Lost rider.: Grandfather Mountain NC. 6-3-12

Not a motorcycle trip sadly would have been a good ride. Started out as a nice Sunday morning and a nice cruise to the mountains. After a few hour drive I reach the Blue Ridge Parkway and the temp dropped at least 10 degrees and wind doubled. But it was a great view. Partly cloudy but blue skies. 30 minutes later I reach Grandfather Mountain and the skies decided to take a turn. Slight sprinkle but I decided to press on. as I reached the top and parked at the swinging bridge the wind more than tripled. As I hit the trails and hiked back into the back country we went ahead and planned on getting rained on and figured I make it as far as I could before I declare it unsafe and head back. about 3 miles later and hit the peak. Still no rain and the sun was out. Wind was still there but clouds were dying down and the skies were getting clear in some directions. For being over 8 yrs since I was on grandfather Mountain it was a good hike. I had everything from ladders to steep cliffs. Great views and gives you a great workout all at once. Recommended to anyone who enjoys the outdoors.