(3/23)

     After taking a late start yesterday we figured that we better get going a little earlier today. We woke up at 7 am and were hiking in the rain by 8. The forecast predicted over an inch of rain between last night and today combined. Last night lived up to the prediction but today did not. 

     The morning was very wet but pretty soon, to our surprise, the rain let up. For most of the late morning and afternoon we were able to dry out.

     Enjoying the good weather, we were hiking for Damascus VA, the start of our 4th state and the location of our next resupply. We made very good time for most of the day, as we were hiking through some of the easiest terrain of the whole trail. 


     By 3 pm we crossed into Virginia and only had 3.5 miles before getting into Damascus. 

The Tennessee/Virginia border

     The last 3.5 miles went very quickly and we were in town before we knew it. We will stay in town tonight, so we checked into the room and set our stuff out to dry. Then we went to dinner and got our resupply. 


     Tomorrow we will get a later start, cooking breakfast and packing up. We will probably hike 17 miles for our first full day in Virginia. We will probably get rain showers but it looks like we might get some sun for the Grayson Highlands which would be fantastic.

Goodnight.

Walker

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  1. SteveMarch 29, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    Like the daily updates and photos your sending on the views - great job. Looks like you are still able to find supplies, hope that continues for you guys. Be safe out there and enjoy every day and the challenges you encounter. ...you'll have stories to tell for many years!!

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