Day 52 – Mount Rodgers Visitor Center to Reed Creek: mile 534.3 to mile 552.5 Today was the first of three long days in a row. To help us get a jump on the day, we got an early shuttle from the inn and was able to get back on the trail by 7:20 am….
Month: April 2022
Damascus to Marion
Day 47 – Damascus to Lost Mountain Shelter: mile 471.0 to mile 486.7 It was good weather for hiking. We had three major climbs for the day but they didn’t seem too bad. About mid morning we met a couple, Donna and Alan, hiking the other way and I noticed the lady had a Nikon…
Welcome to Virginia
Day 41 – The Station at 19E to Moreland Gap Shelter: mile 395.3 to mile 413.7 After two days off the trail we were happy to get out and get moving again. We walked the 0.7 miles to the trailhead and commenced to cover over 18 miles of trail. Our time off was preplanned but…
Uncle Johnny’s to The Station at 19E
Day 36 – Uncle Johnny’s to Cherry Gap Shelter: mile 344.2 to mile 361.4 Today was our hottest day yet with temps approaching the 80’s. The morning was pleasant and we made good time. We came across the day’s first trail magic at Indian Grave Gap. Brother Tom was set up where he is 5…
Hot Springs to Uncle Johnny’s Hostel
Day 31 – Hot Springs to Spring Mountain Shelter: mile 275.0 to mile 285.9 After a big breakfast at the Smokey Mountain Diner, we started our hike out of Hot Springs. After crossing the river, the trail left the road and followed the river for a bit before heading uphill. As we climbed back up…