LOW GAP SHELTER > UNICOI GAP

Day 5 – 9.7 miles – Stayed in a bit at Low Gap shelter this morning. Tim and OK Kid had their coffee while I broke down my gear. Left camp around 7am heading for Unicoi Gap and hopefully a shuttle,lodging, and resupply in Hiawassee. I stopped for breakfast a few hours into the hike by a waterfall. Tim passed me and I never saw him again until Unicoi gap many hours later. I thought to myself I should give him the name Speedgoat. OK Kid and I stopped for a late lunch at Blue Mountain Shelter, where I snapped this exuberant pic. I arrived to Unicoi to find Tim had procured a ride for us. I also found a church group handing out homemade cheeseburgers, chips, and drinks. Such a sight for sore eyes after a grueling descent to Unicoi Gap. As I ate I thanked the strangers for their generosity and timing. The wind picked up and we headed to the truck. We would continue to use this shuttle in the coming days. I 100% recommend using Moneychanger for shuttles in and around Hiawassee, GA. OK Kid & I split a room at Lake Chatuge Lodge and we headed that way. Tim opted for his own room as he had not been sleeping well. After getting cleaned up and running a load of laundry though we headed down the hill to have dinner at the BBQ place. The food was ok except Tim’s ribs were raw and the bar service was high on something. The bartender dropped our food and we had to wait twice as long.