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Day 16 – Wildflowers and ol’ Rocky Top

First full day in the Smokies! Another solid night sleep last night, maybe I finally adjusted to my sleep setup on trail. Looking forward to today, shooting for 17.5 miles…

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PCT Hikers: Prepare for an Unusually Active Rattlesnake Season Across California

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Day 16 – Wildflowers and ol’ Rocky Top

First full day in the Smokies! Another solid night sleep last night,…

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Day 16 – Wildflowers and ol’ Rocky Top

First full day in the Smokies! Another solid night sleep last night,…

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