02 July 2021

Roan Mountain and Elk Park on the Appalachian Trail

On July 1st, 1974, stopped by this snack bar (we may now call it a food truck).  Trail Magic, before it was called that, happened when a man bought us coffee.  This is just one of the many times a stranger gave hikers something, and a remarkable thing.

"I bought pies, hot dog, soda, & 2 candy bars."


Here are a couple shots north of Roan, before and on Round Bald.



The next day we arrived in Elk Park and stayed in the Trivett House. "A great place, friendly, warm, nice.  Bought 11 bucks of food to get me to Damascus.  Should have made this a mail drop, but it makes me look forward to Damascus."