Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:34 pm
Location: Sandy Gap (140.4 miles)

After two days off, CareFree and I returned to the trail today. While my back is not yet fully recovered, the pain is gone and most of my flexibility and mobility has returned.

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Tellico Plains
Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:28 pm
Location: TN 68 / Tellico Plains (127.1 miles)

CareFree and I had a lazy day in Tellico Plains, enjoying a museum, and re-planning and obtaining supplies for the next leg of our hike.

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Welcome to Tellico Plains
Friday, April 26, 2019 9:19 pm
Location: TN 68 / Tellico Plains (127.1 miles)

CareFree and I made our way from Ducktown to Tellico Plains today, though not without some effort.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:07 pm
Location: TN 68 / Ducktown (127.1 miles)

A plan to hike 16+ miles today did not at all go as expected, thanks to worsening back pain.

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Hiwassee River in Reliance
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 9:27 pm
Location: Hiwassee River Campsite 120.2 (120.2 miles)

Today took CareFree and I through the small town of Reliance and along the Hiwassee River as the trail turned us east towards North Carolina.

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