Archive for the ‘Mountains’ Category

Cloudland Canyon is located near the northern end of Lookout Mountain, it is about 2 hours drive north of Atlanta (mainly on highway 75) , and this park is really beautiful, offering some really nice hikes and peaceful atmosphere.  There are few trails, while visiting i walked the Waterfall Trail and loved it,very easy walk and great views, till you get to the end where you see the waterfalls – really nice.

This mountain offers some great views, while going up on the great revolving cable car (which means everyone gets to see the view to all of the directions without the need to squeeze around one window. when you at the top, there are great views of around the mountain and you can also visit the ice cave.

While in north Italy, Mount Marmolada, which is the highest mountain of the Dolomites, is one of the most beautiful views of the erea and it is just an amazing spot to visit. You will need to take 3 different cables cars to the top of it.

Dolomites

Stone mountain is right there in Atlanta and it is truly a great place for an afternoon visit. when there you  should take the tram to the top of  stone mountain (which costs about 8USD) the top offers some great views and the mountain surface is really unique.

Stone Mountain Atlanat

Mount Edith Cavell is located at Jasper National Park, you have to follow Highway 93A south and turn off at the Cavell Road (which is kind of a bumpy road but it is worth it). Once there you can  see some really amazing glaciers on the mountain side, there is also a small pond full of little bergi bites and a great view of mountain sides and snow around it.

From the parking you have to walk a trail for about 30 minutes, While walking take a look to the right and Uyou will see  angel glacier,  keep going and then you will get to the pond.

Angel Glacier - Jasper National Park