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Appalachian Trail Day 40 – Damascus

Appalachian Trail Day 40 04-08-01, Day 40 Zero Day Sunny, warm As I said, I had breakfast at Mountain Mans café, thanks to Jack and Bag of Tricks. Later I hung out at the outfitter, wrote postcards, bought fuel and a fleece…

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Appalachian Trail Day 39 – Abingdon Gap Shelter – Damascus

Appalachian Trail Day 39 04-07-01, Day 39 10 miles, AT - 455.1 Abingdon Gap Shelter - Damascus After I wrote last night, a black and white pussycat came into camp (skunk). He ate dropped scraps and then went behind the shelter. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 38 – Unknown Campsite – Abingdon Gap Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 38 04-06-01, Day 38 12.6 miles, AT - 445.1 3,785 Feet 8:07 AM - 12:40 PM Unknown Campsite - Abingdon Gap Shelter Foggy then clearing in the PM Today was the easiest day yet! We averaged about 3…

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Appalachian Trail Day 37 – Watauga Lake – Unknown Campsite

Appalachian Trail Day 37 04-05-01, Day 37 16.4 miles, AT - 431.5 8:50 AM - 4:00 PM Watauga Lake - Unknown Campsite Agatha showed up around 8:35 AM. I was ready for my banana and OJ. We hit the trail soon after. Besides…

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Appalachian Trail Day 36 – Kincore Hostel – Watauga Lake Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 36 04-04-01, Day 36 10.6 miles. AT - 415.1 2,130 feet Kincora Hostel - Watauga Lake Shelter 10:50 AM - 4:30 PM Sunny 60-70° Woke up around 7:30 AM. Had OJ and pancakes. Made them myself. Had…

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Appalachian Trail Day 35 – Apple House Shelter – Kincorra Hiker’s Hostel

Appalachian Trail Day 35 04-03-01, Day 35 20.1 miles, AT - 404.5 2,500 feet Apple House - Kincorra Hikers Hostel Day 8-9 Rain in AM, cloudy the rest Another tough ass day. Whoever made this map section was on drugs. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 34 – Roan High Knob – Apple House Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 34 04-02-01, Day 34 14.2 miles, AT - 384.4 3,000 feet Roan High Knob - Apple House Shelter Partly cloud/sunny WOW! It was SOOOOO cold up there last night. Tons of mice and some things larger too. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 33 – Cherry Gap – Roan High Knob

Appalachian Trail Day 33 04-01-01, Day 33 15.1 miles, AT - 370.2 Cherry Gap Shelter - Roan High Knob, 6,285 Feet Day 7-8 Snow/Rain We woke to rain around 6:00 AM. I didn't move until 8 AM. The rain turned to sleet then…

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Appalachian Trail Day 32 – Erwin – Cherry Gap Shelter

Appalachian Trail Day 32 03-31-01, Day 32 16.4 miles, AT - 355.1 3,900 feet Johnnys - Cherry Gap Shelter Foggy - 50° - Felt muggy Today was TOUGH!!! My pack must weigh the most it ever has. Eight days of food. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 31 – No Business Knob – Erwin, TN

Appalachian Trail Day 31 03-30-01, Day 31 6.3 miles, AT - 340.7 No Business - Uncle Johnnys Hostel Rainy AM Sun afternoon Rain evening. 1,700 feet Day 31 Random Entry I'm at the laundry mat now. I had Pizza Hut…