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”
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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 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 29
Sharon Mountain Campsite to CT 112 – 3.2 miles Thursday, April 14th, 2016 Today I got to ride in a convertible Mustang!😄 I was planning on hiking solo to make it to Salisbury by the end of the day but fortunately I didn’t have to thanks to the generosity of a stranger. Western CT isContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 29”
Appalachian Trail Day 27
Mt. Algo Shelter to Silver Hill Campsite – 10.6 miles Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 Today was a roller coaster of rocky ups and downs that I severely underestimated. The first five miles were pretty tricky. The reward was a flat four mile walk along the Housatonic River, followed by a climb to the Silver HillContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 27”
Appalachian Trail Day 25
Telephone Pioneers Shelter to CT 55 – Gaylordsville, CT – 10.6 miles Monday, September 22nd, 2014 Last day in New York!! Ten miles to Connecticut… I was very happy to be finishing New York and ready to explore another state. The landscape started to change almost immediately for me today. I came down several hundredContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 25”
Appalachian Trail Day 24
RPH Shelter to Telephone Pioneers Shelter – 16.8 miles Sunday, September 21st, 2014 A slow start for me today… didn’t leave the cabin before 9am. My body’s aching! Today included passing under the Taconic Parkway and over Interstate 84 on Stormville Mountain Road, which is rather confusing if you look at the photo of theContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 24”
Appalachian Trail Day 23
Graymoor Spiritual Life Center to RPH Shelter – 18.8 miles Saturday September 20th, 2014 Definitely feeling drained today. The past two days have been rougher than I anticipated but hopefully there is relief in sight! The scouts got up very early and packed up and were gone before I was out of my tent. IContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 23”
Wherever I May Roam 