Day 6 4/22
12.1 miles
Hogpen Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter
Got back on trail with the two guys I’ve been hiking with since last Friday. Started off in the high 30s or low 40s but warmed up to the 60s. The leaves at higher elevations are still not out yet and the ground cover is just starting...
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Day 5 4/21
0 miles
Zero at Hiawassee
Took a zero to deal with my shit and stay out of the cold rain. Went to the local outfitter to get some Nikwax waterproofing spray to fix my rain jacket that I got last July. Never had the thing in rain and the first time it wetted out while I was pitching...
Day 4 4/20
6.9 miles
Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap
There was a huge storm predicted to hit sometime that night or in the morning. Supposed to drop down to the 50s in the day with 100% chance of rain and high winds. This drove a lot of hiker off trail making finding a room in a hostel impossible. My...
Day 3 4/19
9.8 miles
Big Cedar Ledges to Neels Gap
Hiked with Daytona Mike and Eli into Neels Gap. I neglected to bring sunscreen with me because I thought there would be more foliage to provide shade. And it’s been hot and sunny. Picked up some at Mountain Crossings. Mosquitoes are...
Day 2 4/18
14.1 miles
Hawk Mountain campsite to Big Cedar Ledges
Decided I wanted to camp on top of a mountain so I could watch the sunset and sunrise. Got to an unofficial campsite and set up camp by myself. Sat on a huge rock ledge and ate dinner to a rather pleasant view. I knew there was...
2024 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike
Day 1 4/17
7.3 miles
Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain campsite
This time I decided to skip the Approach Trail and start at Springer Mountain. My shuttle driver was the same guy as last year and was fun to talk to. He first took me to the visitor center at...
Currently holed up in a hotel waiting on a storm with a cold front to pass. Lots of hikers getting off trail. Been a rough few days since my tent has failed me. Will start the 2024 thread while I’m here. But first much sleeps.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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