Appalachian Trail Day 1 in the books! Departed Springer...

Appalachian Trail Day 1 in the books! Departed Springer Mountain at 5:56am EDT, arrived at Unicoi Gap, 13:16:42 elapsed time. 52.9 miles, 11,400’ ascent and 12,100’ descent. Lots of fog and a little light rain early, then sun and mega humidity. Finding my groove and feeling good. Patience is key, it’s a long way to Maine! Hoping to have live tracking tomorrow.

Photo: by @luisescobar, dropping into Unicoi Gap, 52.9 miles