My Florida Trail Hike Richard WA4RAC drop me off this morning at juniper Springs at 8 o'clock in the morning and I proceeded with my hike I arrived at
Hidden Pond at about 10:30

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To be hiking again. Getting dropped off at Juniper Springs to begin my hike back to Palatka. My friend Richard WA2RAC will be taking me to Juniper Springs in the Morning. I will begin my hike back to Palatka.
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Benton MacKaye Trail

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Benton Mackaye Guide GA

Benton Mackaye Guide Smoky Mountain NP

BMT-AT Waypoints

BMT-AT POI

In the Spring of 2017 I'm planning on hiking the Benton MacKaye
Trail.

This will be after my 66 birthday!

My Plan is to start at the middle Fontana Dam Area Hike North through the Smokes, then South on the Appalachian Trail to Springier Mountain
Back North to the starting point hike will be around 500 miles. Overview Map Below.

I feel this will be a good option as it will offer several options, If I should encounter any unforeseen problems.

I have reduced my pack weight to around 25 Lbs that is with all consumables and 7 days worth of food and snacks.

My base pack weight:Pack, Shelter, Sleep system and cooking is under 12 Lbs.

This is truly one of my favorite camping locations.
Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho