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I had thought I was pretty good at judging distances -- miles, kilometers, etc. So, when I go on a hike, I go until I figure that I've walked a couple of miles and turn around and head back. I'm always exhausted when I get back even though I consider myself in pretty decent shape -- regular trips to the gym, hiking, etc.
Yesterday, I bought a hiking book that lists just about all the trails that I've been hiking and a bunch more. Wow! I was in for a surprise and now realize why I am so tired when I get back to my Jeep. The trail that I had thought was around three miles or so -- is actually closer to eight -- another trail that I thought was six miles -- is ten.
I think I am just completely getting lost in the forest -- in terms of mileage.
Having not lived and hiked, regularly, in these awesome mountains in a very long while, I just become enchanted by the gurgling streams, the waterfalls, the creaking trees, the wind whispering through the white pines, the shrieking sound of the Blue Jay and everything else in the woods.
I'm sticking the book and map in my knapsack.
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| Pond at Mill Ridge near Hot Springs, NC |
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| Appalachian Trail near Mill Ridge |
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| French Broad River at Paint Rock |
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