Duncan Knob / Strickler Knob, VA

Photos by Michael Juskelis and Ken Clark, 2009/07/03.

View of the Shenandoah Valley through the damage created by the Cardinal Fire in 2006.

The rocky trail to Strickler Knob.

Andy takes in the view of the double-ridge of Waterfall Mountain and Kerns Mountain, with Great North Mountain in the far distance.

A few little scrambles on the trail to Strickler Knob.

Ken always seeks out the highest spot!

A great view of the Shenandoah River, valley and National Park.

Taking a lunch break on Strickler Knob with Massanutten South as a backdrop.

Waterfall Mountain from Strickler Knob.

Reversing our steps away from Strickler Knob.

The group at the base of Duncan Knob. Sitting: Steve, Andy, John, Shele, Mike, Don and Ken. Standing: Lori and Terri.

On top of Duncan Knob.

The views were much clearer than earlier in the day.

The view south down Middle Mountain from Duncan Knob.

Scrambling down from Duncan Knob.

Flora:

Bristly Sarsaparilla (Aralia hispida) grows in thickets on Middle Mountain. Only the bottom of the stems are bristly.

Pale Corydalis (Corydalis sempervirens).

Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus).

Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum).

Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium).

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