The Wild Ponies of Grayson Highlands

The Appalachian Trail is full of surprises! One expects to be raided by raccoons and field mice, even an occasional bear along the way isn't uncommon.  Colorful characters and "Trail Magic" are part of the adventure along with weather extremes. Silas has grown to expect the unexpected on his trek, but WILD PONIES were a surprise!  A rather large herd of ponies roam the high ridges of the southwest Virginia mountains. They are known as the wild ponies of the Grayson Highlands. Amazing.

The Wild Ponies like hikers.

on another note Silas has passed the 500 Mile Mark!


44 days on the trail Silas has seen a lot of ups and downs.
119,384.9 feet  ascended
117,847.7 feet descended

500 Miles !!!!! Silas and Fellow Hikers he has met along the journey.

One day I undertook a tour through the country, and the diversity and beauties of nature I met with in this charming season, expelled every gloomy and vexatious thought.

 Daniel Boone