Tag: Hiking Appalachian Trail

• Day 8 on the At, Pass Mountain to Gravel Springs Hut

  Saturday, November 19, 2016 It wasn’t as hard as some other days, but it was long – 13 miles. Sweating all morning, by the time I rested at the top of Hogback Mountain, a front was coming through. Nick had taken a long break at Elkwallow Wayside, and he caught up with me at the…

  Greg

  November 30, 2016

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• Day 6 on the AT, Rock Springs to Skyland

  Thursday, November 17, 2016 It’s not far to Skyland, and it really wasn’t a hard hike, but I was worn down. It took me all morning. As I approached, a lovely voice said, “Stay the night!” Huh? “Stay the night. Get some rest.” Great idea! I’m in! I walked down to the lodge and went…

  Greg

  November 28, 2016

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• Day 4 on the AT, Hightop Hut to Bearfence Mountain Hut

  Tuesday, November 15, 2016 I woke up early feeling pretty good, but it was so nice just to lie there for a while in the quiet. Sure there were noises in the night. Mice scrambled around the hut. Squirrels combed the gutters for nuts, and something walked around outside. The big full moon was great…

  Greg

  November 26, 2016

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