Apr 9

ZERO DAY #7
LOCATION: Devils Fork Gap/Erwin, TN
TRIP MILEAGE: 306.9
MILES TO GO: 1,872.2

Today was great on all levels... Got more pictures uploaded,
resupplied for both my 3 day trip into Erwin and my 5 day trip out of
Erwin (when I hike back here in 3 days). I was able to leave the 5 day
box with Uncle Johnny. Perfect.

It was also great because of the people we had roll in. Reunited with
Scruffy and Sofa for the first time since Fontana Dam and reunited
with Ready, Kit and Fuzzy for the first time since 3 days ago...
Remember they came to Uncle Johnnys the day I got picked up for my
ankle at Devils Fork Gap some 30 miles shy of uncle johnnys. They went
back to DFG the next morning and did the hike I'm embarking on tomorrow.

I'm excited to get back on the trail. My ankle feels much better and
the time I spent at Uncle Johnny's was fantastic. It'll be great to
meet some new hikers and also come back here in a few days to spend a
little bit of time here again.

-natedog