Destination: Muskrat Creek Shelter
Today's miles: 11.8
Total miles: 82.4
Feeling refreshed after a solid night of sleep, clean clothes, and some bacon, we took a shuttle back to Dicks Creek from Hiawassee and started hiking. Prior to leaving, we were able to get the few pieces of gear we needed. It was another beautiful day, with blue skies and temperatures in the low 60s, which made most of the hike relatively easy despite the continuous incline. After about 9 miles, we crossed into North Carolina. We had a good run in Georgia, as I was pleasantly surprised with its scenery. I half expected the Georgian part of the Appalachians to be more like foothills, but they are the real thing.
The last third of today's hike after the border picked up in intensity. We had two nasty little climbs before we got to the shelter. The place was already packed with tents but we were able to find a quiet spot by the creek. I can hear the water running now and it's putting me to sleep.
The sound of rippling water is a good sleep-inducer for sure, especially after a hard day of walking.
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