Silas On Trail

I thought I would use this Blog to keep friends and family updated on Silas and his journey on the Appalachian Trail.
Silas is currently off trail in Franklin North Carolina. He arrived there Monday afternoon and planned on resupplying and picking up a package of supplies he had mailed there before he left Ruston.
Silas was going to get back on the trail first thing Tuesday morning but a wildfire was threatening the area north of Franklin and the Forest Service closed 5 miles of the trail until Wed. morning.
This will give Silas an extra day to rest and doctor his feet a bit.
The town of Franklin is a very hiker friendly town, well known to Thru-Hikers.  According to Silas the small town is now full of Hikers waiting to get back on trail.  He has met a number of fellow travelers and will enjoy the chance to spend a little "chill" time with them.


For those of you who like the numbers, here they are.
119.5 miles in 14 days. This includes two "zero" days.
overall average of 8.5 miles per day.
Hiking day average of 9.95 miles per day.
Most miles in a day 19.75
Fewest miles in a day 5.25


Torrential Rainfall, Tornado Threats, Snow Flurries, Fires, and Blisters, all in the first week! Silas is still smiling and having the time of his life.

Keep Silas in your prayers.