D61, M864 - Fog, Rain and More ROCKS!!!

Destination: Rockfish Gap (Slack packing)
Date: Fri, 6 May

Slacked 19 miles but the first 12 were all rock again, except it was also raining... so the rocks were all WET. Am I living the dream or what! Oh and did I mention all the fog?

View of the trail...

View of the summit..

View of a polar bear... or maybe a snow tiger?

Extra 1/2 mile to see MORE rock and fog.... NOT!


Wow! Im NOT alone. Becky drove fm Norfolk to enjoy all the rocks and fog too. She's originally fm PA and says the rocks there are wa-a-ay better! I can't wait !#$


Haven't seen this German woman called No Steps since the Vandeventer Shelter (D , M438) where we huddled during the worst storm Ive ever been out in. Mike fm GA also reunited after staying with her at Boots Off Hostel.

And this is how foggy it still was when I reached the US64 Overpass



... and finally some random stuff

The trail was nice for the last 7 miles

Ever seen an orange lizard?

First time I've seen a bear bag "pole"

Just too darn pretty to ignore

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