Appalachian Trail: Mt. Collins to Tri-Corner Knob
It’s another gorgeous walk on top of long catwalk ridges including to Charlie’s Bunion.
Appalachian Trail: Spence Field to Mt. Collins
One in thirty days are this gorgeous in the Smoky Mountains and we hike all day to soak it up and get to Clingmans Dome.
Appalachian Trail: Birch Spring to Spence Field
It’s a wet day with thunderstorms expected in the Smokies, so we hike from shelter to shelter and see a bear and cub.
Appalachian Trail: Hogback to Birch Spring
At Fontana Dam where I decide to take advantage of good weather and enter Smoky Mountain National Park.
Appalachian Trail: stealth site above NOC to stealth site near Hogback Gap
It’s a monster climb to Cheoah Bald, then down and another biggie in gorgeous sunshine with a new pal.
Appalachian Trail: Wayah Bald to past NOC
It’s a long hard day with mist clearing, a huge descent to the Nantahala and back up again.
Appalachian Trail: Rock Gap to Wayah Bald
Big climbs and views plus a mountainside of woodland flowers end with a zero day.
Appalachian Trail: Standing Indian to Rock Gap
The day is cloudy which adds to the drama atop Albert Mountain lookout with new friends.
Appalachian Trail: Dicks Creek to Standing Indian
A spectacular arrival in North Carolina ends with sunset/moonrise camp atop a 5,000-foot peak.
Appalachian Trail: Unicoi to Dick’s Creek
The day after spitting rain and a town rest is glorious with views to Lake Burton and camping alone.
