Appalachian Trail Day 36

Antietam Shelter to Pen Mar County Park – 7.4 miles

April 20th, 2017

The final miles of PA! It felt great to finally be finishing my third state, and the longest one I had done yet. 229 miles in PA and I hiked them all! Passed the Deer Lick Shelters which were as impressive as the ones I mentioned yesterday. I’d go as far as to say that all the shelters in the Michaux State Forest are exceptional. The hike was uneventful…rocks, trees, boulders… a barking dog, smiling faces, and then… MARYLAND!! Just three tenths of a mile before I arrived at Pen Mar Park was the beautiful sign I’d waited years to lay eyes on! We embraced like old friends and shared some sweet kisses, and then like I always do… I turned my back and walked to my car and drove home.

9:37am and I’m already in pain. Why did I think 24 miles yesterday was a good idea?
Mission Accomplished!
The view from the pavilion at Pen Mar Park

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