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| Sunrise on Blood Mountain |
It all started nicely of course. We woke up about 7 and went outside to see what there was to see on the highest point on the trail in Georgia. We were actually looking down on a sea of clouds. They covered nearly everything in all directions, yet we were way above them. Then the sun rose. It was beautiful. [This was the first time I had ever seen anything like this and I recall that this was probably the moment that hooked me for life on hiking in the mountains]
We hiked down to the road from there, figuring to eat breakfast at the first spring along the way, seeing as there was no water at Blood Mountain. Had a late breakfast, washed up and felt much better. Hiked on, planning to go all the way to Rocky Knob Shelter. We did it, unfortunately. It wasn't easy. I'm super tired and the last three miles I had my doubts about being able to make it. My knee still bugs me and my other knee is threatening.
Saw some fantastic views today. It was foggy in the AM for a while after coming down from Blood Mountain. But it cleared and was sunny and warm all day. Perfect hiking weather. Six people at the shelter when we got there near dark. Had to pitch tent.
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| Rocky Knob Shelter |
I remember the clouds that morning. It was incredible seeing a sea of clouds below you and you standing above them with a few other mountains sticking up. A long day of hiking followed.
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