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Springer Mountain Splendor, Shelter Chaos

Six-Moon Journey: Springer Mountain splendor, shelter chaos March 19, 2015: Black Gap Shelter to Hawk Mountain Shelter, 9.6 miles, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A mass of hiker humanity here at Hawk Mountain Shelter. Full 12-person shelter plus one. Dozens of tents pitched hither and yon all over the campsite out here in the mud […]

Six-Moon Journey: A 2,200-mile adventure

Approach trail to AT, Amicalola Falls State Park

Six-Moon Journey: A 2,200-mile adventure on the Appalachian Trail or Nothing left to do but walk the walk March 18, 2015: Amicalola Falls State Park to Black Gap Shelter, 7.3 miles, 11:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. I’m holed up at Black Gap Shelter after an 8-mile hike on the approach trail that leads to the […]