Trail Blog #4 Cove Mountain to Wilson Creek
I started out the day at Cove Mountain shelter and got a medium early start. I stopped briefly to enjoy an unmarked overlook.
From Cove Mtn
It was hot even early, though the terrain was mild mostly following the blue ridge parkway. I stopped for a moment at the memorable named Purgatory Mountain, the Peaks of Otter, and other signage.
Blue Ridge Signs
The construction on the parkway had a section closed which was nice for game. I spotted many turkey vultures, several deer, and my first ever bobcat sighting.
The mama darted across the road and the kitten went up a tree. While it was treed I managed to snag a pic, though of questionable quality given the rain and my phone cam. I noted it’s young paws were very oversized and it wore a nice set of chops on its cheeks.
I stopped for lunch at Boblets Gap shelter before pushing on to Wilson Creek, which was when the rain started.
Another traveller by the name of Bear Quota was occupying the shelter, which was a nice treat given that I’ve been camping alone for more than a week.
After eating I was having a smoke and managed to snag another low quality Pic in the rain, this time of an elusive owl.
foggy animal pics
I found a full ass phone in the shelter, which I will bring with me to troutville in hopes of finding its home.
I left it at the Beech Hill hostel.
Hoping the rain will move out by tomorrow morning since I’m nearly out of food and can’t afford to lurk here and wait it out.