It was a successful but long and somewhat painful day. Hiking 11+ miles on day #1 with a full pack is a lot. But I made it! I met lots of other hikers and am settled down at Abingdon Gap shelter for the night. Damascus, VA is just under 10 miles away; my destination tomorrow.

AT Thru-Hike Stats
Section Day #1 (10/10/23)
Start - TN 91 (449.1)
End - Abingdon Gap (460.5)
Today's mileage: 11.4
Total section miles: 11.4
Section Avg:  11.4
Total miles on AT: 1231.4
   * Aquablaze to be included 

Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.

Tyler Knott