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Quote from max.patch: “<snip> greenmountainclub.org/hiking/trail-updates/ Trail Changes & Closures Pico Camp Closure Notice The Green Mountain Club is closing Pico Camp until unauthorized occupancy of the shelter can be resolved by local authorities. This is a matter of public safety and hikers should find an alternate overnight site or accommodation. We appreciate the concern and patience of the hiking community as we work to resolve this matter. Alternative Overnight Suggestions: - Churchill S…

Once those Camaros passed me they were quickly long gone. Coming towards me later were a group of Corvettes. Also saw lots of motorcycles, one leaning at 45 degrees or less. I am sure it was thrilling for him, but I don't see myself ever doing that.

Quote from LIhikers: “I'm glad somebody's getting out to do some hiking. I'm envious, my bad foot is keeping me from doing much of anything. ” I hope it gets better soon for you. Not for sure if appropriate for your situation, but physical therapy has always been beneficial for me in recovering.

318 curves in only 11 miles. images.app.goo.gl/nzGH67gWD3xwSbzF6

On my way back home Sunday morning I stopped at Fontana Village Rest to pick up my resupply box and saw a lot of Camaros in the parking lot. Then to get to Reliance to get my other box I drove thru the Tail of the Dragon. As soon as I started it several of the Camaros were behind me, so I pulled to the side as quick as I could so thy could pass.

After my sister picked me up we went to Iron Bridge to pick up my resupply box and had lunch. Along with great food, they had a lot of interesting signs. The first was outside and the rest were in the restroom.

With the knee problems I had this past year I knew I was not in the shape I wanted to be. And originally we were supposed to go to Europe. But when that fell through I figured would give it a shot. But since back home I been getting miles in at local trails, Ozark Highland Trail, and up and down around the neighborhood. 2 months still before I go to Colorado. And I can always come home and ice my knee, and let up if I need to as I build things back up.

Day 4 1.9 back to GA Hwy 60 After making it back down to GA 60 I started walking to Morganton. After walking a few miles I caught a ride with a local guy Todd who also hiked along with riding dirt bikes (off-road motorcycles). This was a really good thing since I had Google maps on my phone to show me a realative map, not reception enough for exact detailed miles. So what looked like 6 miles was really 12 to 14. I was able to sit at a gas station diner and eat breakfast while I was waiting fot m…

Day 3 (cont.) Highlights of the day included the Toccoa River Suspension Bridge and a view going up Wallalah Mountain.

Day 3 10.4 miles to Wallah Mountain Actually 9.4 miles to half up Licklog Mountain and then another mile back down and up Wallah Mountain to camp. I stopped to take a break and my sister had texted me to let me know she was at Birmingham, AL to spend the night after leaving one of my other sister's in LA. Unfortunately I had been having some problems with my knee this past year and was not as prepared conditioning wise I needed to be. I could already tell it was going take more like 4 weeks inst…

Day 2 (cont.) Here are the signs and Memorial for the BMT. Also see how the tree is blazed for both the AT and BMT (diamond). Unfortunately I was in such a hurry to wrap up the semester and get to NC, I forgot to cut my toenails. Not too far into the morning I started feeling a pain in my right foot and had to put a bandaid on to reduce the pain.

Day 2 12.3 miles to Bryson Gap Despite the name I doubt Bill ever hiked here either. Crossed AT multiple times today and even walked with the AT some. Walked a few miles with The Old Guy (TOG) who was on a day hike and had some interesting stories. Also ran into a pair of SoBo women on an overnight hike. These would be the only people I would see on the BMT other than a few random trail runners. There was a nice view early in the day. Also crossed multiple creeks.

Day 1 (cont.) While seeing Amicola Falls was nice, I would recommend doing it as a day hike. Ther rest of the AT Approach Trail is just pointless ups and downs (PUDs), and much more up (over 3,100 feet elevation gain) with no real views or anything interesting until Springer Mountain. If I ever go to Springer Mountain again I will definitely pay for a shuttle to FS 42 Big Stamp. When I started the AT I used my vehicle and had my Dad drive back. But did not want to make my sister do that with her…

Day 1 (May 9) 9 miles to Springer Mountain Shelter 8.8 miles on the AT Approach Trail to Springer Mountain and then 0.2 on the AT to the shelter (and actually another 0.2 to the actual shelter and campsite where I set up my tent). Love the AT with picnic table, easy water, and 2 bear boxes. After setting up my tent and getting water I cooked my supper and talked with hikers starting their AT thru hikes. Was a little surprised none of them knew what the BMT was. Did not realize my previous post w…

Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from hikerboy: “Me and Lou did a little trail magic for Astro when he came through NY. ” We got to meet Astro in New England, NH I think. He was going north bound and we were going southbound. ” Just a little north of Caratunk, ME. It was really great to meet you and Kathy in person.

Quote from hikerboy: “Me and Lou did a little trail magic for Astro when he came through NY. ” Donuts, 2 days of slack packing, and gorilla tape for my shoes to get me to the motel between the zoo and Hudson Bridge! It was a great treat! I had hard time wanting to get out of that chair.

Quote from LIhikers: “A couple of years ago Kathy and I hiked from the Delaware River to the Hudson River. It's surprising how nice the trail is in New Jersey. Up until that hike we had done NJ as day or weekend hikes. Like so many others when I think of NJ I think of oil refineries and the turnpike. There's so much more to the state than that. ” Including lots of bears.

Quote from jimmyjam: “I thought New York was also a nice surprise ” Definitely appreciated all the deli's around NJ and NY.

Quote from LIhikers: “Does your section end at the NJ/NY line painted on the rocks ? Thanks for you effort to update the Companion.ll ” I sat down to eat lunch there. One cheek in each state.

Quote from max.patch: “I've subscribed to Sports Illustrated since high school. It just may be time to rethink that subscription come renewal time. static01.nyt.com/images/2023/0….jpg?quality=75&auto=webp ” Didn't they have Elon Musk's 74 year-old mother last year.