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In 70 Tagen durch Amerika
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- Jul 5, 2023, 8:03 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 530 m
- United States North Carolina Graham County Tapoco Aiken Branch 35.466387, -83.91971335°27’59” N 83°55’11” W
Day 53
Der berühmte Tail of the Dragon
July 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Am Morgen ging es bei Regen los. Die Smoky Mountains sind aber genau das, was uns die letzten Wochen gefehlt hat. Etwas angenehmere Temperaturen, Berge und kurvige Strecken 🙂. Der Tail of the Dragon ist angeblich die schönste und gefährlichste Strecke der USA. Die ca. 18 km sind cool zu fahren. Von solchen Straßen gibt es in den Dolomiten viele. Das Schöne war, dass kaum jemand ausser uns auf dem 11 Miles Drive unterwegs mit den 318 Kurven unterwegs war. Die Straßen waren naß und man musste vorsichtig fahren. Obwohl mein Vorderreifen schon 15000 gelaufen ist, lief er noch ordentlich. Der hält auch noch bis NY. Am Ende der 318 Kurven gibt es dann den obligatorische Shop mit T-Shirts und Aufklebern. Kleine Besonderheit war der Baum mit den Sturzteilen der Unfaller. Bei uns ist alles dran geblieben.
Wie immer müssen wir feststellen, dass bergige Strecken die schönsten sind. Da weiß man, warum das Motorradfahren so viel Spaß macht 😎.Read more
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Traveler Vor allem der Baum mit den Wrackteilen: wir haben zu Hause so ein Regal und ein Brett, wo derlei Dinge angebracht und aufgestellt sind🤣😂🙈
7/6/23ReplyTranslate
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- May 16, 2017, 7:42 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 908 m
- United States North Carolina Graham County Tuskeegee Cable Gap 35.41547, -83.7734735°24’56” N 83°46’24” W
Day 13
Cable Gap Shelter 158.9
May 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We're not moving very fast but still managed to do some miles. One uphill hike was even named, Jacobs ladder, and it was pretty terrible. We saw another snake and tomorrow we're heading into the Smokies :) If we can resupply somewhere at Fontana dam...
We initially planned to stay in the shelter but it was termite infested. Julia has quite a bad heat rash - Hopefully it will get better with some wider pants or shortsRead more
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Traveler Tail of the Dragon
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- May 15, 2016, 3:54 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 1,755 ft
- United States North Carolina Graham County Tapoco Aiken Branch 35.46588, -83.9200335°27’57” N 83°55’12” W
Day 16
Dragon done!
May 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Glad to have another accomplishment under my belt. Incidentally one of the roads I was on earlier was more difficult. This was fun.

2 time for a break
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 9, 2023
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 599 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432486, -83.82152335°25’57” N 83°49’17” W
Day 8
Day 8 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
NOC (mile marker 136.9) to Sassafras Gap Shelter (#143.8).
Daily Mileage: 6.9

Only 7 miles today as it was straight uphill out of the NOC, we wanted to wait until 10am when the thunderstorms ended, and Sassafras Gap Shelter was where a lot of folks were headed based on having an on-site privy and close-by water source.

I hiked a lot today (and had dinner with him last night) with a guy named Cassian from St.Louis (birth name Christopher). He has been a St. Benedictine Monk & Priest since graduating from Vanderbilt University in 2000. He took the name Cassian after St. Cassian, a Christian Monk and theologian noted for his role in bringing the ideas and practices of early Christian monasticism to the medieval West. An incredibly intelligent and thoughtful guy with many interesting stories of his upbringing, his position within the Parish, his ministering to young adults, and his current year-long sabbatical. His goal is to get to Boone, NC (mile mark @ 410), lose 75 pounds, and figure out his next role within the St. Benedictine system. Talking to him here and there on the trail each of the last 3 days has made the time speed by!Read more
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 7, 2023
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 597 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432533, -83.82154135°25’57” N 83°49’18” W
Day 6
Day 6 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Wayah Bald Shelter (mile marker 120.4) to the Nantahala Outdoor Center (the “NOC”, #136.9).
Daily Mileage: 16.5

Last night’s thunderstorms ended in early am and we all awoke to a nice day and warming temps into the 70’s with cooling mountain breezes. Climbed the first half of the day up and over Wesser Bald, and then the long, somewhat treacherous downhill into the Nantahala Outdoor Center (the “NOC”).

Hiked a lot today with “Chipmunk”. A 62 year old from the UP of Michigan that hikes in sandals and hasn’t worn shoes in real life since 1993. He was in the Navy and got his nickname as he was the smallest guy in his squadron. What an interesting guy. He and his wife are descendants of the Cree North American Indigenous people from Canada and they still speak the language fairly well. He has dreadlocks that hang below the waist (had it since he retired from the Navy and became a mariner in the UP of Mich in 2002). An uber chill dude and really nice.

I will add a day into this journal as the NOC deserves its own entry, details & pics.Read more
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 10, 2023
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: 597 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432565, -83.82153135°25’57” N 83°49’18” W
Day 9
Day 9 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Sassafras Gap Shelter (mile marker 143.8) to Cody Gap tenting area (156.0).
Daily Mileage: 12.2

Started at 8am to to get a start up to the top of Cheoah Bald (one mile in). Epic views from the top at 9am with Cassian, Zipperhead, Lee (61 yrs old) & his son Caleb (23) from Louisiana, and a few others who tented with us last night.

The rest of the day was much harder than we thought it would be. Hot temps, no breeze, and a lot of “PUD’s” (pointless ups & downs). Stopped at Stecoah Gap 7.3 miles in for a 45 min rest/lunch/water gather and then climbed the STEEP Jacob’s Ladder which ascended almost 1,000 ft in half a mile. Trekked the rest of the afternoon and got to Cody Gap and pitched tents for the night w/ 12 others. Nice weather.Read more
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 12, 2023
- 🌧 72 °F
- Altitude: 599 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432566, -83.82146935°25’57” N 83°49’17” W
Day 11
Day 11 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
Zero day here at Fontana Dam Resort.

Awoke at 9am to the sounds of revving Camaro engines and…. We’re off!!

Had leftover pizza from last night for breakfast in the room and then went down the road a bit to do laundry and re-supply my food supplies in prep for entering the Great Smoky
Mountains first thing tomorrow. Spoke to the family, organized a bunch of stuff and then headed to the Lodge here to update Find Penguins & Facebook with the last 6 days of journal entries.

Ready to go to dinner in a few minutes, get to sleep early, and then off to the Smokies tomorrow!!Read more
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 11, 2023
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 597 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432583, -83.82153335°25’57” N 83°49’18” W
Day 10
Day 10 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Cody Gap tent area (mile marker 156.0) to Fontana Dam Resort & Village (#164.7).
Daily Mileage: 8.7

Great weather and a relative lollygag into Fontana Dam with a zero day on the horizon for tomorrow. Hiked with Cassian (I gave him the trail name “Cash Money” yesterday as he rocks the uphills each and every time), Lee & Caleb, and Zipperhead.

Ok, so, Zipperhead. He’s about 50 yrs old and comes from Sturbridge, MA. Has 2 daughters. He got his trail name from the scar left by extensive brain surgery 7 years ago that left him bed-ridden for more than 2 years. After his recuperation, he successfully thru hiked the AT 3 years ago. He’s back for more and not sure how far he’ll go. A true inspiration. (He’s in one of the pics from a couple of days ago with Cassian).
A bunch of us stopped halfway at Cable Gap Shelter for the Privy and lunch. Saw a black rat snake heading back to the shelter to get ready for a mouse dinner.

Entered the Fontana Dam area at 3:15 and got a shuttle ride from the Marina up to to the lodge to check in. Had an awesome dinner, two cold Blue Ridge Hazy IPA’s, and from the patio was able to check out the Camaro Club of NC all coming in and assembling for their big rally & ride tomorrow. Looks to be upwards of 75-80 Camaro owners staying here.Read more
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Traveler Heading North on AT from GA/NC
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- May 8, 2023
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 599 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432594, -83.82147135°25’57” N 83°49’17” W
Day 7
Day at the “NOC”
May 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Got to the Nantahala Outdoor Center and spent the afternoon, evening and overnight there. Most of our crew did the same as the weather was incredible, wading in the river was exhilarating, and the beer was COLD.

The NOC is a commercial outdoor guide service that operates a retail store, outfitter, 2 restaurants, rents individual rooms and cabins, teaches whitewater rafting/paddling, etc. . It’s also where the American Olympic Whitewater Paddling team practices and is the home course for 22 world champions.

12 of us (9 “young guns” as I call them, and 3 of us ambulatory athletic wannabes) had a late lunch, drank beer and purchased supplies at the outfitter. The Young Guns continued up the steep ascent out of the NOC that afternoon more than buzzed, while the 3 of us had dinner, stayed the night in shoebox-like rooms, and got an early start the next am after heavy overnight thunderstorms.Read more
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- May 6, 2023
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 599 m
- United States North Carolina Yellow Creek Township Fontana Village Brooks Cove 35.432616, -83.82138935°25’57” N 83°49’17” W
Day 5
Day 5 of AT in North Carolina NOBO
May 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Rock Gap road (mile marker 105.6) to Wayah Bald Shelter (#120.4)
Daily Mileage: 14.8

Bobby The Greek dropped me off at Rock Gap at 9am just as the drizzle was ending. Felt good and fresh after the off day.

Started climbing right away up Winding Stair Gap and continuing up and over Siler Bald & then Wayah Bald. The weather broke for some decent views from Wayah.

Hiked today with Justin & Katie (20-something couple who had been traveling IC nurses and are taking sabbaticals). Really nice duo. Ended up meeting Naked Man & Watermelon on top of Siler Bald and we all hiked together to end the day at Wayah shelter. Torrential thunderstorms that night but dry and cozy in the tent. Temps in the low 50’s.Read more
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