View from Wesser Bald Observation Tower
Location: Wesser Bald Shelter (131.4 miles)

Last night, apparently there were two groups of coyotes circling the shelter calling out to each other. I say apparently, because despite the incredible amount of tossing and turning I did, I never heard a thing.

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Trail Magic
Location: Burningtown Gap (124.4 miles)

Thanks so much to the Burningtown Baptist Church for some morning trail magic. Biscuits, sausage, cookies, brownies, and other snacks.

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Wayah Bald Tower
Location: Wayah Bald Shelter (120.8 miles)

After another fine free breakfast at the First Baptist Church, got the 9 am shuttle back to the trail.

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Franklin Baptist Church Hikers Breakfast
Location: Franklin, NC (109.8 miles)

Thursday was mostly low-key. Woke up around 7 for free breakfast (pancakes and bacon) by the First Baptist Church of Franklin, NC, who gives free food to hikers every morning for about a month during the NOBO bubble. Went back to Motor Company Grill for another burger, got a free shuttle to the local Wal-Mart for resupply (I almost certainly have way too much food right now, but more snacks I can eat during the day, so I should be in better condition by the time I make it to camp.)

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Stream and Waterfalls
Location: Winding Stair Gap / Franklin NC (109.8 miles)

Started off today a little sluggish, but my thigh felt much improved. Beast, Loon, and Verge all went on ahead while I was still packing up my tent.

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