Appalachian Trail – One of Seven Project

Post from my 2001 AT thru-hike.

AT vs. PCT comparison - thru-hiking - hiking

Appalachian Trail, Hike, Hiking Resource, Pacific Crest Trail, Thru Hike

10 years ago today I flew from Boston to Atlanta, GA to start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It would be the first step towards completing a 15 year long dream. I first climbed Mt. Katahdin, which is the northern terminus of the AT when I was…

Craig Fowler - Appalachian Trail - Katahdin - Finish

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Appalachian Trail Day 153 – Daisy Pond Lean-to – Katahdin

Appalachian Trail Day 153 Day 153 07-30-01 12.8 miles Daisy Pond Lean-to → Katahdin AT – 2168 I’ve done it! I’m sitting on top as I write. The climb was a piece of cake. I love it. Jeff and I climbed like champs. …

Appalachian Trail Day 146 - Monson - Wilson Valley Lean-to

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Appalachian Trail Day 152 – Hurd Brook – Daisy Pond Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 152 Day 152 07-29-01 11.0 miles Hurd Brook → Daisy Pond Lean-to AT – 2157.0 No E.T. camping. The bugs weren’t too bad. We had an owl come into camp right as I started the fire. Mortis and Jeff…

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Appalachian Trail Day 151 – Wadleigh – Hurd Brook Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 151 Day 151 07-28-01 19.6 miles Wadleigh → Hurd Brook Lean-to AT – 2149.5 The mosquitoes were bad last night. I was happy to be in my tent. Jeff and I talked a bunch from within our tents. Neither…

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Appalachian Trail Day 150 – Antlers Campsite – Wadleigh Stream Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 150 Day 150 07-27-01 13.6 miles Antlers Campsite → Wadleigh Stream Lean-to AT – 2129.9 What a great night! Antlers Campsite was the best. It’s the most beautiful spot yet. The sun woke me up at…

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Appalachian Trail Day 149 – Logan Brook – Antlers Campsite

Appalachian Trail Day 149 Day 149 07-26-01 19.6 miles Logen Brook → Antlers Campsite AT – 2116.3 I slept great last night. Got a late start at 8:40am. The weather was perfect hiking weather. Even now it’s wonderful. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 148 – Chairback – Logan Brook Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 148 Day 148 07-25-01 17.1 – miles Chairback → Logan Brook Lean-to AT – 2096.7 I didn’t sleep well at all. The shelter deck was very uneven. I kept sliding down. Plus it was hot until it rained. The…

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Appalachian Trail Day 147 – Wilson Valley – Chairback Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 147 Day 147 07-24-01 Day 147 Wilson Valley - Chairback Lean-to 15.6 miles, AT 2079.6 Day of Rain 35 There was a mouse running around last night. I was scared he was going to get into my 6 days of food. …

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Appalachian Trail Day 146 – Monson – Wilson Valley Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 146 Day 146, 07-23-01 Monson - Wilson Valley Lean-to 13.7 miles, AT - 2064.0 Didn't sleep well. I forgot to mention that I saw a deer (?) in Maine. None in NH. I also saw a linx or a Bobcat yesterday. We…