Double Spring Gap to Gatlinburg

We got up early and hiked up Clingmans Dome, the highest point of the whole trail. the climb was easier than expected, and I crossed paths with Isn't Black and Curious George all day. we mistakenly took the wrong trail near the top and ended up climbing up twice, oh well. the day started out drizzling rain and evolved into a downpour . The hike was pretty, but it was sad to see all the dying conifers in the forest, from disease and pests. we arrived in Newfound Gap in early afternoon and it was a long time before we got a hitch into town. I got a room with Jesse James and we spent the evening drying out and walking the tacky town of gatlinburg Tn.