Day 32 - Jerry Cabin Shelter to Hogback Ridge Shelter
14.7 miles
Hard day number two. The day started in fog, which was beautiful.
In the early afternoon we hiked up from the road crossing at Rector Laurel Road, which was also very beautiful. An open meadow leading to woodlands with a cascade. That was my favorite section of the day.
And coming up to the top of Lick Rock (!) mountain, the trees in bud, rolling terrain, that was lovely also and the happiest part of the day.
Tenacious Bling and I did a lot of complaining today.
We all feel pressed for time trying to make camp at a decent time, since we all look forward to that time of the day, when there is "time" to do our own thing - read, journal, play games, relax.
This is a real struggle.
@toesalad did a lot of walking with me today as my feet are sore, from the rocks on yesterday's ridge trail, and I'm slower because of that. That was a kind thing.
We reached Hogback Shelter around 6pm, had a great supper, as usual.
Three solo hikers, older men, are in the shelter tonight. Red Hawk and Bloodroot are camping here tonight.
