D36, M470 - Damascus VA

Three states down... only 11 to go!

Good riddance TN!!! 

It's no surprise the nasty rain, snow and wind storm STOPPED as soon as I past the sign into VA! You can't make this stuff up.

AT Hikers Mecca!!!

Everything is dedicated to hikers

Even the bricks!!!

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  1. JJondahlApril 10, 2022 at 11:27 AM

    Yahoo..Virginia..

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  2. John H Quinley JrApril 10, 2022 at 5:22 PM

    Greg, WELCOME HOME VIRGINIA! Heard cool stuff about the place. Jesus met St. Paul there big on the namesake road. Hope your days and steps in this pilgrimage as you head through Sweet Virginia Breeze are filled with loving Presence.

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    1. GregApril 12, 2022 at 5:38 PM

      But the trails around Mt Rogers are paved with rocks!

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  3. Sail2BFreeApril 11, 2022 at 6:18 AM

    You certainly could use some soap by now ... whats your ETA to Waynesboro? Welcome to VA !

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    1. GregApril 12, 2022 at 5:41 PM

      Waynesboro 3 May. And I do shower & laundry every 4-6 days at hostels.

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