Gravel Springs Gap to Compton Gap – 9.4 miles January 3rd, 2020 After enjoying another wonderful breakfast with Scott and Lisa, Lisa and I drove to the end of the Chester Gap trail near the Terrapin Station Hostel to drop off my car. She then drove me back into the park to Gravel Springs GapContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 47”
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Appalachian Trail Day 46
Manassas Gap to Compton Gap – 12.2 miles January 2nd, 2020 I had been entertaining the idea of starting the year with a hike but it remained an idea until I spontaneously decided to put it into action on this particular day around 4pm. The forecast looked agreeable and although I didn’t have a placeContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 46”
Appalachian Trail Day 45
Bolden Hollow to Manassas Gap – 16.3 miles Sunday, June 16th 2019 I awoke today having slept for almost twelve hours and feeling much better. Knowing that the Roller Coaster would be behind us in a few minutes was quite a relief! I had survived! This was still a difficult day for me and theContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 45”
Appalachian Trail Day 44
Stream Campsite to Bolden Hollow – 10.2 miles Saturday, June 15th 2019 So today was my turn to be the goat… that’s what I get for picking on my buddy! I was up around 6:30… we took our time packing up and started walking around 8:00, crossing Snickers Gap and arriving at the Bears DenContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 44”
Appalachian Trail Day 43
Keys Gap WV to Stream campsite – 12.8 miles Friday, June 14th 2019 Southbound: This hike was eagerly anticipated for two reasons… I was finally hiking the infamous Roller Coaster section of the trail in Virginia… and I was thrilled to be doing it with my good friend Jeff Myers. This was to be Jeff’sContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 43”
Appalachian Trail Day 42
Laurel Ridge Campsite to Shay’s Rebellion Monument – 11.1 miles Wednesday, October 10th 2018 Well… today will break yesterday’s record of highest elevation on the trail so far… I’ve got Mt. Everett to look forward to! 2602 feet! My legs were not sharing my excitement and instead were asking if it was time to goContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 42”
Appalachian Trail Day 41
Housatonic River Road to Laurel Ridge Campsite – 15.3 miles Tuesday, October 9th 2018 Finally finishing Connecticut! Big Lu picked me up bright and early at the Shay’s Rebellion Monument and delivered me back to Housatonic River Road to start my hike. I enjoyed talking to her and learned quite a bit. As we approachedContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 41”
Appalachian Trail Day 40
US 7, CT 112 to Housatonic River Road – 3.1 miles Monday, October 8th 2018 Back in Connecticut heading north this time! It’s been 2.5 years but it’s finally time to finish Connecticut! I once again feel like a broken record by saying it but this was once again a much more difficult hike thanContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 40”
Appalachian Trail Day 39
Ed Garvey Shelter to Keys Gap, WV – 12.6 miles Thursday November 16th, 2017 Goodbye Maryland! Hello West Virginia! Today I caught up with Rock Turtle in Harper’s Ferry, WV. I awoke earlier than I wanted to with obnoxious rays of sun in my face but once I decided that trying to hide from themContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 39”
Appalachian Trail Day 38
Pine Knob Shelter to Ed Garvey Shelter – 16.6 miles Wednesday November 15th, 2017 Up and at ’em bright and early! Today was cool and different because it took me through a lot of areas with civil war significance. Washington Monument State Park, (which does NOT, in fact, house THE Washington Monument. It does houseContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 38”
Wherever I May Roam 