View from the top of Wayah Bald at 5342 feet. One photo can’t do it justice. #at2015
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Plant of the day: Squawroot (Conopholis americana) a parasite on tree roots. Also apparently a favorite of black bears this time of year. #at2015
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Finally, a view! This is from the top of Albert Mountain at 5250 ft. It also marks 100 miles of Trail under my boots. Now just to do that 20 more times and we’ve got this licked. #at2015
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Standing Indian Shelter in NC at mile 86.3 for a lunch break. No rain so far today! #at2015
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Flower of the day from the #appalachiantrail in north Georgia. #at2015
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The M*A*S*H-like signboard at the foot of the hostel’s driveway. North Carolina is less than 10 miles away so I should spend tomorrow night in my first new state. The sun’s out at the moment, but appropriately my last day in Georgia will be rainy. #at2015
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Blue Mountain Shelter at about 50 miles into the hike for second breakfast on Friday 17 April – after camping in the woods 2 miles back last night. #AT2015
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Hammock set up for 2nd night on the Trail. In the woods about a mile and a half north of Woody Gap. About 22 miles from Springer. Just do this 100 more times and we’ve got it! #at2015
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And so it begins at long last. 11:30 am on Springer. #at2015
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Boots’ first time on the Appalachian Trail ( in Pennsylvania today ). In 3 weeks they and I will be in Georgia. #AT2015
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