Sassafras Mtn. to Jarrard Gap
15.2 miles
Lots of ups and downs - Probably traveled +/- 2500ft - Lowest point: 2600ft Highest point: 3200ft
Weather: Coolish, sheltered from direct sun traveling thru the "green tunnel", thats what they call the AT in GA at least...Rained for a bit... poncho worthy
Food: Because we ran out of water on sassafras, won't be doing that again...we stopped for breakfast, oatmeal and tea along side the Justus Creek, beautiful stop! Granola bars, sports jelly beans and jerky/cheese...
Water: we drank 2-3 liters of water today with crystal light--- delicious! (each)
People we met: Saw Bobby today
Highlights: Rock ledges, our first "trail magic" (this is when some angel puts something on the trail for hikers delight --- today it was water!, and coyotes (don't ask!) - night from hell!
Must haves: handkerchief hanging off bag to wipe brow! before we left i downloaded guthook's hiking guide app and i waterproofed my antigravitygear.com AT1 & AT2 maps - before i left by placing three strips of clear packing tape on both sides of the maps and trimming off excess tape, highly recommend all three of these!!!!
Ok well we really pushed today. 15.2 miles. Lots of ups and downs but not as dramatic as the first two days. Its peaceful out here, you see one or two people a day. We started early, but it feels so wrong to set up camp after ten miles...we are averaging 1.5 miles an hour, depends on elevation.
Still talk of shutting this down miles earlier than planned. I feel torn. One part of me feels like a failure if we stop early, the other part feels relieved because I am huffing and puffing and not sleeping so well. Every noise at night makes me reach for the mace...
Milli holding strong, our feet in good shape, we smell terribly, eating plan out the window. Cant wait to send a bunch of stuff home!!! Pack is really heavy. Milli and i sharing my pjs because she forgot hers...that needs to change.
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| Up and ready to hike...don't mind our clothes, we wear the same thing everyday! Every ounce counts!! |
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| Perfect place for breakfast. Justus Creek |
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| Big Cedar Mountain, Rock Ledges |
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| Took a few pix here...mountains are gorgeous...feeling proud! |
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| Hard to believe we are in our third day...and are still going |
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| Trail magic! Grateful for every drop!!! Thank you |
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| A little rain...lots of sunshine to dry us out! Mountains looking beautiful. |
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| Entering in...not climbing today...thats for mañana! |
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| Pack covers on...smiles on...keep on hiking girls! |
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| We are here... |
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