Hayley Justinak
I'm a wannabe ski-junkie, occasional road biker and mud-runner, frequent beer drinker, avid hiker and camper, full-time rock and postcard collector, and almost graduated Geological Engineering and Geology student.
I love this trail. It is easy to get to and makes for a perfect hour or two of exercise. It offers a variety of scenery; from woodlands, to sandy beaches, to limestone cliff overlooks along Percy Priest Lake.
5.0
I hiked this with my twin (the writer) and brother. Be sure to have lots of water because it's no fun running out...like we did, especially with the tantalizing lakes far below. Despite our thirst nearing the end, the hike offers a variety of quaint shaded paths, steep switchbacks, flat trails across the peaks with epic views of the surrounding mountains, a historic military road/tunnel, and even local cows. End at Rifugio Venini, full of Italian visitors before sunset and local neighbors at night. The best, most authentic spaghetti and beef I have had thus far, including from other places in Italy. Fresh butter and milk comes right from the local cows. We lucked out that one of the neighbors knew English (her daughter attended Purdue) but I recommend knowing some Italian to make communication a little easier and to fully enjoy some banter with the beyond friendly Rifugio hosts and guests.
5.0
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