Below is the info from my Garmin watch. If you click on the date, the link will take you to detailed info including an interactive map for that day. Date Miles Ascent 3 June 4.5 974.4 4 June 11.9 2,014.4 5 June 9.9 1,289.4 6 June 8.4 1,446.9 7 June 7.8 551.2 8 June 5.7…
Appalachian Trail – Day 11 – Back to Harpers Ferry
Friday, 13 June Destination: Harpers Ferry – Quality Inn (1026.2)David Lesser Memorial Shelter (1017.0)Today’s Miles: 9.2Trip Miles: 94.9 After not sleeping well the night before, I had a good night’s sleep even though it stayed warm. Bob and I were up early in anticipation of finishing up today. While we were having breakfast and coffee,…
Appalachian Trail – Day 10 – Last Night on the Trail
Thursday, 12 June Destination: David Lesser Memorial Shelter (1017.0)Start Location: Bear’s Den Hostel (1005.8)Today’s Miles: 11.2Trip Miles: 85.7 I didn’t sleep great last night. Maybe it had something to do with the pint of chocolate ice cream after half a frozen pizza? It was a little warm in the hostel. The day started with coffee…
Appalachian Trail – Day 9 – Bear’s Den Hostel
Wednesday, 11 June Destination: Bear’s Den Hostel (1005.8)Start Location: Ashby Hollow (999.2)Today’s Miles: 6.6Trip Miles: 74.5 Only one other hiker came in and tented last night. A section hiker from Ohio who started his sections ten years ago and is hiking to Pine Grove Furnace, the halfway point. That is about a hundred AT miles…
Appalachian Trail – Day 8 – Ashby Hollow
Tuesday, 10 June Destination: Ashby Hollow (999.2)Start Location: Whiskey Hollow Shelter (987.5)Today’s Miles: 11.7Trip Miles: 67.9 Our campsite last night that had an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant priy. We were miles from a road and there were steps to get to the ramp? Bob and I had a little excitement this morning. The…
Appalachian Trail – Day 7 – Whiskey Hollow
Monday, 9 June Destination: Whiskey Hollow Shelter (987.5)Start Location: Jim and Molly Denton Shelter (977.5)Today’s Miles: 10.0Trip Miles: 56.2 A thru hiker, Truffle Pig, came in before dark, made dinner and stayed in the shelter with Bob and I. It was comfortable sleeping and things dried out a little. As usual we were up early,…
Appalachian Trail – Day 6 – Jim and Molly Denton Shelter
Sunday, 8 June Bob and I were up early planning on breakfast at seven to beat the rush. The rush never showed up. We headed out to the truck to fill our backpacks. Our shuttle driver, Chris, aka Trail Boss, arrived at nine. I could fill today’s update just with the conversation until we were…
Appalachian Trail – Day 5 – Quality Inn
Saturday, 7 June Destination: Harpers Ferry – Quality Inn (1026.2)Start Location: Ed Garvey Shelter (1032.9)Today’s Miles: 6.7Trip Miles: 41.0 Since we are in a hotel tonight with WiFi I have had the opportunity to fix the photo links for each day. You have to look at the bottom of each day to see the pics….
Appalachian Trail – Day 4 – Ed Garvey Campsite
Friday, 6 June Destination: Ed Garvey Shelter (1032.9)Start Location: Rocky Run Shelter (1042.0)Today’s Miles: 9.1Trip Miles: 34.3 Bob and I were hiking by 7:30. We wanted to complete the 700 foot climb out of camp before it got too warm. The climb was not too difficult. Met an Indian (Asian) thru hiker who had lost…
Appalachian Trail – Day 3 – Rocky Run Campsite
Thursday, 5 June Destination: Rocky Run Shelter (1042.0)Start Location: Annapolis Rocks (1051.1)Today’s Miles: 9.1Trip Miles: 25.2 Tonight Bob and I are camping at the aptly named Rocky Run Shelter. the shelter is a double decker like Raven Rocks. Tent sites are up a rocky hill near the shelter but there is a picnic table! With…