Day: June 1, 2023

Day 117: Hike from Mollie’s Ridge Shelter to Derrick Knob Shelter (Smoky Mountain National Park)

June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023

May 27, 2023
AT miles: 12.1
Ascent: 2523’
Descent: 2185’
Weather: cloudy and high 50’s
Sightings: lots of tired hikers
High points: the views from Rocky

Day 116: Hike from Fontana Hilton to Mollie’s Ridge Shelter

June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023

May 26, 2023
AT miles: 12.0
Ascent: 3916’
Descent: 1199’
Weather: hazy and low 60’s
Sightings: a bear
High points: The amazing view from the Shuckstack fire tower