overnight on the beach with a crackling campfire if you wish to make it a two day trip. Parking can be made at the bot slip.

Ben Wicks completed Lake James State Park Loop

15 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Panthertown Valley, Mac's Gap, Granny Burrell Falls and Deep Gap Loop

15 days ago

Good elevation changes yet still da fast trail! Bring water and a filter!

Ben Wicks completed Panthertown Valley, Mac's Gap, Granny Burrell Falls and Deep Gap Loop

15 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Birkhouse Moor, Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Catstycam

15 days ago

My favourite day hike of all time, excellent cardio and nicely technical in areas. Be sure to bring plenty of water!

Ben Wicks completed Birkhouse Moor, Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Catstycam

15 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Wesser Bald via Appalachian Trail

15 days ago

Great trail, well maintained, nice packed earth not any loose rocks, the steeper sections are short lived which allows for recovery at a fast pace.

Ben Wicks completed Wesser Bald via Appalachian Trail

15 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Pinnacle Trail

16 days ago

It’s not called crowded mountain for nothing, if you are looking for a quiet hike go super early. But other than that it becomes a zoo of people, noisy some walk with music and cackle all the way up. If you are looking for exercise id say go for it, if you are looking for a taste of nature and bliss, avoid this one at all costs.

Ben Wicks completed Pinnacle Trail

16 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Zugspitze über Höllental

16 days ago

A must do if you are looking for a moderately strenuous hike, bring water. There is a restaurant on the Austria side of the trial. Wonderful day of the weather is nice.

Ben Wicks completed Zugspitze über Höllental

16 days ago

Ben Wicks completed Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)

16 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)

16 days ago

Strenuous but the views are constantly breathtaking, so is the physical nature due to the altitude. Expect a full day!

Ben Wicks reviewed Stone Mountain Loop Trail

16 days ago

Great for a quick workout on this loop, 70% of the trail is runnable and smooth with little roots and rocks to worry about. The climb to the top on the backside is short but strenuous if you’re new to hiking.

Ben Wicks completed Stone Mountain Loop Trail

16 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Linville Gorge Trail (Linville River Trail)

16 days ago

Can go for miles, plenty of camping along the river relatively moderate-easy along this trail but getting down to it is a strenuous hike, recommend poles, water filter, hammocks!

Ben Wicks completed Linville Gorge Trail (Linville River Trail)

16 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail

16 days ago

Make sure you have water and ways to filter, there is a pipe spring at the top. But that’s a long way up. Round trip to the top can be done in 6-7hrs. Hiking poles can really help on this one. The saddle about 2/3rds to the summit boasts great views for camping (no water there bring enough) the best times to hike here is in the fall-spring. Once summer hits the views are diminished due to vegetation.

Ben Wicks completed Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail

16 days ago

Ben Wicks reviewed Shortoff Mountain Trail

16 days ago

Great hike to the top, steep elevation change, there is usually water at the top form a pipe spring, but there have been times I have seen it dry, so don’t count on it. Make sure you are careful with your footing. On the trail there are sections of looks rocks which could easily turn the day into a rolled ankle or twisted knee. The camping is great at the top as long as it’s not too windy. Sometimes when there are wind storms it feels sounds lame a freight train whipping past. The views of linville gorge are spectacular!!!!

Ben Wicks completed Shortoff Mountain Trail

16 days ago

Ben Wicks saved Appalachian Trail: Nantahala River to Cheoah Bald

16 days ago