Wednesday, April 13, 2016

April 11, 2016 - Day 24

Jill had made a good recovery from her sickness and was able to join the boys when they left Gatlinburg.  They caught a shuttle back to the Newfound Gap to regain the trail.  Ken took a picture of Gatlinburg as they left.

Gatlinburg, TN
This day found them hiking a treacherous section of trail.  The A.T. followed the crest of the mountains on a 'path' only 4-5 feet wide.  1,000 foot drop offs on either side.  Ken was glad they had no rain this day as a fall would lead not to a rescue, but to a recovery!  He captured this moment in the video below:

 
As they came over the Charles Bunion mountain, they could see Siler's Bald in the distance.  This is the mountain they crossed over 2 days ago.
 

 
They stopped at Peck's Corner Shelter for the night and a well earned rest.
 
Mile 217.3
Elevation 5,280

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