D53, M730 - A Marathon Day

Hiked the distance of a marathon (26.2mi) in one day! 

Was lucky to hike the whole way with Free Solo a German who move to Detroit at 19.

Having done 18 real ones, I can tell you it's a LOT easier... especially since we didn't have my pack!  


It a a lo-oo-ng hike, so LOTS of pics...

We really enjoyed hiking on the creek


The beautiful pastures

And seeing lots of cows


Well, most of them... it's the bulls you have to worry about right?


Trees are starting to fill in... soon it will ALL be a Green Tunnel


Met Amber fm AZ and Lauren fm TN with her dog Annie.  They're currently working for the government in DC, so they popped down to Catawba to camp 3 day and see McAfee Knob.


My Victory dance on McAfee Knob

Lots of amazing views along Tinker Cliffs


Now, see that ridge just beyond the river...


Well now I'm on it looking back south... 12 miles later with 8 miles left in my marathon!



And finally, a few new flora...



Comments

  1. Cindy M.April 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM

    How beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing these views myself,as long as you're by my side!

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    1. GregApril 29, 2022 at 10:33 AM

      When this is over, I'll be stuck to you like glue

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  2. JasonApril 28, 2022 at 10:17 AM

    It looks like most days you're meeting new folks and hiking with them. Do you spend much time hiking/camping alone?

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  3. Jeff R.April 29, 2022 at 9:30 AM

    Congratulations 1/3 of the way through.

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