I picked up where I left off a year and a half ago. I hiked the hurricane bypass and then over Unaka Mtn and Beauty Spot. Both downhills took their toll, but some Meloxicam and rest made it OK.

I found an awesome stealth site for the night. Didn’t eat dinner; I was too tired.

AT Thru-Hike Stats
Section Day #1 (10/8/25)
Start - Iron Mtn Gap (364.8)
End - Stealth Camp (353.9)
Today's mileage: 10.9
Total section miles: 10.9
Section Avg:  10.9
Total miles on AT: 1289.1

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