Total miles since Springer Mtn: 271.6 | Miles to Katahdin: 1907.4
Frank asked me to start noting at the beginning of each post how far I’d hiked and how far I still have to go. So there it is. Over 200, but not yet 1/7 of the way…
Nearly there?!
Back on the trail – exiting Davenport Gap
Are they trying to kill me? They are, aren’t they?! To combat fatigue, I posted myself at the top of these stairs and welcomed hikers as they arrived at the top ๐
Stormclouds gathering over Snowbird Mtn
My makeshift clothesline after 8 miles of hiking in the rain
Literally two hours later I was able to take my clothesline outside
Trail plaque entering Hot Springs. The John Muir inscription reads: “The nearest way to the universe is through a forest wilderness”
In Hot Springs, the trail markers lead right through town. Awesome ๐
Where I’m headed tomorrow. French Broad River in foreground
Lots of cool bridges in Madison County (apparently not that Madison County)
Spring Creek passes right through town
Stuffing my face (a common occurrence these days) with choc chip cookie (courtesy of Wes) at Davenport Gap
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