Jill's 2012 AT Journal

During our hike in 2012, I kept a journal and I wrote in it daily, without fail.  I wrote about how I was feeling, the ground we had covered that day and who we saw along the way.  I wrote honestly and never re-read any of the entries.  I don't know why, but I had been hesitant to read it. 

Finally, two whole years later, I decided to stop delaying and just pick up the journal.  I miss the trail and spring is near so the timing felt right to revisit that experience.  I hope you enjoy reading along and it gives you a glimpse of life on the AT. 

~ Minutes, GA-NJ '12

Day 0: Hotel in GA
Day 1: Springer Mountain, GA (mile 0.2)
Day 2: Hawk Mountain, GA (mile 8.1)
Day 3: Woody Gap, GA (mile 21.8)
Day 4: Neels Gap, GA (mile 31.7)
Day 5: Low Gap Shelter, GA (mile 43.7)
Day 6: Unicoi Gap, GA (mile 52.9)
Day 7: Deep Gap, GA (mile 66)
Day 8: Dicks Creek, GA (mile 69.6)
Day 9: Muskrat Creek Shelter, NC (mile 81.4)
Day 10: Big Spring Shelter, NC (mile 100.7)
Day 11: Winding Stair Gap, NC (mile 109.8)
Day 12: Franklin, NC (mile 109.8 - zero)
Day 13: Wayah Bald Shelter (mile 120.8)
Day 14: NOC (mile 137.3)
Day 15: NOC (mile 137.3 - zero)
Day 16: Sassafras Gap Shelter (mile 144)
Day 17: Cable Gap Shelter (mile 159.2)
Day 18: Fontana Dam (mile 164.6)

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