First night on the trail

3/15/15 - We got to Springer Mountain summit about 11:30am and met the ridge runner Tom, trail name Warrior. There were a lot of people up there, day hikers as well as thruhikers.  We headed down at noon.  I realized I had not turned on my SPOT, so I did so at the car.  I loaded up, Diane took some pictures, and off I went.

I headed for Hawk Mountain shelter at mile 8.1.  On the way I met One Step and her husband Decaf, two older guys How Far and Beep, and an old guy named Pops.  Also Speakeasy and Seadog, both guys older than me.  I passed Long Creek Falls at 3pm and Hawk Mountain Shelter about 6pm.  Two miles before the shelter - Trail Magic!  Jacqueline and Ariane were handing out candy bars and water.  Didn't need it but it is appreciated.

The weather turned sunny and it warmed to near 70.  Tomorrow is supposed to hit near 80.