Wednesday, October 5, 2016Start: Whitetop Mountain Rd End: Hurricane Mountain shelterMiles: 22.6 This morning, I was up at 6am and met my shuttle driver at 7am in Damascus. I was on trail by 7:45am at Whitetop Mountain Rd (5087′). Today was ponies! Interestingly, I only saw wild ponies before I entered the Grayson Highlands. In … Continue reading Fall AT section hike, day #12
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016Start: Whitetop Mountain RdEnd: Damascus, VA Miles: 22.1 This morning, I got a ride with three fellows off to start a NOBO section hike from Whitetop Mountain Rd (5087′). They didn’t leave the hostel until 8am or so, but it was a free shuttle so I was happy. I started hiking at … Continue reading Fall AT section hike, day #11
Monday, October 3, 2016Start: TN 91End: Damascus, VAMiles: 21.2 This morning over breakfast, I met two fellows (Mark and Stephen who are father and son) who were going to TN 91 at 7am as well though they’d arranged it through a local outfitter rather than the hostel. I asked if I could accompany them. They … Continue reading Fall AT section hike, day #10
Sunday, October 2, 2016Start: Wilbur Dam Rd End: TN 91Miles: 16.1 miles After breakfast this morning, David (section hiking ER doc) and I were dropped off at Wilbur Dam Rd by 8:25am. We each hiked our own pace but David offered to drop me off in Damascus when he arrived at TN 91 if I … Continue reading Fall AT section hike, day #9
