Mile
507.6, Fox Creek
Freezing
Temps
Highest
point in Virginia
Ponies
Long
horns
Over
500 miles
Rocks
The
temperature in my tent this morning was 33 degrees. Will Spring ever arrive?!
It was chilly and windy most of the day.
I
went by the highest point in Virginia, Mount Rogers, at 5,490'. The peak is
actually 5,729' but the AT did not summit it.
Wild
ponies were over the peak and into Grayson Highlands State Park. It was
interesting to see these ponies just wandering around up there. They were put
there by the Forest Service to keep the vegetation from taking over. A herd of
about 8 came right up to me. I'll post pictures when I can.
On
the other side of the mountain were Longhorn cattle. I haven't see those since
I was in Texas.
Another
milestone was reached today...I now have over 500 miles behind me.
The
trail was very rocky today. Hiking on rocks is very fatiguing to the feet, the
knees, and to your legs in general. I'm glad that portion is behind me.
Curtis
500 miles! Amazing! I can't wait to see your portfolio of all the amazing pictures you have taken! May the Lord just continue to meet you in each day and give you blessings too many to count!
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