Day Three we climbed Waterrock Knob again, which is a short hike, at only 1.2 miles roundtrip, and moderately strenuous with an elevation gain of 412 feet. The kids went on this hike and really did wonderfully. Ruthie dealt with some fear, but she toughed it out. Mac was a trooper, and Harris did the best of all, riding on his mama. He had just fallen asleep as we started taking the pictures of us at the top, above. It was clear on the way up (see the first two pics), but some clouds rolled in just as we reached the top-we tried to wait a bit, but that is the best we could do! The elevation at the top of Waterrock Knob is 6292 feet, and it is the 16th highest mountain in the Eastern United States! Not too shabby for the kids' first summit!
We came down the mountain and ate lunch in a scenic little town called Maggie Valley, then drove more of the Parkway till we found another trail to attempt. It had an amazing overlook and then you plunge downward through thick forest. The path was leafy and easy going.
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