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Friday, June 21, 2013

Friday Fences - Bent Mountain

Bent Mountain, Roanoke County (click on photo to enlarge)

I can't remember if I told you that on Father's Day we went hiking out at Bottom Creek Gorge. Such a pretty place and it also has the second highest waterfall in Virginia. There are 3 different trails to take to the falls. We took the red trail there and the yellow back. There are old abandoned structures and cemeteries throughout, evidence of the early settlers from the late 17th through the 18 centuries. I was really looking forward to seeing some of the old houses, barns, etc..but the growth was too much to see off the trails. We'll have to make a trip back in the fall.

Anyways, this fence can be found along the way, heading to Bottom Creek. Have a great weekend :)

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23 comments:

  1. What an attractive fence. Very rustic and in keeping with the lovely countryside.

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  2. That would be so interesting to see all the old cemeteries and houses...that fence is cool. Is it old as well?

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    1. i don't know about this fence...it was on someones personal property, but isn't it pretty?!

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  3. That is why it is important to keep your camera handy, you never know what you will see to capture. Nicely done.

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  4. The enlarged version let me see more detail and better appreciate the form and positioning of the fence. Well done.

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  5. The enlarged version let me see more detail and better appreciate the form and positioning of the fence. Well done.

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  6. This is really a cool fence! I'd love to see the old buildings and cemeteries. I hope you get back there in the fall.

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  7. Sounds like a fun hike! I really like the rustic fence.

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  8. Very cool fence I like the criss cross design.

    Kim,USA

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  9. What a pretty and also unusual fence! Isn't it incredible that those old structures are still waiting there, despite having been half-forgotten for eons.

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  10. What a charming fence! Sounds like a great place to hike too.

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  11. I would love to see some pics of the water fall! Nice fence shot

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  12. Amazing craftsmanship you are showing us here. Does a job and looks really pretty as well. Good find, Tanya!

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  13. A very characterful looking fence!

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  14. What a neat fence!

    How far was the hike? I love waterfalls but uphill hikes can be breathtaking — literally.

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    1. The route we took was about 5 miles round trip. It wasn't bad. We took the red trail to the falls and the yellow back. I heard from another family while we were sitting at the falls that the yellow trail is hardest taking it to the falls. Definitely worth the hike!

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