counter-clockwise circuit of Nicholson Hollow hike & Sharp RockVineyards

I took a counter-clockwise circuit of Nicholson Hollow Trail, Indian Run Trail, Corbin Mountain Trail, Old Rag Fire Road, Robertson Mountain Tail, and Weakley Hollow Fire Road for the first time. Roberson mt uphill was tough, yet downhill was challenging when leaves covered the trail. The hike was 12 m with 2700 ft gain at the tail of the foliage. There were great views from the top of Robertson Mountain. The old lady lives next to the old rag parking lot happily collected $10 from hundreds of cars. There were vendors selling apples, fruits, cider, bread, cookies between upper and lower parking lots. It was a gorgeous hiking day, and some of us stopped by this winery before heading out of the national park, to enjoy wine, cheese, freshly baked bread, more views, and fun conversation with new friends. We love the winery dog. — at Sharp Rock Vineyards.