Year: 2023

• AT 13: Wayah, Campfire

  

  Another day in NC. They seem to have learned of a marvelous thing called switchbacks, which haven’t been discovered yet in Georgia. Started the day with Siler Bald and then did the trek over to Wayah Bald. Eery atmosphere with the burnt trees there. Lookout tower is sturdy, the privy there as well, and clean…

• AT 12: Franklin, NC

  

  Night wasn’t as cold as expected. Got up at six to get to the shuttle pickup point to Franklin in time. Got into town, and stored our packs at the Outdoor 76 gear shop for the day. Resupplied at Dollar General/Ingles. Had lunch/beer at the Lazy Hiker Company. Went back to the the trail via…