Gator 65
06-24-2014, 16:28
I did my thru hike in 2009 and early into the hike I had a precarious situation in some very bad weather. I believe I was in the Smokies in a sleet storm and was approaching the ridge line when I saw a sign that said " during inclement weather take Blue blaze trail and avoid the ridge line".
naturally I did not take the Blue blazed trail around the summit because I assumed that it was a short time on the ridge line. Well it took me quite awhile to get back down off the ridge because it was very rocky and tough walking. I never got to a shelter
that night because it got dark and I had to "Cowboy Camp" without a meal.
My question is .........Can anyone recall that particular location where they suggest taking the Blue
Blazed trail in poor weather? I cannot find the location in my notes or is it marked on my Appalachian Pages
Thanks,
Gator 65
naturally I did not take the Blue blazed trail around the summit because I assumed that it was a short time on the ridge line. Well it took me quite awhile to get back down off the ridge because it was very rocky and tough walking. I never got to a shelter
that night because it got dark and I had to "Cowboy Camp" without a meal.
My question is .........Can anyone recall that particular location where they suggest taking the Blue
Blazed trail in poor weather? I cannot find the location in my notes or is it marked on my Appalachian Pages
Thanks,
Gator 65