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Day 6 - Campsite 92 to Twenty Mile Ranger Station

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Mileage: 6.8 miles Elevation Loss: 3,320 feet Today, although similar in distance, the track was of good quality, walking down a ridge on an old road built by a 1920's logging operation.  Our packs were very much lighter having consumed all the food and snacks. Although mostly fast walking, there were several creek crossings requiring concentration. The trees were so tall.  We were making fine speed and would be out by 11. We stopped for a final break to take in the forest. Sadly, we never saw bears. One hiker said he'd been in the woods for over 30 years and never seen one. Despite this, one evening a guy came in saying he'd accidentally been 20 yards from one  on the main track. I was pleased to have met someone who seen a bear! A final farewell to our travelling companions. There's a strange alchemic intimacy among fellow hikers. Transient friends, perhaps never to meet again,...
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Day 5 - Mollies Ridge to Campsite 92

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Mileage : 6.5 miles Elevation Gain/Loss : 1,450 feet / 1,250 feet Today we ended our nearly 16 mile section of the Appalachian Trail along the  Greg ory Bald Trail eventually dropping elevation for a final night of camping. Sunrise with clots of reddish pink cloud, a fine backdrop for a chilly morning. Backpacks and food hoisted off the ground overnight, ready for their morning descent. Prepping for the walk - blister management! All our water was filtered using local spring water. Giardia is the potential problem if you drink unfiltered or untreated creak water. Day 5, packs lighter and ready to head towards Gregory Bald. Sassafras leaves - shaped like a three-toed dinosaur. The paths along the AT were very clear. Other trails branching to both sides were less trodden and less distinct. The fall leaves appeared more frequently, creating a multicoloured lattice with a deep blue background sky. Stunning! This young tree is...
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