Our trekking trio left the hotel after breakfast around 9am. They started back to the trail and another friendly trail angel picked them up and gave them a ride back to where they had left off yesterday.
This day brought many "ups and downs" and they started right off with a big 'up' to Rocky Mountain.
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| Rocky Mountain (Mile 54.3, Elevation 4,017') |
While the total elevation was only from 2,949 to 4,017 feet, it was a steep climb up the 1,050' or 1 1/2 miles of trail. The view was worth it and after a brief rest, they hiked down to start the next big up to Tray Mountain (elevation 4,439'). A few more ups and downs and they arrived at their stopping point for the day at Sassafras Gap. There were a few other hikers there and since they were still in bear country, all had to hang their food bags.
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Sassafras Gap (Mile 63.3, Elevation 3,500')
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They set up camp after a long tiring day and enjoyed the sunset over the mountains.
A beautiful ending to Day 7 on the A.T.
Mile 63.3
Elevation 3,500'
Fun!
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