This was my first attempt at this side of the Gaps. Went well with no cramps but was very hot coming up Unicoi. Spots on the Richard Russell climb and the Jack's Gap climb dropped out on the Garmin 305. Did a side trip to Alexander's Store to buy more water - NOTE TO SELF - They are closed on Sunday.
Saw 1 Hawk, 1 Deer, and a parade of Mini-Coopers in a rally of some sort. Must have been 25 or more.