2 day's on the gorge

**Meekin** · 03-25-2014, 15:24

The past weekend i took what was supposed to be a three day trip up to Linville Gorge with my dad as a last test run before he leaves for his AT through hike 4/4/14. Well he decided it would be a good idea to watch my sister's kids because she came down with the stomach bug the day before we left (i found out on the trail

. Needless to say the bug got him on the trail and i had to lighten his pack and help him out a day early due to a fear of dehydration. I don't know many people that can hike and puke at the same time but he did it like a champ.

This was my first trip up to LG and it took me less then two hours from doorstep to trail head so many more trips to come.

What a beautiful place. Especially the water tree, best water i have ever tasted on the trail.

Here are a few picks.

**TallPaul** · 03-26-2014, 19:54

Meekin - that looked like a good trip - thanks for sharing the pics.

I bet that just wet your appetite to get back up there.

**Meekin** · 03-27-2014, 08:40

Oh yeah. I want to try the northern side next time. A lot of fire damage in the south.

**MDSH** · 03-27-2014, 08:45

Sorry your dad got sick!

But that looks like a great trip. Thanks for the pictures.

**FireInMyBones** · 03-28-2014, 09:32

Nice looking hike. What's your dad's trail name? Will he be doing a Trail Journal? I start my journey on the AT 4/12.

**Meekin** · 03-28-2014, 09:36

Meekness (the meek shall inherit the earth) is his trail name. He is doing a written journal to publish later on. He's going NB on 4/4. You will prob catch him as he will be taking it slow enjoying the views etc...