Day 7 – Dick’s Creek Gap to stealth camp around mile 84

We hopped on the 9am shuttle from the Budget Inn and bade farewell to Hiawasee. We had a mostly cloudy, misty, and rainy day today. Most of the morning had threatening skies, but stayed dry. After a few more Georgian chutes, we crossed in to North Carolina around lunch. Booooom!!!

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We then headed up towards Courthouse Bald, which has the highest elevation we’ve seen yet. Before that we took a few pics at a cool gnarly tree.

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Power posing!!

The bald was quite a vertical climb. I’m not sure why it’s called a bald yet since I was the only bald thing up in there that I saw. That’s about when most of the crappy weather hit…

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Heading up the bald into the mist and rain.

Most of the day after that was easier. We made a stealth camp off the trail after about 14.5 total miles. Tomorrow the weather looks better so looking forward to some good views of NC.

Vital stats:
Mood – most excellent
Physical state – strong like bull
Smell – manly
Song stuck in my head – Singin in the rain

4 thoughts on “Day 7 – Dick’s Creek Gap to stealth camp around mile 84

  1. Mom

    Again, thank you for the update! We sooooo look forward to them. Happy North Carolina-ing!! Looks like you have some serious climbing coming up today – Standing Indian Mountain. Please say hello to the standing Indian when you get there (and maybe share some food). 🙂 Wishing you a great, dry and sunny day and keeping you in my prayers!

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  2. Mallory!

    Katie, you are adorable and I miss your face. I hope you guys are having an excellent time. I’ve been moving your pushpin on the map, don’t worry 😉

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