I climbed Furnace Mountain as part of a great day hike including Austin Mountain, Trayfoot Mtn., and Blackrock. The Park's Southern District is really a fascinating place. Fantastic views near the summit.
Vic Hanson - Oct 31, 2013 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2013
Consolation prize
The Blue Ridge Parkway, and the AT were closed due to the government shutdown so I hiked to Furnace from the bottom.
hightinerary - Jun 17, 2011 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2011
Furnace Mountain
I climbed it for the second time on 15 June 2011. The overlook has fine views across the valley toward Austin Mountain. (Austin Mountain has a fine view of Furnace Mountain, but there is no trail to Austin Mountain.)
indianabob - Jun 27, 2009 9:54 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2004
nice hike-hot day
Climbed Furnace during a three-day backcountry trip via the AT, Austin Mt. Trail, Furnace Mountain Trail and Payne Run Trail. Mountain laurel and orchids were in full bloom. Saw a bear cub running parallel to trail during descent to Paine Run. Great Day!
CheesySciFi - Feb 8, 2009 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2008
A fun hike
My first trip to Furnace was in June 2007; it was a side trip on the way to Trayfoot. I made a return trip just to Furnace in September 2008.
chmoore577 - Aug 22, 2020 6:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2020
A good hike for the southern distanceSuccessful hike
Trail a bit overgrown
georgeuva - Apr 27, 2016 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2015
Beautiful MountainI climbed Furnace Mountain as part of a great day hike including Austin Mountain, Trayfoot Mtn., and Blackrock. The Park's Southern District is really a fascinating place. Fantastic views near the summit.
Vic Hanson - Oct 31, 2013 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2013
Consolation prizeThe Blue Ridge Parkway, and the AT were closed due to the government shutdown so I hiked to Furnace from the bottom.
hightinerary - Jun 17, 2011 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2011
Furnace MountainI climbed it for the second time on 15 June 2011. The overlook has fine views across the valley toward Austin Mountain. (Austin Mountain has a fine view of Furnace Mountain, but there is no trail to Austin Mountain.)
indianabob - Jun 27, 2009 9:54 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2004
nice hike-hot dayClimbed Furnace during a three-day backcountry trip via the AT, Austin Mt. Trail, Furnace Mountain Trail and Payne Run Trail. Mountain laurel and orchids were in full bloom. Saw a bear cub running parallel to trail during descent to Paine Run. Great Day!
CheesySciFi - Feb 8, 2009 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2008
A fun hikeMy first trip to Furnace was in June 2007; it was a side trip on the way to Trayfoot. I made a return trip just to Furnace in September 2008.