Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May 13, What a day!


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

1 comment:

  1. 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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