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Put In -
Salthouse Branch campgrounds on
Philpott Lake.
2 hour 40 minute drive from Raleigh. I camped for a fourth time at
campsite 87. It is on the lake, water level was down around 10 feet so
had to walk a bit to the water.
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Distance/Time - Trip 1: 5.4 miles; Trip 2: 4 miles.
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Difficulty -
Average.
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Trip
Directions - Did not paddle much as the dog turned up sick for some reason.
First time she ever balked at going kayaking, one trip she just ran back to
the campsite. Would not eat or drink, but after a nights sleep she
seemed better but still basically just laid in the boat instead of her perky
self. Since the dog was sick I just decided to head to
Mabry Mill and
Lover's Leap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Was a nice afternoon road
trip. Also, drove by Tuggles Gap
a bike restaurant that I will stop at next time. Weather was very nice
and was great for sleeping. Nothing beats waking up on a cool morning
in the woods.
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Scenery -
The moon was really nice, along with my new
flashlight
that allowed me to really look in the woods at night and scan the bottom
since the lake is so clear. Eerie to see fish at night with the light
shining so deep into the water. Got the flashlight based on a guy at
work that has one when he is
gigging at the coast. A very powerful light for such a small
footprint. Not cheap however....
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Hazards -
Power boats.
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Campsite 87
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Dog not feeling well
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Dinner
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Sun setting on the lake
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Moon rising
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Dusk
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New flashlight at night
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Dog feeling better
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Philpott Lake view from dam
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Lover's Leap
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Another view from Lover's Leap
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Mabry Mill exhibit
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Checkers
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Water trough to mill
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The Mill
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Dog refushing to kayak
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Sunset
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Starting to perk up a little
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