It was a gorgeous day until we got up on the AT ridge. Forecast was was rain but today we saw just a drop or two. This 12+ mile hike involves a 3000' elevation climb. Most of it in the first few miles on Low Gap Trail. Our group stayed together for most of the climb but in the last 1/2 mile, we spread out. Then regrouped at the gap. That is when the cloud moved over us and stayed for a good while.
Visibility was down to 150 feet at times. Near the lookout shelter, the terrain gets very rocky.
Mt Cammerer Tower was refurbished in the 1990's but it is looking old and shabby again. The door does not properly close, so water gets inside on a regular basis. A couple floor boards are rotting.
About 30 minutes after leaving the tower, the cloud moved on and the valley below was visible again. We just missed spectacular views.
All 5 of us managed to have a fine time on the mountain.
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