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AT Days 148-151: Fontana Dam and points south
I’d depart Great Smoky National Park on Day 148, but still be treated to some great scenery and terrain in North Carolina. Here are the daily
AT Days 144-147: Gatlinburg and Clingman’s Dome
After a resupply visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a huge change in the weather led to enjoyable days in Great Smoky National Park. Here are the daily
AT Days 140-143: Max Patch and the Great Smokies
I’d visit a couple of the AT’s premier attractions during this four day stretch on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. Here are the daily
AT Days 136-139: Erwin, TN to Hot Springs, NC
Fresh off of a zero day in Erwin, Tennessee I’d put in four solid hiking days to reach my next resupply point in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Here
AT Days 132-135: The Roan Highlands Shine!
The AT straddles the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina in a high elevation section with open views. Roan Highlands would be the
AT Days 128-131: First days in Tennessee
The weather and scenery improved markedly during my first four full AT days in Tennessee. Here's the day by day breakdown of this timeframe: Day
AT Days 124-127: Damascus and the final days of Virginia
It had taken five weeks, but I’d finally reached the last miles of the AT in Virginia. A zero day in Damascus awaited. Here’s the detailed
AT Days 120-123: Mt Rogers / Grayson Highlands
In far southern Virginia the AT passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Grayson Highlands. I really enjoyed the terrain in this
AT Days 116-119: Finding food is easier than finding hikers
I ate especially well during this four day stretch in southern Virginia, but rain and solitude were also notable. Here’s the daily breakdown: Day
AT Days 112-115: Ridge-inia
As I worked my way into southern Virginia, the AT took me through numerous stretches with long ridges and few peaks. Here are the daily