Hot Springs to Rich Mtn Fire Tower

I hung out in Hot Springs all day, hanging out with BearBag, curious George and his Wife, Cape, Isn't Black, Hawksbill and several others. Jesse James rolled into town late and injured . we all went to a hiker feed at Hiker Ministries. the pulled pork sandwiches were great. at 3:30pm I pulled out of town an hour after Hawksbill, while all others stayed behind. 

the climb out of town was brutal and hot. I arrived at the fire tower at 7:30pm. made some calls and set up a quick camp.