Day 11 | Zero in Franklin, NC | Appalachian Trail 2024

[@preacher1511]

Molly Rose, I am so impressed with the way you are managing your hike. Bust the miles when you feel up to it, lay back a bit if you feel like you need to, and take a zero or nearo when you need it. Keep up the great work and God bless.

[@DartmoorPaul]

Thank you for sharing this one, Molly. I love to see the day-to-day in towns in other parts of the world on these hikes rather than just all trails. Franklin looks a lovely place.❤

[@PortiaPaleface]

I enjoyed seeing the lunch & dinner you fixed. Also, you did a nice job of showing us around on your zero day.

[@gregl211]

You can always spot thru-hikers in town. They're the ones just about to climb onto the rocks until they see the sign that warns against it, they can't resist a waterfall and they marvel at the flowers.

[@efehler]

Hi Molly! I love your channel!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It must be tough on ya’ to record every day, but I’m so glad you do. I look forward to your video every morning! It’s awesome how you share your plans for each day, the shelters and landmarks you pass, and the physical and emotional ups and downs. Real, honest, down to earth stuff. This is the best thru hiker vlog I’ve ever watched!! Keep up the great work! You ROCK!!!

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thank you so, so much for your kind words! They made my day! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos.

[@johnalden5821]

Cheers and congratulations on your thru hike so far. You have done really well, and you have so much stupendous scenery to look forward to: the Smoky Mountains, Max Patch, the Roan Highlands, etc. Plus, it will get warmer and warmer now, and the trees and wildflowers will be showing off. Onward and upward (literally).

[@laineym2005]

The way your eyes lit up when you bit into that donut . . . loving your hike!

[@thebrickhiker]

Glad you enjoyed our little town! Wonderful video! That bagel [and donut] looked epic! Happy Trails! - Wise Acres [AT Class of 2022]

[@randyboyett1366]

Glad you took some time off. Happy to hear the shoes are doing good. You’re doing great. Enjoy the breakfast and take care. We all enjoy your videos and your wonderful smile!! Be blessed!!

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@robertlanham7830]

That bagel looked amazing! Enjoy your videos. Prayers for continued safe hiking!

[@richardross7219]

I hope that you are enjoying your great adventure. I also hope that you have your outer clothing and gear treated with Permethrin. 7 years ago, my wife died from a tick bite. Please be careful. Always carry extra oatmeal packets in case you get stuck at a shelter by bad weather. Have fun and record as much as you can. Store your files in two separate places. Some hikers ahead of you have already lost some files. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

[@YT-MikeL]

Congrats on making it so far. Hope the trail is giving you what you need. Have a great hike!

[@mathfan0918]

It's good that you took a zero day. You need those every so often to let your body restore itself. You're doing great!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Nice video, with Nice walk around town, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@ako1958]

Greetings from Genoa (Italy 🇮🇹 ) Well done

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@goodwaterhikes]

OMG I want that chocolate peanut butter donut to go with my coffee - mighty fine hiking 😎☮

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, enjoy your 0 day. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@suehancock5573]

Yum those donuts!! 🍩🍩 😱 very nice town. Enjoy your rest & hike on!! 🏕️🧗‍♀️🥾❤️🍩

[@celenasherrill1455]

Hope enjoyed your zero. You worked hard for it.

[@motherjj36]

I love these videos Molly, they make my start of the day much better. Good luck and my thoughts are with you,. I am very proud of what you are doing. Love, Grandma Jean

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thank you Grandma Jean!! I love that they’re brining you joy 😊 I hope Grandpa would have liked them too.

[@cozytrails17]

Glad you enjoyed a much deserved zero day. Hope you have many, happy trails ahead.

[@MrMorton]

I'll bet it was a treat to have some yummy food! Happy Trails! 🌺🧡

[@CBKTreasures]

Having a donut before you walk to the bagel place - classic hiker! On my first hike my first stop in Franklin was at the Hospital ER unfortunately. I recommend skipping it. Glad you enjoyed the day off.

[@ChristopherMarshburn]

Thanks!

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thank you so much Christopher! I saw you on Fern and Gypsy’s videos a few years ago. Will you be working in the Whites again? Would love to meet you!

[@ChristopherMarshburn]

@@mollyroseoutdoors last year I was the ridgerunner for Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This year I’m the caretaker at the Blackburn Trail Center, on the trail at mile 1013 (12 miles south of Harpers Ferry). We have a cabin and tent pads for hikers, water that doesn’t require filtering, clean privies and a solar shower when it gets a little warmer. Would love to meet you as well!

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

That’s awesome! Ooh I will keep that place in mind when I’m in the area! It sounds wonderful.

[@somerandomguy4149]

😅😅😅 im going to a bagel place... get donuts 🍩 😋 🤪 then gets a bagel 🥯 😅😅 i love it glade your enjoying a day off hope your enjoying the NC food

[@outsideupside]

The donut is an appetizer! Lol

[@somerandomguy4149]

@@outsideupside by goodness they look good tho !!!

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

I can never pass up a good donut 🤷‍♀️🍩

[@somerandomguy4149]

@@mollyroseoutdoors i don't blame you they look absolutely delicious 😋

[@juliamarple3785]

What a cute little town! I would just live there forever and eat.

[@Fletchenterprises]

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!😊

[@jamesadams2334]

Your eyes got so big when you bit into that donut! 🤣

[@mariewalker1755]

how are your homemade freeze dried meals working out?

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

I’ve been loving them so far! Very happy I took the time to make them and send myself resupply boxes.

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

👑🥾

[@Ricochet2024]

Fantastic job kiddo, love watching your videos first thing. Sadly, I will be watching less and less as I step off from Amicalola on 05 MAY.

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Thank you! Oh my goodness! Have the best time. It’s seriously so amazing!

[@Ricochet2024]

Thanks for inspiring so many

[@dougwoods9885]

You eat all 12 donut!!!?

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

No haha someone donated them to the hikers at the hostel. I may have had two of them though…

[@CraigSchenk]

That's my old house

[@CraigSchenk]

I probably bought those donuts lol

[@spicyroads]

I was hoping to see the map 😂. So disappointed

[@KathyColorado1]

I was thinking the same thing ! I hope she does a map of her zero day! 😂💟🌹