AT Day 60: Hanging Rock & Humpback Mountain

Daily Miles: 21.1, Total Miles: 855.6

If I had to do 3,000′ of vertical, I’d rather do it first thing in the morning and I got my wish. The high point at Three Ridges Peak was heavily wooded so the views were filtered. Much better views of the nearby valleys and mountains on the way down at Hanging Rock Overlook.

I got down to Reid’s Gap and a trail angel was just leaving. He stopped and re-parked when he saw me. I enjoyed an ice-cold coke and a sesame bagel with several slices of cheese. He peppered me with questions on gear and clothing. Turns out he is designing a hiker shirt and wanted input from hikers.

Another good climb up Humpback Mountain and found good water from a piped spring. I got another mile before calling it quits for the day.

Beautiful, clear and cool day, great for hiking – would have been stupendous if lower humidity.

This gets me within striking distance of Waynesboro VA tomorrow.