Stealth Spot - Rutherford Shelter
Big good day! I slept great and was on the trail by 7am. My phone screen has basically stopped working altogether, so I couldn't check Guthooks all day. I hiked alone all morning, our group decided to meet at a shelter about 8 miles from where we started.
We linked up and Sticks and I hiked out together but accidentally missed the blazes and walked down the wrong trail to a road. We decided to just walk the road to a gap, and we hadn't been walking long before a nice lady offered to give us a ride. If I am offered a ride without my thumb out, I feel like it's irresponsible not to accept.
The plan was for everyone to get together at a deli off trail, so we got dropped off there and had girl time before the boys got there. When they arrived we ate lunch and someone gave us trail magic beers.
The rest of the crew decided to road walk to camp, but Truffles and I hiked on trail to yet another fire tower for some alone time. We chatted the whole time and it was a really special and sweet time. We hiked together the remaining 10 miles before linking up with everyone at camp (the shelter was super far with shitty water). We all ate dinner together and are exhausted. Going swimming at High Point State Park tomorrow!
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