Hiking the Appalachian trail

We drove to where we finished our section of the Appalachian trail last summer at about mile 330, near Erwin Tennessee.

We first did some trail magic outside of Erwin and provided surprise snacks and drinks and coffee for hikers.

We also connected with a long time Appalachian trail angel Janet in Erwin and the next day we started our hike north.

The trail was significantly impact by hurricane Helene last October with massive rains and high winds that left thousands and thousands of downed trees along the trail that have been cut and cleared by many trail club volunteers before the trail opened in March.

The van offering trail magic on the Appalachian trail
Steps on the trail
Duncan donuts
Connecting with trail angel Janet from Erwin
Trail angel car
Trail angel Janet who spends her entire summer supporting hikers up the Appalachian trail in her van
The bridge for the trail was washed away so a raft takes hikers across at Erwin Tennessee river.
Hiking the trail
Massive blowdown
Some open vistas area on the Appalachian trail which is unique rather than the green tunnel
Sunset at campsite one night
Hiking with new friends on trail
Most trees have not leafed out yet offering viewing into the rolling hills of North Carolina and Tennessee.

We hiked about 15 miles on day one, a 16 mile day two and day three about 17 miles and staying in a hostel roan mountain.

Connecting with other hikers at hostel

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I’m California native with a sharing and exploring spirit.

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  1. welcome home you two adventurers!!!

    now i’m enjoying your hiking news!!! also seems you’re over doing it 🙂

    more later….

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