2014/5/9 Mile 650.6
Got a late start due to mucking around in the hotel but at least we got coffee. Luckily we caught a ride back to the trailhead so we didn't have to hike the mile on the road.
We weaved in and out of the industrial side of Pearisburg. Train tracks, chemical plant, and landfill were all included in the tour.
Uphill to a ridge which we followed all day. Really flat and easy hiking. Beautiful view from Rice Field Shelter for lunch looking over a small mountain community.
Perfect weather for most of the day but later in the afternoon a storm rolled in and sprinkled on us. The trail also started to get really rocky which slowed us down and irritated Forrester's knee.
We ended up at Pine Swamp Branch Shelter as well as quite a few others including Bubba, Nineteen, Crocs, and Taz. Easy day and tomorrow will be short but after we hit the mothers day trail magic I should pick up the pace.
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