Slackpacking Back to Uncle Johnny's

This morning Forest and I caught the shuttle back to Sam's Gap (mile marker 317.4), where we had been forced to leave the trail Thursday. Everything we didn't need was left at Uncle Johnny's to wait for us to return either late tonight or tomorrow. We decided to leave open the option to hike back in 1 day if we were able, or to camp along the way overnight.

It was a beautiful, warm day and with our weight significantly reduced we were able to make great time. At about 12:30, we stopped to take a break at Spivey Gap, along Big Creek.

At a little after 9 p.m., we arrived back at Uncle Johnny's...hot and tired, but with a real sense of accomplishment for the day. 25 miles!