2026 AT - Day 153

Day 153 11.1 miles Newfound Gap to Pecks Corner Shelter Ascent: 2,528.2’ Descent: 2,288.1’ Got an Uber from hotel to Newfound Gap New driver to Uber Electric car - Chevy Bolt Only 2 packs fit in the back We squeezed into the car with the additional two packs across our laps Lights on dash board flashing low power during ride We did make it. I hope she made it back to a charging station. Good views today 1st shelter was closed. Bear activity. Charlie’s Bunion. 5,464’ This was well worth the extra steps on the blue blaze. Amazing Views!!!! Laurel Top 5,767’ Several more views on the way. Peck’s Corner Shelter There are more views from Clingman’s Dome going north into the Smoky’s.