We hiked Potts Mountain via the Lipes Branch Trail, which was not as much a trail as a trailblazing opportunity. Although you can still make out the trail, it’s extremely overgrown to the point where there are trees growing in the middle of the path. The payoff was a stunning overlook that in early September was just picking up a touch of fall color. The overlook is just off the Jeep Trail, which runs along the mountain ridge. We took the Jeep trail down, which was a better option than trying to make our way down back through Lipes Branch. The last half mile or so of the Jeep trail, however, is very steep and treacherous in spots.