PAGE 8, KINGS MOUNTAIN MIRROR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1972
For A Fantastic View
Spring On Top Of
Ole Kings Mountain
How about a tamily hike during the first holi
day period of 1972? A great activity for a fine
afternoon. It’s not too time consuming. Allow
10 minutes for driving to the foot of the moun
tain (see diagram), another 20 minutes will
bring you to the summit. The lAntastlc view of
the surrounding countryside Is well worth all
the effort of the climb. Wear suitable
clothing—the wind can be chilly at the topi
Comfortable shoes are a must. Take band-
aids along In case blisters develop! And re
member to carry back with you not only the
memories of an envlgoratlng experience, but
every scrap of trash that might otherwise lit
ter a beautiful place.
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"On a clear day you can see forever."
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Granite rocks and a gnarled pine tree are a photographer’s delight.
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Text by
Sylvia Holmes,,
Photos by
Rodney Dodson
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Sylvia Holmes
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The climb Is not as arduous as it appears. Most of the way is
a gentle uphill walk wlththe last hundred yards being a little ste
eper as one approaches the summit.
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The path is easy to see and its Impossible to lose the way al
though occasional obstacles may be encountered such as this wet
area which Rodney easily negotiates.
Mangled limbs and knots of a fallen tree make an Interesting design.