August 18, 2024 - Squirrel Gap Trail

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    This blog chronicles the hikes I've completed in the Lee 333 Challenge. I named the challenge 33"" because in my first calculation of the total mileage it added up to 333 miles. However, since then I discovered it is not that simple. I've found many trails not on the maps or in guidebooks as well as numerous abandoned logging roads. I haven't set a challenge deadline because I can't dedicate myself 100% to it. However, if the SNAP 500 (or SHEN 500) can be done in one year, I don't see any reason why a dedicated enthusiast couldn't complete the Lee 333 in under a year also.

Today's Hike:
Distance: 4.12
Duration: 5:56
Ascent: 712ft
PATC Difficulty: 76

Lee 333 Progress Summary:
Trails: 61 of 185
Trail Miles: 194.69 of 434.04 miles (239.35 miles to go)
Hiked Miles: 305.53 miles
Total Ascent: 69790 feet

Today's Track

This is the trail!, WTF?

OK, so I am still on the trail

Keep on pushing through

Found the trail again

A great reward for pushing through

Tough trail down towards the lost river

Ugh

Moss :)

I found the Lost River

Steep climb back up to the overlook

Mushrooms

Pines

Looks like a bear was foraging here

Life finds a way

Ferns