Day 74

Weather:
Overcast. Evening rain.

Today's Hike:
Camping (695.8) to Lamberts Meadow Shelter - 13.2 miles

Today we hiked to McAffes Knob; the poster child of the AT, and the Tinker Cliffs. McAffe's Knob is a massive rock platform that juts out over Catabwa Valley. Muster and I relaxed on the rocks for about an hour then hiked the next 6 miles to the Tinker Cliffs. I mindlessly followed Muster as we neared the cliffs and neglected to pay attention to the blazes. Bad mistake. She left the trail and began trailblazing underneath the cliffs. It took aout 15 minutes of hiking in the wrong direction before I turned and went back. Needless to say I lead the way until we were on top of the cliffs. When we did get to the top, the cliffs were amazing! The hike across them was relatively flat and provided spectacular views of Catabwa Valley and a view back to McAffes Knob.

We are tenting tonight at Lamberts Meadow Shelter with Glowworm and a father/son section hiker team. Tomorrow we're going into Daleville for a resupply and our first shower in 9 days! I can smell crisp hotel sheets! Yippie!