Thanks to Lisa for shuttle me back to the trail. Got back on trail approx. 9:45. The first 1.5 hours was a climb up Whitetop Mtn. I came out of the woods as it was beginning to rain at the parking lot of Lewis Fork Wilderness. I sit under the information sign and had a quiet lunch. After lunch I starting climbing again up Mt Rogers (Virginia’s highest point). It rained most of the afternoon. At the top I stopped at Thomas Knob Shelter and spoke with the ridge runner (Gazelle) who Thur hiked in 2018 before hiking the last 5.5 miles to Wise Shelter. The rain stopped and sun came out between Thomas Knob and Wise Shelter. So I was able to get dry before getting to the shelter. Today’s hike had a lot of rocks, roots and water. I rock hopped all afternoon. I only had one near fall but all is fine. Legs are doing well but I still need to get the endurance up. Legs began feeling tried around mile 12 today. I did meet a couple of guys at the shelter so I didn’t have to eat dinner alone. Well it is Hiker Midnight so that’s it for tonight. On to Troutdale in the morning.
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