Taking A Hike

We're very fortunate to have found such a great group of people that love to hike.  Seven of us went for a backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail for four days.  We encountered two cold days with some drizzle and two gorgeous sunny days.  I've finally found a group that is passionate about hiking the trail.  They're trying to talk me into a thru hike next year.  Do you think they'll succeed?????

DAY 1

Our group on top of Springer Mountain

Long Creek Falls

thankful for a log to sit on when there is no chair

me and Ginny

Wayne

hopeful thru hikers

X marks the spot...

interesting lay out of fallen trees

DAY 2

Jim relaxing and drying his tent from the rain the night before

rock art work along the trail

The AT
Remote for detchment,
narrow for chosen company,
winding for leisure,
lonely for contemplation.
The Appalachian Trail beckons not merely north and south,
but upward to the body, mind and soul of man.
Harold Allen

DAY 3
sunny and warm

what a Snickers bar won't do for the body

lonely boots...

Someone took the time to make this house

out of rocks and twigs complete

with stone and stick furniture.

The sky doesn't get any bluer than this.

I guess I'm giving directions!

My home away from home.

Our group got separated so.......

poor Bob was our slave!

Beautiful ending to a great day!

DAY 4

Blood Mountain Shelter

on top of Blood Mountain

admiring the view

Cathy...what a go getter...

Neels Gap...the end of the trail...for now!

All good things must come to an end.

Thanks Greg for picking up the dirty, smelly hikers.