I have a short day planned for today, just over 15 miles. I've been averaging over 20, and I'm ready for a shorter day. I'm hoping to finish by 2 or 3 in the afternoon. We are moving to a new motel today. Lynn can't do everything. She'll need me to carry in some of the heavier things and help get groceries. I also need to get to bed early tonight in preparation of tomorrow's 31.4 mile day.
Leaving Max Patch Road (Route 1182)
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Well, that first 4 miles went fast.
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An extra .4 miles roundtrip to see a shelter. No, I think I'll pass today.
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I only had one big climb today, up to the 4263' summit of Snowbird Mountain.
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This mountain also provided my only view today.
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Hmmm? What's that at the top?
I stopped to check it out. It was some type of equipment for air traffic control.
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More flame azaleas. (I think)
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Down a long flight of stone stairs.
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Heading under Interstate 40
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Pigeon River
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Time to cross the bridge. There's our car way down the other end. Lynn's right on time again.
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I met Lynn, but I wasn't quite done for the day. This was an easier pick up spot than Davenport Gap, so we met here. I then helped Lynn find Davenport Gap where she then dropped me off. I then hiked the 1.5 miles from there back to our original meeting spot on Waterville Road.
