AT Day 61: Humpback Mtn to Rockfish Gap

Daily Miles: 8.7, Total Miles: 864.3

I seem to always wake up early on a town day. Used my headlamp on the first hour of the hike.

The trail once again paralleled the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere in this dark, heavily wooded, intensely green forest, there are reminders of history and the people here before us. One was an old cemetery, perhaps a family, the gravestones formed from large flat rocks. Another was was an old cabin site, only the chimney and hearth remaining.

The trail came out of the woods at Rockfish Gap. I quickly got a ride from a nice gentleman from nearby Afton. He took me right into Waynesboro, first to the post office, then to my motel. He filled me in on town highlights on the way. One of those I immediately took advantage of was a big breakfast at Weazie’s Kitchen. By the time I got done with hiker chores and catching up, I was ready for another feed. Headed to the nearby Rivers restaurant for a delicious cheeseburger and local IPA.

Lights out early tonight on a comfy bed!