Mile 1569 – Dalton To Mile 1574 – Crystal Mountain
This was a planned day of nearly zero miles on the trail. We stayed in town until after lunch and then followed the white blazes through neighborhoods to the woods; stopping at the first camping area just a few miles away.

Following blazes in town

Passed a playground along the way

Packed out lemonade and sandwiches for dinner

Spent a long afternoon in camp with other hikers