Dicks Creek Gap to Standing Indian Summit
18.3 miles
Rain, rain and more rain
Crossed over into North Carolina!
We were re fueled from our zero day and one last night in the bunks. So off we went at 8am. Just after we sent one more bundle of goodies home...our packs now weigh about 30 and 23 lbs...shhhh! Don't tell Milli but i am not sure why her pack is getting heavier and mine is getting lighter... :)
Karen another bunk mate joined us for the first 1/2 mile or so. She was happy to enjoy her morning pace. I am never sure what the niceties or hiking etiquette are. Both Milli and I are always appreciative of kindness on the trail but understand people need to get where they are going too.
The sights along these 18.3 miles were gorgeous, especially when the rain stopped. At times it felt like we were traveling through the jungle.
Today was an up up and up kinda day...from 2675' to 5498' with many ups and downs in between.
Highlights of today...we ran into one of the three bunk mates from Hiawasee. She was just as surprised to see us as we her. She said the other two kept on going. We checked out this campsite, Standing Indian Shelter...but I am continuously weary of lean toos! When I see all the hanging bags of food round the shelter and in the shelter...I think if I was a bear...this is where i would strike first. Just saying'.
Some very funny trail names...chunky gal trail...stuck out for me!
Crossing over from GA into NC was a highlight!
Found Standing Indian Summit and its most beautiful views!
Happiness is...
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| Why does Milli's pack weigh more now than when we started??? |
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| Dicks Creek Gap |
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| Ramen noodle salt intake catching up with me!!! Eyes are practically swollen shut... :) |
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| Famous twisted tree at Bly Gap ... GA/NC border |
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| Hello back there Milli! |
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| Green tunnel! Protected us, for the most part, from beating sun and sheets of rain! |
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| When you see a stream...fill up! |
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| Feeling right at home on this trail... :) |
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| Finding our home for the night after 18.3 miles...Standing Indian Mountain summit! |
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| Our sunset on the summit! Great reward for a long day |
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| Camp Getz...Mountain House Thai Chicken...and rummy by eno disco lights...heaven! |
