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that there’s anything wrong with that.
After lunch, we sat there overlooking Clark Hollow, so named because Adaway Clark and his wife, Henrietta Bessie Duke (of Duke University and Duke Tbbacco, I have been told) Clark, lived there and owned just about the entire hollow. As a matter of fact and record, by the 1860 census, the Clark’s had nine children and owned over 2,000 acres of land, most of it being on the north slopes of Rappahannock Peak. (Some people call it Bean Hollow, but, more on that at a later date.)
In the next hollow over, Joe was pointing out Jim and Debbie Donehey’s place and I could see something moving over there between their house and the pond. With Joe’s binoculars, I could make out a yellow tractor, with what looked like a front end loader and a backhoe on it. I told Joe. He said, “Oh, that’s Eddie Noakes. He’s doing some work over there.” I tell you, the guy is plugged into eveiything that’s going on around here.
If you want to take this hike, and want the great views that go with it, then go before the trees near the top of the Peak have leafed out, or wait until they fall. You can reach the Peak trail from Harris Hollow.
I believe there may be parking at the end of Mount Marshall Road. As you climb the Mount Marshall Trail, the Peak will be off to your right. When you reach the saddle, where the Mount Marshall Trail intersects the Jordan River Trail, there will be a stone marker. The Peak Trail is on your right, about ten yards before the marker, and runs straight up the ridge to the Peak (some folks call it the Ridge Trail). You should see some blue trail markers on the trees.
Or, you can drive to the end of Route 629, “Bean” Hollow Road, and park on the side of the road. Don’t block the gate.
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