I have a friend who swore up and down she once owned a Jeep Sport. She truly believed that was the model of the vehicle. Turns out it was a Cherokee. Bless her heart . . .
A few reference photos for anyone considering going:
Furnace-Pilot section:
downhill here, mud & rocks:
Turned around shortly after due to clearance issues; had to winch to get back up this spot:
Fincastle section:
did not cross the creek; came from the other direction. This shot gives...