Sassafras Gap Shelter – Transcending Mountains

May 20, 2017

Spring 2017 AT hike, day #8

Saturday, May 20, 2017Start: Sassafras Gap Shelter End: Tellico GapMiles: 14.8 It rained a bit during the night so I packed up a wet tent in the morning. I didn’t sleep very well and woke up in a grumpy mood. At least the bugs weren’t as evil in the morning. I was up at 6am … Continue reading Spring 2017 AT hike, day #8

May 20, 2017

Spring 2017 AT hike, day #7

Friday, May 19, 2017Start: Fontana Dam shelterEnd: Sassafras Gap Shelter Miles: 21.9 Today I woke up around 6:10am and headed out by 6:55am. I climbed from the shelter (1853′) up to ~3800′ and then descended down to Cable Gap Shelter (2878′). I climbed up to Brushnell knob (3928′), past Brown Fork Gap Shelter (3813′), up … Continue reading Spring 2017 AT hike, day #7