Located way out Back Hollow in Bay's Mountain Park, this home has fallen and can't get up. There is also a fallen down barn nearby. These structures are depicted on the Bay's Mountain Trail Map, but like others on the map, they aren't labeled with the name of the former resident.
It is possible to reach this location from a variety of directions. You may choose to hike all the way out Back Hollow from the park. You may want to hike from Laurel Run Park, taking Laurel Run Trail, Kiner Hollow Trail, and a spur of the Pretty Ridge Trail that ends at this homestead. The shortest route to the homestead is from the end of Bays Mountain Road at the "back door" of the park. The gentleman living in the last home on the left before entering the park told us visitors can park by his house or next to the old sawmill just inside the gate (see parking waypoint). You may then hike Front Hollow to where it meets Back Hollow. There are some areas of both Front Hollow and Back Hollow where the creek has taken over the road so waterproof footwear is recommended.
This gentleman also assured us that the abandoned home and barn are part of park property. While there are cattle grazing in the field, he told us they would not bother us. Please be certain to close behind you any gates that you go through to reach GZ.
