Day 169

7.5 miles to Eliza Brook Shelter. Steep up coming out of the notch (aka Gaps in the south). Lots more climbing today than yesterday-I had to use my hands to help me get up big rocks. But with it being a short distance I just took my time and rested when I wanted and enjoyed taking my time. I also scheduled some post trail appointments 😭. I got to the shelter later as usual, but still had a few hours of daylight to hangout and chat. There are 20ish NOBOs and then several SOBOs and a couple of section hikers here so a full house, but luckily Sourpatch got here and got a great tent site. I chatted with Carefree from NC, a section hiker out here with her husband for a good while. Everyone was in tents by 8, and not having cell service should hopefully make for a good long night of rest