Day 1. Springer Mountain Shelter

After hiking the Access Trail I got my tent set up at the first shelter on the AT. Met Muffin Man and Hollywood who, as best I could tell are "professional" trail folk. I will classify them as local color. Muffin Man does trail construction for the AT Conservancy in the summer. Departed for Hawk Mountain Shelter 8.1miles down the trail. Followed Stover Creek for a long way. Very scenic. Nice trail after a rocky and rugged hike on Access trail.