May 2018 Southern Appalachians

Bob and Lynn S. backpacked 64 miles over 5 days on the section of North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) from Waterrock Knob to the Pisgah Inn with side trips to a couple of 6000 fters. They were then joined by Roger for 4 days of day hiking that included first climbing and traversing the Black Mountain Crest by a different route than that used by the 2016 group. They then spent 3 days exploring the wild, tough, and beautiful Linville Gorge. On the last day they were joined by Bob's fellow 2017 Colorado Trail thru-hiker Heather who lives in Western North Carolina.

Pictures are by Bob and Roger – Bob produced the report.

Pictures at https://photos.app.goo.gl/EoSAMmi1BnEiSWis2