Day 2 - 5.5 mi. The first 3 miles is mostly uphill as we gain 1,800' - views of James River. The next 2.5 mi. are mostly level. Camp at the Marble Sp Saddle. There is no shelter so bring tents.
Spring is downhill to the west.
Day 3 - 2.2 mi. The blazes are painted on trees, rocks, and posts. Two blazes, one above the other, indicate some change, usually in trail direction such as a switchback. The AT is blazed in both directions. The blazes marking side trails that intersect the AT will be some color, usually light blue, other than white.