As much as I was excited to enter the Smokeys, I was excited to leave them. The weather was uncooperative and I did not get the spectacular views I was hoping for. It started raining as soon as I started hiking that morning and got heavier as the day went on. I didn't mid it. In fact I enjoyed it.
Once I exited the Smokeys, the vegetation popped green and the trail followed a beautiful stream.
I stayed at the Standing Bear hostel. I was not impressed with their facilities. The bunkhouse was full of hikers due to the weather. Three snorers kept me awake most of the night. However, I was able to take a shower, my first in 5 days. They did have a small kitchen so I had a hot microwave meal. But I was glad to leave there the next day.
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