Day 20 (9 April 2013, Tuesday) 11.0 Mi_120.8 Mi/Wayah Bald Shelter

We found this bamboo cane in one of the "Outfitters"
...do you know how much it cost?  Please take a guess...

What is this thing?  Is it a mushroom?

Wayah Bald National Forest

Observation Tower at Wayah Bald National Forest (5342 ft Above Sea Level)

View from the Observation Tower at Wayah Bald National Forest

Another view from the Observation Tower at Wayah Bald National Forest

This was the first of two days hike dedicated in honor of SPC Mike Lowery and Lewkas.  This was an 11-mile hike from Winding Stair Gap (109.8) to Wayah Bald Shelter (120.8).  Pinoy Airman kept thinking and praying for the two souls during his hike.  Assuming if they have lived, they would have accomplished much in life.  Pinoy Airman's left foot needs some TLC; heels were acting up.  Views from the Observation Tower at Wayah Bald National Forest were breathtaking--considered one of the "must see" locations in the AT and accessible from a vehicle.