Started back on my way about 8am and entered the Pond Mountain Widerness. I will climb the mountain and exit on the north side by the end of the day. I only have this one mountain to do and about 9 miles of hiking in total.
Before the climbing starts I initially head down to Laurel Fork Falls. This is a gorgeous area as you can see.
After the falls the trail snakes around the ledge at the bottom of the rock cliff and then follows a beautiful path over a couple bridges.
Then we start the big climb over the mountain not without its own spectacular views.
Flowers are starting to pop. These hang from cliffs.
Flowers are starting to pop. These hang from cliffs.
Others are encountered as we travel down the path.
It’s a short day today and I reach Boots Off Hostel. I rent a cabin again.
The showers here are outside and utilize a hillbilly fashioned shower head😂. The water was plenty warm.
Four more days of hiking to go until Damascus. If things go according to plan tomorrow will be the longest of those at 13 miles. I hope to get an early start so I can take my time.
Today’s hike was about 9 miles and approximately 2,000 feet of elevation.
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