Animals, Plants and Geology
There are a variety of birds, reptiles and mammals in the area. Deer, Rattlesnakes, Rabbits and Bobcats may be spotted by the watchful hiker. While most of the Spruce and Fir was removed by logging, there are areas where these trees are encountered on the trail. There are significant differences in the landscape from the southern end of the trail compared to the higher elevations.
Along the way, the hiker encounters some unique geology. From Pilot Mountain, there's a view of the Looking Glass Rock pluton. Close to Butter Gap is Cedar Rock, a large granite outcropping. In addition, Shining Rock and its cluster of quartz boulders can be encountered via a side trail.
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