Elkwallow Wayside to Pinnacles Picnic Area – 14 miles July 5th, 2020 Today started great and ended horribly. I woke up excited and slightly nervous about the forecasted heat and thunderstorms although the sun was shining at the moment. I packed up and headed towards the spigot I had discovered the previous night next toContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 49”
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Appalachian Trail Day 48
Gravel Springs Gap to Elkwallow Wayside – 5.9 miles July 4th, 2020 It’s been almost six months since my last outing. I planned on writing about this hike as soon as I returned from it but its been a busy summer and I’m writing it six weeks later. Perhaps if I’m honest with myself theContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 48”
Appalachian Trail Day 47
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”
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”
Wherever I May Roam 