5 miles from the Hike Inn to Springer Mountain Shelter.
The weather today was in the mid 50’s. I couldn’t ask for a better climate to start my hike.
I woke up early at the Hike Inn and watched the sunrise. Ate a delicious breakfast and set off on my hike at 9:15am.
I made it to the plaque on Springer Mountain by lunchtime. The plaque is the official start of the Appalachian Trail. There was a group of Florida State University students eating lunch at the summit. They invited me to join them so I did. The students were on a weekend camping trip. What a delightful group of young people.
After lunch, I hiked a short while and came to the Springer Mountain Shelter. I set up my tent, got water, took some pictures and then relaxed until bedtime.
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| I use my Sawyer Squeeze to filter water. |
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| Springer Mountain Shelter |
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| Theodora relaxing after a day of hiking. |
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| My friend Terri wrote this for me. |
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| Sleeping with electronics helps keep the batteries charged |
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| Sunset at my campsite |
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| Cutest stuffed animal along for the hike |
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| The first blaze |
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| The Appalachian Trail begins! |
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| My trail entry in the logbook |
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