March 31 (Wallace Gap - USFS 69)
- Today was a good hike. Saw a pretty little waterfall and our first bald (Siler Bald). A bald is a large grassy area without any trees at the top of a mountain. There are several speculations as to why there are no trees, but it's all guesswork.
- Hiked 11.4 miles
- After hiking only about 2.5 miles up the trail, got to Wayah Bald where there is a stone observation tower built in 1937. Beautiful vistas. Took about an hour break.
- Hiked to a place that was only listed as a spring. Rotten place to pitch a tent, however we did.
- Hiked 10.3 miles
- During the night, heard what we think were fox yipping several times; and awoke this morning to a wild turkey gobbling.
- Today we visited Wesser Bald observation tower (just a steel structure)
- It was a hot day and we made it to Nantahala Outdoor Center
- Hiked 9.3 miles
Happy Birthday Jerry!!! Great way to spend your birtday. Yall are really Knocking out some miles now Aunt Eloise, Tom & Nancy
ReplyDeleteI hope you had an exciting Birthday; or at least a great day of hiking! Love you and miss you.
ReplyDeleteEllen
Hey Dad! Hope you had a great birthday!!! Did you eat a freeze dried cake???? :)
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Julie
I very glad to see that you're healthy and the Richard was able to go with you. I just got caught up this morning and man I wish I could be on the trail with you! Stay safe and continue with the great adventure!!!
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