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Climbing 10K of Vert and Entering North Carolina

Climbing 10K of Vert and Entering North Carolina

This morning was absolutely freezing! Last night was cold, but my sleeping bag and liner along with my layers did a good job of keeping me comfortable. There were only...

Feb 23, 2025 : Peg Leg
Burning into North Carolina – Days 106 thru 110

Burning into North Carolina – Days 106 thru 110

11 PM, just like the sign said, the bears entered the shelter. 4 of them. They were not here to cuddle.

Jul 15, 2024 : Pot Luck
Hiking into North Carolina (April 22-26)

Hiking into North Carolina (April 22-26)

April 22.   This morning I hiked a few miles before passing from the state of Georgia into North Carolina.  A wooden sign nailed to a tree marks that transition.  The

May 23, 2024 : Katie Eckman
My Journey Through The North Carolina/Tennessee Portion Of The Appalachian Trail

My Journey Through The North Carolina/Tennessee Portion Of The Appalachian Trail

I entered North Carolina on March 20. My first border crossing really made the hike start to feel real. I walked with Aaron, who I mentioned in my last post,...

May 11, 2024 : Will Skipworth
North Carolina Welcomes You, Week 3 On the Appalachian Trail

North Carolina Welcomes You, Week 3 On the Appalachian Trail

Unless it’s windy, there is no sound during midday on top of a bald. No cars, no planes, and even the birds are quiet. The other hikers are sitting there...

Apr 27, 2024 : Ben Carpenter
AT Update: Goodbye North Carolina!

AT Update: Goodbye North Carolina!

Day 33: Shortish day today (only 10 miles). We started pretty early, so that we could get into town with plenty of time to eat, resupply, and hang out. And...

Apr 22, 2024 : Eitan Gerstle
Onward to North Carolina

Onward to North Carolina

Billy Bob and Heat Man make their way from North Georgia to North Carolina and pass the 100 mile mark

Apr 22, 2024 : Cary Hannon
Day 11: North Carolina’s Hello and the Blistering Wind

Day 11: North Carolina’s Hello and the Blistering Wind

Early Morning Wakeup The day started at 6:00 since a group of hikers decided that that was the time to do so. I was so not into it. I tried...

Mar 21, 2024 : Morgan Schmidt
Angels and Magic in North Carolina and Tennessee 

Angels and Magic in North Carolina and Tennessee 

I'm not sure anything will top the trail magic in Georgia (through which I gained five pounds), but North Carolina and Tennessee did not disappoint! And so it begins...in Franklin!...

May 19, 2023 : Carol Fielding
Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina

Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are still searching for a hiker who went missing in the park over a week ago. Gordon Kaye, 69, of Tampa, Florida was last...

Apr 30, 2023 : Kelly Floro