We'd been puzzling over how to get to Asheville, until Flatlander remembered there was a Twelve Tribes community in the area. Given that most of us (Flatlander, Lancelot, and I) had had great experiences with their other communities on the trail, we decided to ask if they could host us.
As usual, they were generous and welcoming beyond reason. We got in to Hot Springs early enough to get dinner and a beer before they sent a driver to pick us up almost an hour away. We arrived at Gladheart Farms just in time for dinner, and met several of the community members. After dinner, we all congregated in the dining area and helped package the maté energy bars that they sell.
At the end Blueberry Crisp commented on just how friendly everyone was. Another convert.
Tomorrow we'll do some gear shopping/exchange (I've had another pair of shoes die) and resupply, then spend another evening with the community.
It's nice to be warm, both physically and communally.
Start: Little Laurel Shelter
End: Hot Springs, NC
Distance : 19.6 miles
I'm not doing ETA's anymore because too much depends on the fires further south. If they don't clear, we'll be spared 3-4 days of hiking. If they clear, we'll be later.
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