Pieces. Soon.

Text from Lewis Harris

Trail Facts: 

-At almost 2200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the 
longest marked trail in the United States.

—The A.T. is marked by more than 160,000 “blazes” 6 
inches by 2 inches in size. Primarily found on trees, 
one can follow the trail of blazes all the way from 
Georgia to Maine.

—The A.T. passes through 14 states: Georgia, 
Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, 
Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, 
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New 
Hampshire, and Maine.

—More than 250 shelters can be found along the trail. 
Sometimes called a “lean-to”, the shelters are 
generally a three-walled structure with a wooden floor 
and roof. Some hikers travel without tents, preferring 
to hike shelter to shelter.

—It is estimated that 5 million steps are required to 
complete the trail.

—Vigorous backpackers can complete the A.T. in four 
months, but most hikers require 5 to7 months.  

—The highest point on the A.T. is 6625 feet at 
Clingman’s Dome in The Great Smoky Mountains 
National Park.

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.  ~John Muir

Hiking McAfee’s Knob. Good for the soul.

Sharp Top - Monday

McAfee Knob - (tomorrow) Saturday

*exhale* Bless these mountains.