Last night, I was convinced Matt had somehow magically made it 90 miles farther than where he had been before. My AT Calculator Tool mislead me... I had picked the wrong Sassafras Gap! According to David Miller's AT Guide, he was 10.4 miles farther than Unicoi Gap in Helen, GA, his stop after Neels. As of 2:30pm today, Matt was in Hiawassee, GA at Dicks Creek Gap, 69.6 miles into the trail. His plan was to hike another 6 miles and then call it a night, which would place him a bit past Blue Ridge Gap. If it were me, I'd have stopped at 74.1 miles at Plumorchard Gap Shelter with the privy and water source. I haven't heard from him this evening, though I'd be willing to bet that's where he is. I won't update the map until I know for sure.
He got to eat at an AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) today and resupplied in Hiawassee as well. I'm very curious to know more about his experience of hiking 74.1 miles in six days and then spending a few hours at an AYCE. I'll let him elaborate on that if he so wishes when he can. He should reach the North Carolina border tomorrow!
- Alissa
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