Appalachian Trail: Apple House to view above Hampton, TN
The trail is mostly in forest past stunning cascades where a friend from last year’s trail brings us food.
Appalachian Trail: Little Rock Knob to Apple House
On likely the most exceptional section of the Southern AT over high, exposed balds, I get perfect sparkly weather.
Appalachian Trail: Curley Maple Gap to Little Rock Knob
It’s an extraordinary day from the “Beauty Spot” to fairy forest Unaka and finally sunset from a knob.
Appalachian Trail: Whistling Gap to Curley Maple
A well-placed hostel with some resupply offers a taste of “trail life” as I walk all day, but fit in charging and eating in between downpours.
Appalachian Trail: Flint Mountain to Whistling Gap
It’s hard climbing in pouring rain which finally clears for a flower-lined trail to Bald Mountain.
Appalachian Trail: Little Laurel to Flint Mountain
Spectacular views are completely in mist and it’s a race to a shelter before a terrifying thunder storm.
Appalachian Trail: Pump Gap to Little Laurel
It’s a roller-coaster day and heavy rain threatens, so I cut it short and sleep in a shelter.
Appalachian Trail: Lemon Gap to Pump Gap
The AT passes right through the town of Hot Springs where I camp above and am pounded by two thunderstorms.
Appalachian Trail: Green Corner Rd to Lemon Gap
The trail goes steeply up from I-40 climaxing at the extraordinary grassy bald Max Patch with views for miles.
Appalachian Trail: Tri-Corner Knob to private cascades
The rain holds off to allow for a visit to the cool Mount Cammerer Lookout and camping by falls.
