May 8 - Rain and a Ridgeline

Post date: May 8, 2012 10:55:56 PM

The three hikers set off this morning amidst rain and rain was their companion for much of the day. With the wet companion came soft footing and slippery hard surfaces that provided "Five Pair" with two opportunities for her to become closer with the ground surface.

After a series of up and downs the hikers undertook a 2300 foot assent to Chestnut Knob at the 4400 foot elevation and began hiking northeast along a ridgeline. After 13.9 miles, the hikers determined to take advantage of a break in the precipitation and set up camp.

580.0 miles complete/1,604.4 miles to go