We made it to North Carolina! I started hiking today, about 8 miles from the border, and crossed out of Georgia around lunchtime. Three other hikers and I took a break at Bly Gap, refilling our water bottles and sharing snacks. It seemed to mark the first small milestone of the trail.
Uphill Climbs
North Carolina treated us with two very steep uphill climbs almost immediately upon entering the state. It was just the warm welcome I’d expect from the southern AT. …
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