SNP north: Dickey Ridge & AT

A linear hike, Dickey Ridge Trail from Skyline Drive entrance near front Royal to Compton Gap, then Appalachian Trail south to Gravel Springs Gap. Crocus about to bloom at the lowest levels signaling the arrival of spring, and patches of snow at the highest levels showing winter hanging on. Although having hiked the AT between Compton and Gravel Springs Gap several weeks earlier, this would pass through the recent burn area. Burnt wood smell was noticeable at Lands Run Gap, and again south of Compton Gap. On the AT, the burn area is mostly on Compton, particularly on the south slope. The burn areas were patchy and not too severe except for the larger patch on the south slope of Compton. The odor of charred wood was heavy through here. South of Jenkins Gap, the only sign of the fire were a few patches shortly before the Drive crossing (in the vicinity of the old foundation).

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