Someone told us that we were lucky it was a cold year because you rarely get to see mountain laurel and rhododendron in bloom at the same time!

the view from Fullers Rocks

Bluff Mountain

James River from Fuller Rocks viewpoint

the view from Thunder Ridge Lookout. I think the fog is kinda cool

James River Bridge

pretty rhododendron bloom

the top of Apple Orchard Mountain

The Guillotine!

James River from Fuller Rocks viewpoint

Beginning

Logan: final pack weight – 26 pounds

Ashton: final pack weight – 25.1 pounds

Amicalola Falls

keep in mind, this is all part of the “approach” trail – we haven’t even hit the AT yet!

We made it to the Southern Terminus of the trail !

Campsite #1 at Springer Mountain Campsite

Pre Appalachian Trail