The Appalachian Trail- (D.3, 7 est mi)

Day 3 (Justus Creek Campsite -> Big Cedar Mtn Campsite) (7 or so, around 22mi total)

Soft/Grassy terrain makes Robert a happy boy.

We had a lot of elevation to tackle today so we decided to take it easy and make a campfire and relax a little bit with the good water source.  We went from around 2550 ft to 3173 ft a little too quick for our inexperienced ankles/knees.  Peter finally departed with a group of 5 or so kids and their father headed to Woody's Gap and we left shortly after.  After the exhausting hike to Woody's Gap we took in the great views and chemical treated toilets (a lot better than the bee privy's) and picnic tables.  It only takes a couple of days without a chair or table to understand the greatness they possess.  We said our final goodbye's to Peter and his crew of children, they were going to drop him back at his car, but not before we received our first piece of trail magic in the form of some huge oranges.  Thanks to the family for that!  We also had a chance to meet a motorcyclist Roy who by the sound of it loved speed and the back roads of Georgia provided the perfect opportunity for that.  Our break was great but we had a major ascent before camp and it was time to move!

Our new friend Roy showing off his camera skills at Woody's Gap.

We've never been this excited about an orange, well except at half in a soccer match. 

Brooks and Ed discussing the future of Big Cedar Mtn.

My attempt at some Panoramic action!